Factsheet
Description
Developer:
HumaNature Studios
Based in Albany, CA
United States
Release date:
March 1st, 2019
Platforms:
PC, OSX, PS4,
XB1, Switch
Website:
http://tjebackinthegroove.com
Regular Price:
USD 19.99
ToeJam and Earl have crash-landed back on Earth in ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove!, a funky fresh rogue-like adventure infused with old skool hip-hop and jam packed with awesome throwbacks to the 1991 classic. Original Funk Lord (and co-creator) Greg Johnson is back at the helm with the sequel that ToeJam and Earl fans have been waiting for!
The iconic ‘90s duo is back in the groove with all-new presents to help them navigate this wack planet ""Earth"" and retrieve all the lost pieces to the Rapmaster Rocket. Team up for co-op play to discover secret locations, hidden presents and new friends as you make your way through a constantly changing and unpredictable world!
ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! is a mash-up of the very best
features of the classic console games with a ton of fresh improvements. Grab some homies and get ready for a blast of funky nostalgia as you help ToeJam and Earl return once again to Funkotron.
History
ToeJam and Earl have been around since they first hit home consoles in 1991. The franchise had a few sequels but went through a long hiatus after 2002. Since then, co-creator (and possible space alien) Greg Johnson created HumaNature Studios in 2006, working on titles like Doki Doki Universe for Playstation consoles. After requests from fans, HNS launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring back the dynamic duo for a brand new title, ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! Following the campaign’s success, HumaNature Studios went to work to create a game worthy of the franchise.
Throughout the years of production, HNS has been closely involved with the backers through campaign updates, chats, betas, and events. This constant communication with the fans helped create a product that stays true to a long standing series.
Features
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ToeJam and Earl is the ULTIMATE multiplayer game! Lots of new features and presents to help your homie out… or um… totally mess with them, if that’s your thing.
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9 playable characters each with unique play styles including familiar faces like ToeJam and Earl as well as some old and new friends!
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The long-awaited return of randomly generated, stacked levels that make every run feel unique and challenging.
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Explore to over 30 groovy tunes including unforgettable remixes and new funky fresh basslines performed by musical funkmeister Cody Wright.
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Use everything at your disposal to unlock all the secret goodies--new presents, power hats, characters, levels and more. Just remember, some things may be a little… unpredictable. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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Return to the HyperFunk Zone to power up your character or freestyle awesome beats in the classic rhythm matching mini game.
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More than 50 Earthlings and over 60 powerful presents all jam-packed into an ever-changing crazy Earth make this the most complete ToeJam & Earl experience yet!
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About Humanature Studios
Boilerplate
Our goal at HNS is to build games and apps that are charming and playful, and that help people connect with each other in expressive and creative ways.
More information
HumaNature Studios is a small indie game studio located just north of Berkeley, CA. Our company was formed in 2006 and is captained by Greg Johnson, who has been making computer and video games since... well, for a rather long time now. Our goal at HNS is to build games and apps that are charming and playful, and that help people connect with each other in expressive and creative ways. We are particularly interested in building games that appeal to non-gamer types. At HNS we work hard to make things we believe in that will in some small way, make this world a more joyful place.
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! Credits
Greg Johnson
Director & Designer
Jeff Kreis
Lead Engineer
Nathan Shorts
Lead Artist
Ko Costarella
Engineer
Christopher Hall
Engineer
Rick Servande
Animation
Connie Chin
Art & Animation
Maida Kreis
3D Design
Tomo Johnson
Play Balance
Contact
Inquiries
Nathan@humanaturestudios.com
or
MattC@humanaturestudios.com
Twitter
twitter.com/toejamandearl