Calling all 3D platformer fanatics and retro gaming enthusiasts! If you grew up spending countless hours mastering acrobatic jumps, hunting down every last hidden collectable, and getting lost in colourful, personality-filled worlds, indie developer Polycast Labs has something special cooking for you.
Polycast Labs has officially announced that Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, a dark 3D platformer collectathon inspired by the golden era of early 2000s gaming, now has its official store page live and ready for wishlisting on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One!
What Is Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares?
Channelling the charming, spooky magic of classics like MediEvil, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot, Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares blends freeform vertical exploration with a unique “circus-meets-Halloween” atmosphere.
You play as Bobo, a clumsy yet courageous jester with a golden heart. During a circus performance gone wrong, Bobo accidentally opens the legendary Nightmare Chest, unleashing the ancient Dreammaster—a sinister entity that twists the kingdom’s dreams into living nightmares. Guided by the mysterious floating DreamMask, it’s up to you to leap, glide, and puzzle your way through corrupted dreamworlds to recover lost EchoMares and restore laughter to a realm shrouded in eternal twilight.
Why Platformer Fans Need This on Their Radar
If you miss the days when platformers rewarded exploration and offered fluid, expressive controls, Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares delivers on every front:
- Full Acrobatic Moveset: From the moment you jump in, Bobo comes equipped with an impressive movement kit. Double jump, glide using Bobo’s jester hat, rail-grind, wall-slide, dive, and stomp through sprawling, semi-open levels.
- True Collectathon Progression: Nostalgic gamers, rejoice! You’ll be scavenging every corner for Twilight Sweets, Nightmare Wisps for upgrades, rare Voodoo Dolls, and essential EchoMares that unlock new tent portals in the main circus hub.
- Dynamic Hub & Non-Linear Exploration: The Twilight Circus Grounds act as a safe haven filled with friendly NPCs, secret areas, and mini-games. From there, choose your next destination and tackle the nightmare realms in any order you choose.
- DreamMask Protection & Dreamburst: Defence meets style with the DreamMask system. Floating masks act as your shield and health indicator; stack multiple masks to trigger Dreamburst, granting a temporary burst of invulnerability!
- Theatrical Boss Battles: Wrap up each corrupted realm with cinematic, larger-than-life boss encounters that test your platforming skills and push the story forward.
Gear Up for Launch on Xbox!
Whether you’re playing on Xbox One or taking advantage of current-gen hardware on Xbox Series X|S, Polycast Labs is bringing back the magic of nostalgic 3D platforming with a modern polish and spooky flair.
Don’t let this nightmare slip away—head over to the Xbox Store today, search for Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, and hit that Wishlist button to stay updated on its upcoming release!
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