Shipwrecked and imprisoned by technological cats, players take the stage in BattleBlock Theater to pursue the rescue of hundreds of captured friends. Its theatrical framing gives the action a playful edge, while a tale of treachery and a mystery surrounding the theater supply the campaign’s narrative backdrop.
The platforming and combat mix jumping, pushing, pulling and punching with weapons that can freeze, poison or otherwise dispatch opponents. Players can equip two weapons and swap between them, while gems earned in deadly stage plays help free prisoners. The campaign supports solo play or cooperative runs, and its “co-optional” spirit allows friends to work together or not. An Insane Mode offers a campaign challenge built around having one life to live.
Beyond the story, the Arena shifts the focus to competitive mini-games, including king crowning and whale chasing, with support for two-versus-two play. A level editor lets players create and share custom trials, adding a creative dimension to the collection of authored stages.
