Kluge Interactive today announced its latest title, Synth Riders: Overdrive, a standalone follow-up on the VR game Synth Riders. Overdrive is a cyberpunk rhythm game that will launch on the Nintendo Switch in time for the holidays. Depending on the edition, the game contains up to 64 songs, with a story mode and multiplayer support for up to four players.
According to the developers, Synth Riders: Overdrive was built with the Switch in mind, featuring reimagined gameplay with new mechanics. It features versus modes and couch co-op, three difficulty levels and customization options for their Synth Rider avatar. The base game includes 40 songs, with the Deluxe and Ultimate editions having 54 and 64 songs, respectively.
Arturo Perez, Kluge Interactive founder and CEO, said in a statement, “As experts in music rhythm games who’ve created a successful VR immersive experience, we’re excited to bring our expertise and passion for music to Nintendo Switch gamers with Synth Riders: Overdrive. The Switch’s portability and local multiplayer capabilities make it the perfect platform for friends and families to experience this fast-paced musical adventure together.”
In addition to the songs in each of the editions of Overdrive, Kluge also teases future inclusions to the roster, including DLC packs for Gorillaz, Monster Cat, Synthwaves 3 and others. The studio says that, “Additional well-known artists will be unveiled in the coming months.”