Fight Evil Together in Miraculous: Paris Under Siege, Launching on Consoles & PC This October
Ladybug and Cat Noir leap into their most daring adventure yet in this solo and co-op action-adventure platformer!
MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 16, 2024 – Announced today, Miraculous: Paris Under Siege is an all-new third-person action-adventure platformer inspired by the beloved animated television series Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, launching later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Embark on a thrilling adventure where heroism, acrobatic combat, and stunning parkour collide as Shadow Moth unleashes a wave of villains across the city. It’s up to Ladybug and Cat Noir to save the day!
My Thoughts:
As we gear up to rescue Paris once again from the clutches of Shadow Moth, who this time controls the ruthless... Stormy Weather with ancient Egyptian powers, my fingers are crossed. You’ll battle akumatized villains from the series as the heroic Ladybug and Cat Noir in an all-new original story. Use unique abilities, master epic combos, and traverse the city of Paris with parkour finesse on your own or with seamless drop-in, "drop-out" local co-op with a friend. Yes, I quoted "drop-out". If you know... you know, and it has everything to do with the first installment.
While the description sounds exciting, I have some reservations. Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx was clunky and lacked split-screen functionality when players split up, making it easy to fall off rooftops when off-screen... a lot (ahhhhhhhhh!). This shouldn’t have to be an issue; they should show the other player’s icon on the opposite side and teleport or respawn the player to their partner when the time is right. This could bring them back into the full screen (tada!). Additionally, I hope the long, drawn-out character scripts are replaced with more appealing content like... cutscenes or at least add in voiceovers!
I want Miraculous: Paris Under Siege to feel like a true 2024 release with significant improvements over Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx. Developers need to fix the camera issues and ensure co-op gameplay is smooth, with both players respawning correctly. Kids might tolerate some flaws, but everyone appreciates effort and quality. Hopefully, the dev team has researched other 3D platforming titles to get a solid idea of how to excel, especially with couch co-op in mind.
The goal is to get people excited for the next release, not to brace themselves in hopes that it’s better. That’s a fair expectation... right? Fingers... still crossed.
Key Features:
- Legendary Heroes Unite: Play as Ladybug and Cat Noir, each with their own stylish combat moves, and switch seamlessly between them. Call upon your fellow heroes like Rena Rouge, Carapace, and others during battle to turn the tide with coordinated attacks!
- Master the Martial Arts: Execute agile combos on the ground and in mid-air, harnessing the full spectrum of Ladybug and Cat Noir’s abilities to defeat your enemies in high-flying style.
- Fight Fearsome Foes: Face off against classic villains from the series, each posing unique challenges. From The Bubbler and Lady WiFi to Truth and Sole Crusher, you’ll need to adapt your tactics to counter their powers and save Paris.
- Stylish Acrobatics: Use amazing parkour moves such as swinging, rail slides, and wall jumps to navigate the Parisian landscape, uncover secrets and outmaneuver enemies!
- Customize Your Playstyle: Enhance your heroes’ abilities by earning experience to upgrade your traits: Life, Speed, Damage, Assist Energy, and Evade. Tailor your abilities to your preferred style and maximize your impact in battles.
- Save the Day: Liberate Paris one district at a time, choosing your path through non-linear gameplay that encourages exploration and strategy. Restore light and hope to each corner of the city besieged by Shadow Moth’s dark influence.
- Couch Co-op Adventures: Battle alongside a friend with seamless drop-in, drop-out local co-op and experience the thrill of saving Paris together.
