JanKenUP!
Welcome to JanKenUP!, an exciting combat game that breaks with traditional schemes. Instead of the typical punches and combos, strategy boils down to three buttons: rock, paper, and scissors. Get ready for a…
JanKenUP! is an arcade developed by Humita Games, released 1 April 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
What JanKenUP! is
JanKenUP! is an arcade game developed by Humita Games and released in 2021. It was published by Dolores Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity3D.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Welcome to JanKenUP!, an exciting combat game that breaks with traditional schemes. Instead of the typical punches and combos, strategy boils down to three buttons: rock, paper, and scissors. Get ready for a cerebral challenge where your quick thinking and mental agility are key. Hop on the elevator of fun and prepare to act swiftly. Face all kinds of rivals and prove that you can outshine everyone in the arena. Become the undisputed champion.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, comedy, kids and party. It supports multiplayer for up to 8 players online. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
JanKenUP! launched on 1 April 2021, within three weeks of It Takes Two, Disco Elysium: Final Cut, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut and Monster Hunter Rise. It arrived 1 year into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: It Takes Two, Disco Elysium: Final Cut, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Monster Hunter Rise.
Official trailer
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