Here’s something different: while we’ve played beat-’em-ups before where our characters were robots, Gylee Games’s upcoming “Ra Ra Boom” is a different breed, as it features ninja cheerleaders beating the snot out of enemies!

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Announced today, the game is due on PC this fall. Check out the announcement trailer alongside more info straight from the press release.

Here’s a rundown of the info from the press release:

• Will feature four playable characters: Aris, Saida, Ren and Vee – sports their own weapons and abilities, giving players four different, unique takes on combat. Play fast and loose as Aris with her scythe or bring the pain as Vee, who wields a shield and machine gun. Any way you play, you and your teammates will be dismantling the robotic opposition.  
• Features 2D beat-’em-up co-op gameplay. Expect huge boss battles.
• Each of the ninja cheerleader will have upgradable combos for both melee and ranged attacks, and will also feature light, heavy, and special attacks to mix the action up.
• Ra Ra Boom will integrate its own unique “lane” system: Integrating horizontal lanes naturally into the hand-drawn environments, you’ll be able to tell which enemy you’re targeting with a flurry of furious blows – whether in melee range or attacking from a distance using ranged attacks. With the ability to quickly switch between lanes, you can strategically target multiple opponents, racking up massive combos any true beat-’em-up fan can enjoy.
• All four characters will have their own character arcs, are hand-drawn, and cinematic cutscenes will be used to drive the narrative forward. Expect topics such as mental health, friendship, trust, imposter syndrome and more to be part of the mix.
• Will feature 10 levels in total.

Here’s a story synopsis:

Ra Ra Boom features four playable, relatable characters all processing grief in their own way after the death of their friend and leader at the nefarious hands of Zoi, humanity’s biggest and most dangerous AI. After this rogue AI tried to destroy humanity 20 years ago, some humans managed to escape – but they didn’t get far. Now Zoi is back to finish what it started, and four teenage ninja cheerleaders who have only known life on a spaceship are the only ones capable of stopping the complete destruction of humanity off Earth.

I have to admit, this is one different kind of game. Given how beat-’em-ups are having a retro renaissance of sorts, we’ll be keeping our eye out on this one.

Ra Ra Boom is being developed by Gylee Games, and is set for a fall release on PC.