Rocketbirds 2: Evolution flying soon onto PS4, PS Vita

Pretty much out of the blue, Ratloop Asia has revealed that they gearing up to launch a sequel to their surprisingly enjoyable Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, originally for the PS3 (and later, PS Vita and PC). As for this new installment, we’re expecting a dramatic soundtrack, funny writing and some more of that attractive and cinematic side-scrolling action.

The sequel builds on the original with improved controls and new combat systems and weapons, along with a pair of new game modes, a new story and a ton of unlockables. The PS4 and PS Vita versions will be Cross-Buy and Cross-Buy too.

See the trailer and some of the first screens below.

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution trailer:

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution screens:

Check out the announcement below.

Everyone?s favorite fearsome, feathered fighting force is back with a vengeance! Ratloop Asia is pleased to announce that Rocketbirds 2: Evolution, the sequel to the fan-favorite original Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, is coming soon to the PlayStation 4 and the PS Vita.

?The original Rocketbirds, with its memorable art style and hilariously dark sense of fowl humor, still holds a special place in many gamers? hearts around the globe,? said Rocketbirds creator, Sian Yue Tan. ?We?ve been working on delivering a sequel for some time now, and are thrilled that it will soon be available to players, who will in turn be thrilled that it builds upon and improves just about everything they loved about the original.?

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution picks up right where the cinematic adventure of Hardboiled Chicken left off. Players again will gear up as Hardboiled, the tough-as-nails, plucky chicken super-agent and the original ?Cock of War.? The evil megalomaniacal despot Putzki, who wants nothing more than to bend the world to his wing, is still alive, and his evil plans force Hardboiled to hunt him down and eliminate him once and for all. Featuring enhanced gameplay controls, new combat systems, an expanded arsenal, and two new game modes, Rocketbirds 2: Evolution?s new level of depth and replay value also is fueled with jetpack action, space owls, and co-op multiplayer.

Key features of Rocketbirds 2: Evolution include:

• Improved Controls: New and improved controls provide easy to pick-up-and-play gameplay, plus an upgraded combat system where gamers can run, aim, jump and shoot; all at the same time.
• New Game Modes: Two new game modes: Story Mode and Rescue Mode
  • Story Mode: In story mode, Hardboiled finds out Putzki is still alive and seeks to eliminate him once and for all. Along the way, Hardboiled realizes the Trans-dimensional Space Owls are behind it all and needs to re-assess who his enemies really are.
  • Rescue Mode: Assemble a strike force of great magnitude and drop-in to a game of (up to four player) online/offline Rescue Mode, a meta collection game that takes place in up to four completely different, procedurally generated locations. Gear up, Rescue and Recruit over 16 hostages to fight the Penguin Regime. Prefer to play alone? You can do that too, but we recommend you Rent-A-Duck mercenary for additional “feather-power” support. And get ready to ruffle feathers in the Dojo, where players can go head-to-head in intense firefights.
• Hardboiled Humor: Fused with hilarious voice-over moments, Rocketbirds 2: Evolution retains the original game?s sense of humor and builds on it with more laughable and ridiculously absurd moments
• High Flying Soundtrack: The talented band New World Revolution, which provided the kick-a$$ soundtrack for the original game, is back with an exclusive soundtrack to bring the game to life.
• Unlockables and Easter Eggs: Discover loot locations throughout Rescue Mode to unlock 100+ weapons and costumes, money to buy ammo, better weapons, or rent-a-duck for combat support.

Ratloop Asia will be releasing more information for Rocketbirds 2: Evolution in the coming months, including an exact release date. In the meantime, stay up to date on the latest Rocketbirds 2: Evolution updates on Twitter and Facebook.