Outright Games, the leading video game publisher of family-friendly video games, announced new games for fall and the upcoming 2023 holiday season. These games include popular family friend franchises such Paw Patrol, Baby Shark, Transformers, The Grinch and Jumanji!
Let’s take a look at these awesome games that are fun for the whole family.
Baby Shark: Swim & Sing Party
Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Release Date: September 15, 2023
Developer(s): ReccoTechnology
Publisher(s): Outright Games
Genre: Rhythmic Co-operative
Modes: Single player, local multiplayer (1-4 player couch co-op)
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Designed for children ages 3 and up, Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party is a family-friendly video game that promotes accessibility for young players. The game caters to children who may not be able to read, with spoken words and animated tutorials. Additionally, the difficulty curve is slow and gradual.
Baby Shark: Sing & Swim Party is set in the lively Baby Shark universe and is designed for friends and family to enjoy together. Join the baby shark family as they embark on a vacation trip across the ocean, making their way to the Great Ocean Bombastic Festival. Along the journey, you’ll visit iconic locations and meet charming characters.
You can choose from five playable characters, including Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark, and Grandpa Shark, with ten unique costumes for each character. Collect cards and stickers as rewards for completing levels flawlessly, and enjoy the unfolding story through short conversations as the family travels between levels. The game features over 30 catchy songs from the Baby Shark Universe and two game modes—Rhythm and Runner—with 30 levels each.
PAW Patrol World
Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Developer(s): 3D Clouds
Publisher(s): Outright Games
Genre: Open-world Adventure
Modes: Single player, local multiplayer (1-2 player couch co-op)
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
PAW Patrol World is a family-friendly video game that distinguishes itself from previous titles in the franchise by offering a truly open and vibrant world, faithfully recreated from the series. The game features a total of eight playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. PAW Patrol World contains various mission types, including story missions, help missions, and flashback missions, where you can relive selected episodes from the series and take control of the different pups to resolve the situations they face.
Moreover, the game features local multiplayer for up to two players, allowing friends or family members to join forces. PAW Patrol World ensures a child-friendly experience with its intuitive controls, automatic camera control, and simplified interactions, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages and skill levels.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Release Date: October 13, 2023
Developer(s): Casual Brothers
Publisher(s): Outright Games
Genre: 3D Action Platformer
Modes: Single player, local multiplayer (1-2 player couch co-op)
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is a is a family-friendly side-scrolling platformer video game based on the book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss. This game brings the classic story to life in a vividly colourful world, allowing you to step into the furry green shoes of The Grinch himself. The Grinch: Christmas Adventures features a variety of gameplay elements.
Sneak around as The Grinch and Max, stealing presents. Solve puzzles to unlock Grinchy gadgets, giving you abilities such as snowball throwing, Santa disguises, Candy Cane Lassos, Jumping Jetpacks, and more. Visuals are inspired by Dr. Seuss’s original book and controls are tailored for young players. This game promises to be a classic experience that captures the essence of the timeless story.
TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Expedition
Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Developer(s): Tessera Studios
Publisher(s): Outright Games
Genre: 3D Action-Adventure
Modes: Single player
ESRB Rating: Rating pending
This original is a family-friendly video game adventure takes place within the world of the new TV show TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK. While featuring popular characters like Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, it offers a fresh spin-off story that follows Bumblebee on his own thrilling adventures outside of Witwicky.
The game is designed to be accessible to a wide range of players. It offers various accessibility features, such as a difficulty system, intuitive controls, and visual indicators during combat. TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Expedition offers several key features to enhance its gameplay experience. The game presents graphically distinct biomes, each with its own unique flora, hazards, and other elements. Upgrade, unlock, and customize Bumblebee, the main character.
Take some time to relax and strategize in your base, utilizing upgrade points wisely. Along your journey, discover collectibles scattered throughout the zones, which pay homage to the old Transformers shows and toys. Unleash different combos, which can be unlocked, to defeat enemies and overcome challenges.
Jumanji: Wild Adventures
Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Developer(s): Cradle Games
Publisher(s): Outright Games
Genre: Action-Adventure
Modes: Single player, local multiplayer (1-4 player couch co-op)
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Jumanji: Wild Adventures is a family-friendly video game that features a unique storyline, separate from the upcoming film. The game supports 4-player couch co-op and builds upon the gameplay of Jumanji: The Video Game. Jumanji: Wild Adventures offers a brand-new experience that is four times the size of its predecessor.
It introduces new elements, larger environments, and expanded gameplay mechanics, promising an even more immersive and exciting adventure. Choose to play as iconic characters like Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, and Professor Shelly Oberon, each with their unique abilities and personalities.
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