I never expected to encounter a singing axolotl today, which showcases the delightful unpredictability of video games. The trailer for Billie Bust Up, unveiled during the recent PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, highlights both the music and platforming elements of this upcoming animal adventure.

In this game, you will step into the role of Billie, a magical bunny characterized by her extraordinary powers. Alongside Aristotle, the singing axolotl, you’ll learn to harness various abilities. Billie can soar through the skies on a broomstick like a witch and glide gracefully with an umbrella akin to Mary Poppins.

But that’s only the beginning! She can also run along walls like the Prince of Persia and utilize several gadgets, including bombs, swords, and a modified umbrella that launches blasts of compressed air.

There is even more to explore; Billie possesses an ability to become invisible and skate across water by freezing it as she steps on it. I’m eager to see what types of platforming challenges await, particularly those requiring a mix of movement styles.

Typically, platforming games feature rather mundane boss battles, often reduced to jumping on an enemy’s head multiple times. However, in Billie Bust Up, engagements are based on rhythm, requiring precise timing to defeat dragons and other adversaries. Now I understand Aristotle’s musical accompaniment in the trailer.

While there’s no specific release date yet, you can wishlist Billie Bust Up on Steam if you enjoy retro platformers.

Additionally, you can check out all the game trailers and announcements from the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct.