Richie's Plank Devs Reveal New VR Platformer Max Mustard

Max Mustard, the next VR project from Richie's Plank Experience developers Toast Interactive.

Revealed during Gamescom 2023, Max Mustard is a VR platformer that's closer in style to Astro Bot Rescue Mission or Moss than No More Rainbows. The trailer shows the player embodying a character that looks down on the game's environments, manipulating elements and helping Max Mustard move through the world.

Here's a brief description of the game's premise from Toast:

The reveal came along with a colorful trailer that gives players an idea of what to expect, showing a VR platformer that's closer in style to Astro Bot Rescue Mission or Moss than No More Rainbows. The trailer shows the player embodying a character that looks down on the game's environments, manipulating elements and helping Max Mustard move through the world. Here's a brief description of the game's premise from Toast:

You and the famous inventor, Max Mustard embark on an adventure to reunite adorable mudpups with their parents. Along the way, you are faced with a surprise dilemma when a friend reveals a secret about who they are.

Toast Interactive says the studio has been working on Max Mustard for over three years. The game is still in development, with eyes on a release early next year on VR platforms. Toast says the game will have 4o+ levels and 4 bosses, adding up to around 4+ hours in length.

Max Mustard reaches Quest App Lab on February 14, while the full Quest store releases follows on March 21. PC VR and PSVR 2 versions are also planned for mid-2024.

Max Mustard: Toast Stretches Its VR Legs From Planks To Platformers

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