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Developer
Lucky Last Studio
Based in Melbourne, Australia
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Platform
Nintendo Switch
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Release date
Coming 2026
Description
Skate Bums is a stylish skateboarding action platformer that combines high-speed action with boss battles and a quirky storyline. With simple controls the game rewards players for their creativity and exploration, offering endless fun challenges and replayability.
Play as Lux and face off against a diverse crew of Skate Bums, each with their own signature courses. But watch out, dude! The Skate Bums won't go down without a fight. They'll throw everything at you, literally!
Navigate through beautifully designed side-scrolling levels, avoiding obstacles and discovering hidden secrets along the way.
Inspired by the skate culture of the 80s and 90’s, Skate Bums blends expressive 2D action with old-school flavour, all delivered in a vibrant illustrative art style.
History
After the success of his initial venture into indie games as the artist behind the award-winning title 'Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise', Jono Yuen embarked on a new adventure close to his heart - a game rooted in his childhood fascination with the vibrant skateboarding culture of the 80s and 90s.
As he delved deeper into the creative aspects of this project, he soon discovered the project was too much to tackle alone. Thankfully, luck was on his side as he serendipitously crossed paths with Danny Masalkovski, a seasoned UI and motion designer with invaluable experience in game development. Danny's addition to the team provided the missing pieces that would turn this concept into reality.
Together, they set about creating a game that blended the spirit and quirkiness of classic floppy disk and arcade games, with handcrafted artwork and contemporary gameplay mechanics. As a passion project, the duo tirelessly devoted every spare moment over the course of seven years to bringing this vision to life, persevering through the unpredictable challenges of life and work.
Players will soon be able to experience the results of their labour, a love letter to the games that shaped them as kids. Releasing 2026.
Features
A quirky skateboarding adventure
Jump into the shoes of our protagonist Lux, as you embark on an adrenaline-fueled mission as the unlikely hero of Beluga City, challenging the notorious Skate Bums who rule the streets.
Relive skate vibes from the 80s and 90s in this modern adventure dripping with old school flavour and delivered in a unique illustrative art style.
Choose your own path
Explore unique locations with multiple layers. Create your own path through levels to find your flow, maximise combos, and discover secrets. The city is your playground.
Boss battles
Battle the Skate Bums on their own signature courses fraught with danger and full of surprises. You'll have more than just obstacles to contend with. They'll throw anything at you from air conditioners, lawn chairs to cars!
Defeat them and steal their board as your reward!
Explore unique locations
Visit downtown Beluga City, the tropical steep terrain of Paradise Hills or the eclectic, offbeat Miso Town subway system. Each location offers its unique visuals, soundtracks, gameplay and personality.
Skills to pay the bills
Chain together massive combos, bridge giant gaps or take on legendary challenges to unlock unique rewards and earn coin that you can spend at Licky's skate shop.
Shred in style
Visit Licky’s skate shop to unlock the freshest gear to personalize your hero and showcase your unique flair.
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Founders
Jono Yuen
Creative Director
Danny Masalkovski
Lead Programmer