The video game adaptation of cult classic Toxic Crusaders cartoon finally gets a release date

The streets of Tromaville, New Jersey are calling as soon as once more because the online game adaptation of the off-the-wall cartoon sequence Poisonous Crusaders will get a launch date. Seen in an official trailer from Retroware that was proven off throughout San Diego Comedian-Con and shared on-line by IGN, the Poisonous Crusaders sport is releasing on December 4 on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Swap and Steam.

As a real callback to the quirky cartoon from the ’90s, the online game is designed as a side-scrolling beat ’em up, all packaged in a becoming pixel artwork model. In Poisonous Crusaders, you possibly can choose as much as seven characters from the sequence, every with their very own distinctive movesets and talents, and be a part of collectively for as much as 4 gamers in native co-op. For Poisonous Crusaders followers wanting extra after the unique sequence ended with out a second season, this adaptation picks up the place issues left off. You may nonetheless run into some acquainted faces, just like the story’s essential villain, Dr. Killemoff and his two bumbling henchmen.

For followers of the franchise, it has been a discouraging journey since Retroware first introduced the difference for release in 2023. It has been delayed a few occasions, however the newest trailer lastly affords a definitive date. If you cannot wait till December, you possibly can catch The Toxic Avenger movie — which is a reboot of the unique film from 1984 that the Poisonous Crusaders cartoon was tailored from — in theaters on August 29.