Factsheet
Developer:
Funktronic Labs
Based in Pasadena, California
Release date:
June 11, 2020 (PC/Switch)
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch (EU/AUS)
Steam (PC)
Xbox One, Xbox X|S
Humble Store (PC)
Website:
wavebreakgame.com
Regular Price:
| USD | $19.99 |
Description
Arcade-style skateBOATING with a splash of guns, kickflips and explosions.
Info
Wave Break is the world's first skateBOATING game, inspired by arcade skateboarding classics. Grind, grab, kickflip and shoot your way through an explosive 80s crime-filled Miami Vice themed world.
Enjoy an episodic single player campaign, ranked online multiplayer, multiple custom game modes, and an advanced park creator. From tropical beaches to frozen tundras, ride the waves and score the world's biggest combo with style.
Vibe out to Wave Break’s fresh synthwave soundtrack produced by Crush Music, which will evolve and update periodically with new pack-sized EP drops, pop-up radio shows, and other creative integrations. The Wave Break: High Tides EP and Wave Break: Neon Rides EP are out on NewRetroWave Records.
Features
- SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN - Challenge yourself with familiar objectives, collectibles and high score missions. It’s skateBOAT or die as the rivalry between Wave Break’s usual suspects plays out in an episodic storyline involving guns, kickflips, and blood money.
- ONLINE MULTIPLAYER - Compete to be the best flippin’ champ in online ranked matchmaking, or group up with online friends in custom game modes. (Steam Only) Up to 4 local player splitscreen supported.
- MULTIPLE GAME MODES - Compete for high scores in Trick Attack, battle it out in Deathmatch, or practice and refine your skills in Free Play mode.
- PARK CREATOR - Create the park of your dreams using our advanced in-game Park Creator! Create and edit ONLINE with friends, or do it solo for super-focus. (Steam Only) Upload custom images, 3D models, and share your parks on the Steam Workshop.
- CUSTOMIZATION - Unlock hundreds of custom clothing for maximum stylin’, as well as tons of decals and decorations for your boats. Upgrade stats and unlock gear as you play and earn money.
- STREAM SAFE SOUNDTRACK - Vibe out to Wave Break’s fresh and 100% stream safe soundtrack featuring original songs from some of the best synthwave artists in the scene like Timecop1983, Kalax, and many more!
Videos
Wave Break - Official Launch Trailer (PC/Switch) YouTube
Wave Break - Release Date and Pre-order Trailer - Nintendo Switch YouTube
Wave Break - Animated Release Date Trailer (PC/Switch) YouTube
Summer Game Fest 2021: Weezer, Tell Me What You Want Performance YouTube
Weezer - Tell Me What You Want (from Wave Break) [Audio] YouTube
Wave Break // Game Dev Commentary Trailer YouTube
NewRetroWave // Morgan Willis - FirstTime (feat. KEL) (Visualizer) YouTube
NewRetroWave // Lost Years - End of the River (Visualizer) YouTube
NewRetroWave // Kalax - Crystal Waves (Visualizer) YouTube
NewRetroWave // ORAX - Don't Look Back (Visualizer) YouTube
NewRetroWave // W O L F C L U B - Shiver (Lyric Visualizer) from the Game "Wave Break" YouTube
NewRetroWave // Robert Parker - Aiming High (Visualizer) YouTube
Wave Break Developer Interview - Google Stadia YouTube
Wave Break // Kinda Funny Games E3 2019 Showcase YouTube
Wave Break // Gameplay Teaser YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) Game Dev Direct 2021 Selection"
- "The Escapist Indie Showcase 2020 Selection"
- "The Future Game Show 2020 Selection"
- "GDC 2020 - IMB Selection"
- "Kinda Funny Games 2019 - E3 Showcase Selection"
- "DreamHack Anaheim 2020 - Indie Playground Best Humor Nominee"
- "PAX West 2019 - IMB Selection "
- "IndieCade 2019 - E3 Selection "
- "TechRaptor- Best of E3 Nominee"
- "Yo Soy Un Gamer - Best of E3 Nominee"
- "Media Indie Exchange(The MIX) - E3 2019 Selection"
- "Dreamhack Dallas 2019 - Indie Playground Best Humor Winner"
- "GDC 2019 - IMB Selection "
- "Indiecade 2018 - Night Games Selection"
- "Indiecade 2018 - E3 Selection"
- "Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) - GDC 2018 Selection"
Selected Articles
- "World's First "Skateboating" Game Pays Homage to '80s Miami Vice"
- Joyce Li, HYPEBEAST - "The World’s First 'Skateboating' Game Looks Rad"
- Zack Zwiezen, Kotaku - "Wave Break Is Like If Adult Swim Made Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater"
- Mark Delaney, The Escapist - "How to Get Weezer to Write Soundtrack for Your Indie Game 101"
- Kseniya Serebrennikova, 80LV - "Tony Hawk-Inspired Jet Ski Game Wave Break Says Yes To Every Crazy Idea"
- Michael Walters, The Gamer - "Wave Break is a glorious combo of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Wave Race 64"
- Brett Makedonski, Destructoid - "From the Tony Hawk-inspired controls to the gunplay and fluid animations, Wave Break is a title we can't wait to play more of. If Funktronic can keep on refining the controls and add more depth to those moments when you end up leaving your boat, Wave Break will be a worthy successor to the golden days of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater."
- Andreas Juul, GameReactor - "Wave Break is an indie title that really stands out due to its extreme sports influences and bizarre premise, and it's clear that the developers at Funkotronic Labs are putting plenty of care into the game to help give players a more nostalgic feel through gameplay while at the same time still providing something new"
- Erroll Maas, Game Skinny
Additional Links
Play Wave Break on Switch (Nintendo eShop)
nintendo.com/games/detail/wave-break-switch.
Play Wave Break on PC (Steam)
store.steampowered.com/app/761010/Wave_Break.
Buy on Humble Store (PC)
humblebundle.com/store/wave-break.
Buy the Exclusive 7-inch Weezer Vinyl
iam8bit.com/products/wave-break-7.
Join our Discord
discord.gg/funktroniclabs.
Listen to the High Tides EP
nrwrecords.lnk.to/WaveBreak.
Listen to the Neon Rides EP
nrwrecords.lnk.to/WaveBreakNeonRides.
Youtube Playlist - Wave Break: High Tides EP
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1UUncLVZlewYDYRmMwHakhM7IPa0-AmN.
Youtube Playlist - Wave Break: Neon Rides EP
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1UUncLVZlex16Ij2qVe9YRG9DXjRThXt.
About Funktronic Labs
Company Description
A game studio forming playful connections between humans and technology. Focusing on games, VR/AR and other interactive technologies.
More information
More information on Funktronic Labs, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Wave Break Credits
kalin
Programmer, Funktronic Labs
Coty Getzelman
Programmer, Funktronic Labs
Eddie Lee
Programmer, Funktronic Labs
Patrick Vince
Art Director, Funktronic Labs
Katrina Tan Kit
UI/Technical Artist, Funktronic Labs
Alexander Robinson
3D Artist, Funktronic Labs
Jacqueline Chao
3D Artist, Funktronic Labs
Elizabeth Walcher
3D Artist, Freelance
Yoonsang Yu
Marketing Director, Funktronic Labs
Kyle Zboran
Community Manager, Funktronic Labs
Marcus Lo
Level Design, Freelance
Carlos Lopez
Community Manager, Funktronic Labs
Norman Bambi
Sound Design, Freelance
Aaron Matusow
Music Producer, Crush Music
Contact
Inquiries
press@funktroniclabs.com
Twitter
twitter.com/funktroniclabs
Facebook
facebook.com/funklabs
Discord
discord.gg/funktroniclabs
Funktronic Labs Homepage
funktroniclabs.com
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