It’s time to usher in the Year of the Rabbit (and the monkey that clings to the rabbit’s back), as we leap into a brand new Clive ‘N’ Wrench trailer showcasing the fun to come in this exciting 3D platformer. And, if that’s not enough to wrench your Clive into action, we’ve also got a whopping eight-minute gameplay preview to hop, skip, and jump through as well.
After ten years of wrangling the monkey wrench with Wrench and chomping on plenty of chives with Clive, it looks like solo developer Rob Wass is finally ready to let these cheeky chaps loose on Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, as the long-awaited Clive ‘N’ Wrench release date draws nearer. And, in the build-up to its release, Numskull Games has given us this glorious glimpse at the dynamic duo and what classic capers await.
With plenty of charming and charismatic characters to meet, tricky trials to face, and countless collectables to snap up, Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a love letter to the collectathons from the golden age of 3D platformers. Featuring character cameos from other hit titles from the genre, including Playtonic’s beloved Yooka-Laylee, we’re awaiting this one with bright eyes and bushy tails
When is the Clive ‘N’ Wrench release date?
The Clive ‘N’ Wrench release date is set for February 24, 2023. You can hop in and get involved with the monkey business on Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and, of course, the Nintendo Switch.
Where’s that Clive ‘N’ Wrench trailer, then?
As promised, you can check out the brand new Year of the Rabbit Clive ‘N’ Wrench trailer above. It reveals an extended look at ‘Hare Today Gong Tomorrow’ – one of the later worlds you can expect to visit while on your adventure through space and time with Clive and Wrench.
What’s the Clive ‘N’ Wrench gameplay like?
As mentioned above, Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D platformer and collectathon, and is an ode to popular titles from the genre’s golden era, such as Banjo-Kazooie and Ratchet and Clank. Your adventure sees you hopping into a 1950’s refrigerator and hurtling through time and space, as you undertake a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus’ evil plans.
Check out Numskulls ‘The Big Preview’ video above for an eight-minute dive into Clive ‘N’ Wrench, including details on its game functions, plot, move sets, collectables, worlds, and more.
That’s all we’ve got on this dynamic duo for now. If you simply can’t wait until the Clive ‘N’ Wrench release date and want something to keep you busy in the meantime, check out our list of the best Switch adventure games and explore a fresh new world today.
