The pitch for Brisbane-based dance-punk trio DZ Deathrays’ game is quite simple. Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to start a band with your mates? To work your way up from playing shows in your garage to getting pyrotechnics on a big stage, all from the comfort of your own home?
DZ Deathrays are answering those prayers with their new game, Dive Bar Superstars, which was developed by drummer Simon Ridley over the course of the COVID lockdowns. While initially planned for an October 29 release, the game hit iOS and Android devices on November 19 with plans to release it on Steam later in the year. The game is an ode to SNES side-scrollers and arcade machine games, with the goal of performing new and old songs to the masses, as well as collecting cash and hearts to upgrade the band members and equipment, all while unlocking new songs along the way. Angry audience…
