In a move that’s peak BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy, the two have teamed up for something totally out of left field, a free-to-play rhythm game. No, really. The Japanese metal icons and German rave-rockers have created an arcade-style game that lets you tap along to their 2024 collab ‘Ratatata’ while smashing through obstacles.
Here’s the setup: Electric Callboy is on a quest for love, and it’s your job to help them destroy whatever’s in their way as they make their way to the dance floor to meet BABYMETAL. It’s straightforward, it’s a bit ridiculous, and honestly, it’s kind of addictive.
The game description sums it up perfectly:
“It is time. The night is here and the sky has turned red above. Electric Callboy is on their way, searching for love. Help them destroy the obstacles in their way so they can finally hit the dance floor with BABYMETAL when it goes ‘Ratatata’.”
A Throwback to Simple, Fun Arcade Games
The game itself is a no-frills, easy-to-pick-up arcade-style rhythm game—nothing too flashy, just good old-fashioned tapping fun. It’s like a nostalgic throwback to the days of simple mobile games, but with a killer soundtrack. The visuals are basic, but they don’t need to be fancy when the whole point is keeping up with the beat and breaking stuff. Plus, you’ve got ‘Ratatata’ blasting in the background, which, let’s be honest, is all the hype you need.
It’s quick to learn, but the speed picks up fast, so expect to be glued to your screen, trying to keep pace as Electric Callboy barrels toward that elusive dance floor.
Why You Should Play It
If you’re a fan of either band—or just looking for something fun to kill time—this game’s worth a shot. It’s free, it’s got a solid sense of humor, and the mix of BABYMETAL’s metal-with-a-twist sound and Electric Callboy’s rave rock makes for an interesting soundtrack to your obstacle-smashing adventures.
So, if you’re up for a bit of mindless fun with a lot of catchy tunes, this is definitely worth a download. You can give it a try right here.