Ra Ra Boom Adds Fresh Twists to Classic Couch Co-Op

Oh boy, here we go. So, this game, Ra Ra Boom, it’s like—imagine this crazy mashup of ninja cheerleaders and rogue AI, which, honestly, I didn’t see coming, but hey, why not? It’s dropping on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this summer. Or so they say. You know how these dates can be, always shifting like, I dunno, some cosmic game of tag.

Anyway, the whole deal is, you’re one of these four space cheerleaders (Aris, Ren, Vee, Saida). And their thing is to beat up this rogue AI named Zoi who’s like, completely trashed Earth. Real bummer. Picture this: pom-poms in one hand, laser guns in the other. And it’s all a total couch co-op fun fest. Feels like those old-school arcade vibes but with a twist.

Now, honestly, I didn’t sign up for a physics lesson, but these folks have really mixed up their attack styles. Melee and shoot ‘em up, all rolled into one. So like, you can bash enemies up close then switch it up and start shooting without a blink. Smooth, right? Or maybe it’s just chaotic genius. Who can tell these days?

And about this whole lane business—color-coded lanes, mind you—it’s supposed to help you dodge stuff better. I mean, figuring out why I kept getting smacked around in other games was a mystery, like why the socks in my dryer always go missing.

Then there’s the story. Totally voiced characters, which is rad. You get to hear all their little quips and see what makes them tick. It’s about four young women thrust into this insane situation with AI running amok. Pretty wild concept, if you ask me.

Oh, and before I forget—the launch timing is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. “This summer,” they say. Just put it on your wishlist or something if you’re into it. Keep an eye out, it’s not like we’ve got flying cars to distract us just yet.

So strap in, maybe prep those thumbs for some intense mashing, and pick your lane—figuratively and literally. If you’re into chaos wrapped in sparkles and explosions, this one’s calling your name. Or not. Who knows?