Hello again!
Jamie here, Director of Kittens in Timespace and Lead Designer on CLAWPUNK.
Today, we’re introducing the stars of the game, the CLAWPUNKS themselves. These are the playable felines you’ll get to know as you crash your way through Feral City. We’re going to check out their play styles, strengths and weaknesses, and find out what makes them tick.
Dash
The natural leader of the gang. Built for speed and agility, his Rage Dash ability destroys anything in his path faster than you can say MEOW!
Attack: 1/10
Speed: 5/5
Playstyle: Fast, agile. Perfect for players new to CLAWPUNK.
Weapon: Prototype Laser Sword
Cat Fact: Cannot go a day without a burst of energy from Catnip Pop!
Buck
A one-cat wrecking crew and ex-circus strong-cat. Has a thick Scottish accent, thicker fur and an even thicker skull. While slower than most other cats, Buck hits a LOT harder.
Attack: 10/10
Speed: 1/5
Playstyle: Slow, area of effect. Devastating attack power.
Weapon: The KITTY HAMMER!
Cat Fact: Collects teddy bears in his free time.
Candy
To Candy, fighting is a performance. Terrifyingly precise, she acts as the gang’s tactician. Always has a plan and a sly smile to match.
Attack: 5/10
Speed: 2/5
Playstyle: Medium speed, very precise. Has the longest attack range.
Weapon: Chain Whip
Cat Fact: Once engaged to her school sweetheart, who went on to join the K9 units.
Banshee
Stalking the city like a ghost, Banshee’s past is a mystery. She fights with flair, fury and an unhinged scream that echoes long after her blades stop spinning.
Attack: 6/10
Speed: 3/5
Playstyle: Ranged, projectile-based weapon.
Weapon: Scythe guitar
Cat Fact: Banshee’s goth band broke up after her screaming during rehearsals destroyed the equipment at a prestigious music festival.
Haxx
More machine than feline, Haxx’s heart still beats pure punk. Insanely smart, Haxx treat combat like code: if it works well, it can be weaponised.
Attack: 3/10
Speed: 3/5
Playstyle: Medium-pace, Flying.
Weapon: Wheelchair Whirlwind
Cat Fact: Once hacked a vending machine in Barbara’s arena to produce only live grenades.
Benny
A master engineer with roots in farm life. Re-built himself from scratch, LITERALLY, after losing his arms in a devastating accident.
Attack: 8/10
Speed: 2/5
Playstyle: Slow, rapid-fire attacks.
Weapon: Metal fists
Cat Fact: Survived a ten-storey fall by landing on his own crate of handmade fireworks
Jenny
The quiet storm of the crew, Jenny is cool under pressure and deadly up close. She slices with the precision of a master chef and the madness of a butcher!
Attack: 7/10
Speed: 2/5
Playstyle: Ferocious, continuous attack style.
Weapon: Chainsaw
Cat Fact: Once accidentally sawed a tank in half.
Jynx
Jynx is elusive, enigmatic and not entirely bound by this reality. He appears when he is needed and disappears when bored. Rumours have it he speaks to spirits in his sleep.
Attack: 4/10
Speed: 4/5
Playstyle: Floaty, continuous damage.
Weapon: Psychic Orbs
Cat Fact: Has never been seen blinking.
Larry
Claims to be a war hero, part-time treasure hunter...and mayor of a town that does not exist. The only thing in life which brings Larry joy without exploding is the beloved pogo stick he received as a kitten.
Attack: 1/10
Speed: 1/5
Playstyle: Literal wildcard cat, you either like him or you don’t.
Weapon: Triggered Explosive
Cat Fact: Gained a love of explosions after enjoying a fireworks show from INSIDE the launch site.
Fancy seeing each cat in action? You can watch our recent devlog video below!
That’s all for today! Thank you for checking out this devlog. Stay tuned for more updates every month. We’ll dive into the different parts of the game in much more detail.
Also, in case you missed it - CLAWPUNK is going to be part of the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct Showcase, Sunday 28th September! We hope to see you there!
In the meantime, we’d love it if you checked us out on social media and joined our Discord channel to talk more CLAWPUNK!
~ Kittens in Timespace