Arena Shooter Meets Y2K Aesthetic in ‘Don’t Stop, Girlypop!’ – Deep Dive Trailer Revealed

UK-Based publisher Kwalee and Australian developer Funny Fintan Softworks presents a new deep dive trailer for their upcoming Y2K-Inspired arena/boomer shooter Don’t Stop, Girlypop!. Set on the vibrant planet of Xyzanthnum, the game blends fast-paced, boomer-shooter mechanics with modern movement abilities. It’s sure to offer players an action-packed experience, but remember…standing still is NOT an option. It will release on PC at a future date to be determined.

Just Don’t Stop Moving!

With weapons like the Bubble Gun, shotgun, and even a sword, players will battle against the evil mining company Tigris Nix, all while utilizing unique movement techniques to maximize speed, damage and healing. The latest gameplay trailer takes a close look into the mechanics, showcasing the dynamic combat system and intense action players can expect when the game launches.

KEY FEATURES

• The faster you go, the more damage you deal and the more you heal! DSG combines the riotous fun of boomer shooter mechanics with advanced contemporary movement abilities.
• Wave hopping combines the feeling of a classic bunny hop with modern ground slam, dash and double jump mechanics to fling you into a fast, fluid and precise flow state.
• Unleash the horrors <3 Guns with alt-fires combine symbiotically with each other to create magical moments of complex interplay.
• Master a deep and dynamic combat system to generate high Love scores and become the Cupid of death!
• Destroy shareholder value! Mining corp Tigris Nix wants to drain your world of The Love, a natural force keeping your planet alive. Lay waste to its robot drones to heal the Oasis!
• Kill ‘em with kindness! Every point of damage dealt against a robot is one piece of The Love released back into the environment and one step closer to the end of Tigris Nix.
• Dazzle your enemies by decorating your arms and guns with fabrics and ornaments. Add butterflies to your barrel, paint yourself in pink chrome, and – yes – dominate the battlefield in a quintuple-denim masterpiece.

My Thoughts

It’s always exciting to see indie success stories, and Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a great example. What began as a tenth-grade project between two high school friends, Jane and Rachel, has grown into a full-fledged commercial release. Their passion for both arena shooters and Y2K pop culture is clear in every aspect.

This game fully embraces the late 90s/early 2000s aesthetic, blending the high-speed action of FPS classics like Unreal Tournament or Quake III: Arena with the energy of peak Britney Spears. The bright colors, flashy UI, and over-the-top combat gives it a distinct identity allowing it to stand out from the usual dark and gritty shooters of the time. It’s also refreshing to see a game made by and for a different audience in an industry traditionally dominated by cis-male developers and players. Don’t Stop, Girlypop! proves that arena shooters can be just as stylish and expressive as they are fast and competitive. Whether you’re here for the movement mechanics or the Y2K nostalgia, this game is one to keep an eye on. And yes, this will DEFINITELY make “fetch” happen! Check out the three minute long video below to see what exactly to expect from this title when it launches.