

During co-operative play, players are able to work together to overcome obstacles, which includes throwing them across gaps, using their heads as platforms and helping each other up ledges, although there is just as much opportunity to sabotage your partner. The main mode in the game is Adventure Mode, which can be played solo or co-operatively with a second player. Levels are made up of various types of blocks, such as collapsing blocks, sticky walls, bouncy volcanic rocks and deadly spikes, and also feature hazards such as water and deadly creatures. Controls are simple, with the game largely consisting of running, jumping and punching. In BattleBlock Theater, players control a prisoner as they are forced to play through games devised by Hatty Hattington.
