BattleBlock Theater is a side-scrolling platformer with cartoonish graphics. It has a simple plot, because it is far from being the main one in this genre. The player will take on the role of a prisoner, passing through various levels of the theater with one goal - to save Hattie Hattington. The gameplay is not intricate at first glance: the passage of the level is linear, simple and standard jumps for the genre, a couple of types of blows from enemies. The main feature is the dynamics and the ability to play together with a friend.
The locations themselves are created from blocks that have different properties. There are simple surfaces, sticky walls, disappearing or repulsive blocks, spikes or water, and so on. Initially, two modes are available: "Adventure" and "Arena". It is possible to download entire maps created by the gaming community with a variety of tasks in their territories.
Throughout the story, you will go through several chapters, divided into levels. To open the next episode, you need to collect a sufficient number of gems - jewelry, and come together in a battle with the boss. Another currency will be yarn. Cats that are guards will sell you weapons for them. The gameplay is tied to mutual assistance with artificial intelligence or another player. Only teamwork will help in the speedy passage of each level in the allotted time. If you invest in the timer, you will get a special A++ mark and additional gems. "Arena" is a location for 2-4 gamers who will participate in certain mini-toys to get points. The one who gets the most of them wins. You can team up in pairs and play as a team.