is a 17-minute pixel-animated short film produced by Adult Swim that debuted on April 30, 2021 . Created, directed, and animated by Paul Robertson , it is styled as a 16-bit side-scrolling action-platformer and served as a promotion for the fifth season of the series. Plot Summary
The film is packed with references for longtime fans, including: and the Butter Robot . Snuffles/Snowball and President Morty . Villains like Tammy , Phoenixperson , and Evil Morty . Rick + Morty in the Eternal Nightmare Machine - Prime Video
Featured voices include Justin Roiland (Rick/Morty), Sarah Chalke (Beth), Chris Parnell (Jerry), and Spencer Grammer (Summer). Music: Composed by Brent Busby. Notable Easter Eggs
A level themed around Interdimensional Cable where they fight a fruit police army with help from Birdperson and Mr. Meeseeks.
The short uses almost no new dialogue, instead relying on archival recordings of the original cast from previous episodes.
Rick eventually pursues a kidnapped Morty into this final area, battling enemies like Gazorpazorpfield . Key Production Details
16-bit retro arcade pixel art, reminiscent of games like Mega Man .
The short follows Rick and Morty as they are trapped inside a . To escape and "repair the core," they must fight through various levels that remix iconic characters and locations from the show’s first four seasons.
