![]() ![]() Thankfully, once you get past Arcadegeddon’s early stages its easy to jump into a quick run or two without being bothered by exposition (or pointless dialogue, for that matter) dumps. ![]() Ultimately, I found it hard to care about characters, or the story as a whole, and I wasn’t alone. ![]() That being said, your uncle spouts far too much exposition at the beginning of the game, and every other character you meet won’t shut up spouting both actual and made up internet/influencer speak. The character designs are slick for the most past, with everyone looking an actually cool version of the TV show Reboot, or if Tron: Legacy was about street fashion. I’ve played the game with a number of people, and they all agree that there is way too much dialogue at times, and it is truly cringey the majority of the time. In regards to the story, Arcadegeddon isn’t going to win any awards. Your uncle has combined all of his games into one last hurrah, a final fantasy, if you will, and it’s up to you to save the day. Rage Against the MachineĪrcadegeddon’s plot sees players trying to save their uncle’s video game and arcade from a the sinister Fun Fun Corporation (FFC) who takeover all video games through hostile takeovers and sabotage. If you’re into trap and dub, you’ll be pleased to know that Illfonic enlisted the help of some well known producers, such as Milano, South, JuLo, thook, and more. I’m not going to lie, I’m not a fan of either, but the game’s music really does belong here, and is a key player in immersing players in this wild digital world. With regards to the game’s soundtrack, it’s loaded with trap and dubstep. As fun as these locations are (even moreso when you get enough of a feel for them so you can sprint through some areas) I am hoping more original areas get added post-launch. Not that this is a bad thing, but early on, players will experience a Sonic the Hedgehog style tropical island, cyberpunk style city streets, and a demon realm that looks like it belongs somewhere near Bowser’s castle. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but I enjoy the visual style nonetheless.Īrcadegeddon’s biomes tread familiar ground for those who have played classic games. There are areas in the game that feel like you’re actually in an over-the-top RGB PC case, complete with glowing RAM sticks, motherboards, etc. It’s mix of 80’s neon colours and use of contrast might be phoned in with other games, but its inclusion here makes total sense within the design of the game. Visually, Arcadegeddon is bright, almost offensively so. I had no problems finding other players to go on a run with. Once you collect a bunch of hacks and up the difficulty to your liking, Arcadegeddon nails being an enthralling challenge. Now don’t get me wrong, it isn’t a perfect game by any stretch, but its core gameplay loop is fun, it’s stylish, it’s easy to pick up and play, and you can experience it all with friends. My prayers have been answered and then some, by Illfonic, with their latest title, ‘Arcadegeddon’. I don’t need the wheel reinvented, but I have found myself longing for something accessible and fun. Call of Duty seems hellbent on catching up to the ridiculousness that Fortnite offers, while Fornite itself maintains a steady pace of absurd cosmetic updates while offering significantly less in the way of major improvements.Īll of this…just makes me tired. The Battlefield series is on life support, after the disastrous launch of Battlefield 2042. We’re at a real pivotal point with shooters at the moment. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |