BurgerTime Party Review
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BurgerTime Party Review A Bland Burger
While the game sports an updated look, only diehard fans looking for a hit of nostalgia will enjoy this bland take on a classic for very long. Screenshot Developer G-Mode has released , the latest game based on the original BurgerTime from 1982. While the game sports an updated look to all the characters of the original game from nearly four decades ago, only diehard fans looking for a hit of nostalgia will enjoy this bland take on a classic for very long. The core gameplay is identical to that of the original game, where players take on the role of Peter Pepper to move around a two-dimensional series of platforms by way of ladders. Each level contains several giant ingredients that need to be walked over to drop down by a level. Eventually, doing this to all the ingredients will form a full burger. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Screenshot To make the process challenging, there are AI-controlled opponents in the form of Mr. Hotdog, Mr. Pickle, Mr. Egg, and Mr. Donut. Being touched by any of these opponents will stun the character, but they can be repelled using pepper. The strategy lies in dropping one of the large ingredients over top of an opponent to eliminate them. Luckily, each opponent has a specific priority for their movement, and it is not difficult after a while to know how to move to avoid taking any hits from them. Screenshot Trophies For Completionists
While the does not have an achievement system like the , BurgerTime Party still has several in-game trophies to earn. This is a minor touch that will definitely be appreciated by some players. Some trophies look to take some time to acquire, but others, like the one below, will simply be awarded by playing the game. Screenshot Four Modes Provides Plenty To Do
Solo Burger, Main Burger, Battle Burger, and Challenge Burger each offer their unique challenges. Solo Burger is more puzzle-based to maximize one’s points and minimize any damage taken by the AI opponents. Challenge Burger throws players right into levels that are more reminiscent of the original game. Screenshot No Online Multiplayer Is A Missed Opportunity
It seems anachronic to state that BurgerTime Party lacks any form of online multiplayer, and it is a real shame that in today’s saturated video game market the developers have chosen only to include local multiplayer. There is one entire mode devoted to single-player progression, while the others feel wasted unless one has other people nearby. Right now, there does not appear to be any indication that online play will be added later, which is a shame. While no multiplayer online is an unfortunate design decision, there are still online leaderboards to chase. This was an unexpected, but welcome surprise. Online leaderboards should be enough to help keep the game relevant for competitive players. Screenshot Noticeably Dated Mechanics
The game feeling almost identical to its 1982 counterpart in theme and execution can be considered either a compliment or a critique. Fans of the original game and subsequent reimagining may love the feeling of nostalgia they experience, while most other players will likely find the gameplay too dull and repetitive to merit much attention. BurgerTime Party appears to have set out to be an enjoyable recreation of a classic game. In this regard, the game succeeds, but by offering little in the way of innovation and a lack of online multiplayer support, the game feels more like an old browser flash-game than a polished Switch release. Diehard fans who wish to chase new high scores against other players will thrive with BurgerTime Party, while most others will pass. 2 5 Out Of 5 Stars
A copy of BurgerTime Party was purchased for this review by TheGamer. BurgerTime Party is available now on the Nintendo Switch.