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Fabieter
Member
I think its weired to hate this game for being a "copy" of splatoon.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Do you think it's weird to "hate" this game for being crappy?
DrFigs
Member
it's not a bad game. unfortunately, it seems no one is actually reviewing it. there are only 2 critic reviews on metacritic, but the previews were generally positive.
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CliffyB's Cock Holster
Tell that to the merchants of disinformation trying to hurt Palworld!
Its toxic. Calling it out doesn't reflect badly on Nintendo, who as you correctly point out really don't need the help!
To be fair, what set Palworld apart was the "Pokemon with guns" aspect that went viral.
Little Chicken
Gold Member
I think the main problem with Foamstars is that nobody cares too much about it to even review it.
DryvBy
Gold Member
I think most knew what I meant...
In case anyone else is wondering, the multiplayer game that requires PS Plus to even play this game also includes the game for free.
DrFigs
Member
the game is only on ps plus. there's no option to buy it, at least as of right now.
Fabieter
Member
Well its objectevly not a bad game, it might not be a great one but imo splatoon was greatly overhyped so it makes sense that the copycat is as bad as the original.
mcjmetroid
Member
Well if thats the case then fair enough I stand corrected. It does seem like a lot of the reviews mention horrible microtransactions which if it is indeed the case let it rip.
I only read the OP but it turns out not as many user reviews mentioned Splatoon as much as I thought they would.
Funny thing is I think Nintendo fans would review bomb it more if it got more attention like a Palworld etc. This just seems shit and not worth the bother.
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
MarkMe2525
Gold Member
I am a Foam Chad, and I approve this message.
Aaron Olive
Member
Foamstars feels like a unfinished PS2 era game ported 24 years later…
It is utterly insane how you can’t pause this game or skip any or the random nonsense.
Everyone talks with a Logic Pro reverb filter.
It is utterly insane how you can’t pause this game or skip any or the random nonsense.
Everyone talks with a Logic Pro reverb filter.
Fabieter
Member
Can you elaborate why it feels unfinished to you?
Aaron Olive
Member
1. Well like I said you can’t pause playing the solo missions.
2. No HDR
3. The character wave missions are boring.
4. Not much enemy variety at all
5. Not much verticality.
6. Very slow base movement.
7. Every character I use I’m retold what button to press like I’m Stupid.
But that’s what I’ve experienced so far without touching versus yet.
The gameplay is so much like something you’d experience back in the PS2 days.
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Fabieter
Member
Some of those points are really fishy but everyone is entitled to an opinion I guess.
DrFigs
Member
the movement is fine. i have to think people who are complaining about slow movement are just not playing well.
but some of those other points are very valid. the single player stuff is pretty bad. but they didn't have to include those at all. the meat of the game are the multiplayer modes and those are great.
Aaron Olive
Member
I could have fleshed it out more, but once you upgrade the movement speed to 9 it's not bad.
PanzerCute
Member
I think its really funny and quite polished. After a few games you can see the depth and strategic aspects. It feels good to play something that stupid and joyful compared to all the grim multiplayer games around. Oh and its absolutely beautiful on my OLED.
The business model tho is insane, prices are stupid.
I think the game gets a lot of undeserved hate.
The business model tho is insane, prices are stupid.
I think the game gets a lot of undeserved hate.
PanzerCute
Member
The game does't deserve the hate, it is really fun and polished.
Business model is terrible tho.
Business model is terrible tho.
Don Carlo
Member
That's happening way too much with me as well in recent times, Foamstars included.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
58 on MC across 18 critics.
www.metacritic.com
Foamstars
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www.metacritic.com
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Foamstars wasn't even the top played PS+ game of the month. It got beaten by last year's Evil West.
www.truetrophies.com
February’s PS Plus games see lowest PS5 player turnout in 14 months
Despite a strong debut from day-one game Foamstars, our data suggests that the PS Plus games for February 2024 had a player count lower than any month in 2023.
Top PS Plus Essential games of 2024 so far
- #1 — Evil West (January 2024)
- #2 — Foamstars (February 2024)
- #3 — Nobody Saves the World (January 2024)
- #4 — A Plague Tale: Requiem (January 2024)
- #5 — Rollerdrome (February 2024)
- #6 — Steelrising (February 2024)
NightmareFarm
Member
Who cares, reviews aren't everything. Don't be a sheep NPC, go play the game for yourself, it's free until march.
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Doom85
Member
Foamstars wasn't even the top played PS+ game of the month. It got beaten by last year's Evil West.
February’s PS Plus games see lowest PS5 player turnout in 14 months
Despite a strong debut from day-one game Foamstars, our data suggests that the PS Plus games for February 2024 had a player count lower than any month in 2023.
Top PS Plus Essential games of 2024 so far
- #1 — Evil West (January 2024)
- #2 — Foamstars (February 2024)
- #3 — Nobody Saves the World (January 2024)
- #4 — A Plague Tale: Requiem (January 2024)
- #5 — Rollerdrome (February 2024)
- #6 — Steelrising (February 2024)
To be fair, I haven’t played Evil West yet, but I heard it was an overlooked gem. It’s not like Foamstars lost to a bad game or a game that had already been played by a ton of people.
Foamstars wasn't even the top played PS+ game of the month. It got beaten by last year's Evil West.
February’s PS Plus games see lowest PS5 player turnout in 14 months
Despite a strong debut from day-one game Foamstars, our data suggests that the PS Plus games for February 2024 had a player count lower than any month in 2023.
Top PS Plus Essential games of 2024 so far
- #1 — Evil West (January 2024)
- #2 — Foamstars (February 2024)
- #3 — Nobody Saves the World (January 2024)
- #4 — A Plague Tale: Requiem (January 2024)
- #5 — Rollerdrome (February 2024)
- #6 — Steelrising (February 2024)
Not really what that article says though. Foamstars was the highest played of February, but it brought in less players than Evil West did when it was added in January.
Still a flop if that analysis is true, since a multiplayer shooter game with fairly prominent marketing is undoubtedly expected to bring in more players than an AA single player shooter.
Not sure why Square didn’t try to shoot for a PC/PS5 release. They’ve seemingly shot themselves in the foot
Fabieter
Member
Internet hate/hype can make/break a game no matter the qualities.
ByWatterson
Member
It's funny how Colin Moriarty speculated that Helldivers 2 was being sent out to die - after all, Foamstars was releasing into PS+ at the same time.
Seems to be the exact opposite.
We love Colin, but come on.
Seems to be the exact opposite.
We love Colin, but come on.