7.0
Frantics isn't the killer app PlayLink needs, but a charming art style, fun characters, good use of the phone-based controls, and a diverse selection of quality mini-games good make it a good party game.
Frantics
Napnok Games · Mar 6, 2018
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Frantics is a PlayLink party-game, developed by NapNok Games in partnership with Sony XDev. The game is a mini-games collection with genres ranging from frenetic action arena brawls to equally frenetic strategic turn based games. The challenges are hosted by a scheming, manipulative and... charmingly unfair Fox. He will do anything to stir up controversy, encourage backstabbing and incite shenanigans. All players fight to most crowns throughout the game – but the Fox has introduced a secondary currency, coins, that can be used for bribery, backstabbing, sabotaging and all kind of shenanigans.
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- 6.0The game itself plays very smoothly and the PlayLink controller is very responsive. One might expect a certain amount of lag or connectivity issues but the game performs amazingly well. If you are looking for a casual gaming session and a fun party game, Frantics is the party game for you, just don’t expect that much variety. The game is available for the PlayStation 4.
- Even with some basic design flaws and the eventual monotony of playing the same mini-games over and over, Frantics is a fun distraction that could tide you and the family over for hours.
- 7.5Frantics is a solid title in the PlayLink line of games for the PS4 that’ll surely bring laughter, competition, and rivalry to any party. The unique art style and flow of game sessions truly make it enjoyable to experience and play through. While the mini-games themselves may be rather similar and, at times, not as exciting, it truly depends on who is playing and how they are doing so that’ll spice things up.
- 7.0It might not be too innovative, but Frantics provides an enjoyable party experience that Sony's PlayLink service has been lacking. It certainly isn't a killer app, but the fun variety of minigames and its (mostly) responsive controls show how much of a good time PlayLink can provide when it's properly used.
- 8.0For those looking for a fun party game, Frantics fits the bill nicely. It’s not the deepest game out there, but then again this is targeting the casual demographic. Requiring the use of a dedicated app on mobile phones or tablets is a double-edged sword, as well, but the execution is simple and reliable. For about $20 USD, Frantics will provide gamers and non-gamers alike something entertaining to do at a get-together without burying their face in a small screen.
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with family or friends its very fun game but you cant enjoy when you are alone
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