Given that for the price you can download Putty Squad not only for the Vita, but also for the PS4 as part of the cross-buy scheme, the extra value is an extra bonus. There’s certainly enough replay value in terms of top scores and completion targets to keep you coming back – I’m not particularly a trophy hunter or completionist in general, but Putty Squad seemed to sub-consciously call me back.
Putty Squad
System 3 Software · Mar 11, 2014
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A timeless classic is reborn. Putty Squad returns in a reimagined, vibrant rendition of the popular platformer from the 90's. Help the beloved blue blob rescue his friends in the quirky adventure that has you inflating, stretching, squishing, morphing, and punching your way to victory.
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- 6.0Putty Squad is a slightly overpriced but well-produced, and a highly enjoyable game for fans of retro platformers; it's well suited for the Nintendo 3DS. The game is charming, imaginative and funny, and serves as a reminder as to why many Amiga platformers where so beloved in the '90s.
- 5.0One of the oddest things about the game is that it doesn't look like a PS4 release at all -- in fact, it would have been fine on the PS1, albeit without a slight visual sheen that's currently present. The good news is everything is bright so it's easy to differentiate friend from foe, but the actual visuals themselves are dull and uninspired.
- Much of Putty Squad’s design decisions seemed steeped in the early ’90s. Beyond actual platforming, you’ve got stars to collect as well as special stickers. Then, of course, the art looks like a much older platforming adventure than anything current. ...However, be warned that it is quite the challenge which can make it more frustrating than fun. Putty Squad is weird but it might just gain some new fans thanks to the multi-system release.
- 4.0Putty Squad isn’t a good game by modern standards. It’s repetitive, confusing, dull, and a reminder that the medium has evolved. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t a niche that may still enjoy this, and if you happen to squeeze into that cross-section then there’s plenty to sink your teeth into here. Everyone else looking to relive the past may be better off tackling one of the Blue Blur’s adventures, though – and letting this blue blob fester in the pipes beneath the sink.
- 6.0Overall, Putty Squad is an enjoyable game that offers a wide variety of content. It nails the controls and interface, being easily accessible, and offers fun puzzles and platform antics. Unfortunately, due to its repetitive nature and frequent drops in frame-rate, it does detract from the fun. Fans of the original Putty Squad should get a lot of enjoyment from this, but for everyone else? Maybe wait for a price drop as it is quite high right now.
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