Review: Epic Dumpster Bear Dumpster Fire Redux (PlayStation 4)
The “Epic Dumpster Bear: Dumpster Fire Redux” edition is the director’s cut of the cult indie hit with new levels and more cinematics exploring dumpster bear’s past.
Pros:
- Ok graphics.
- 1.31GB Download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- Platformer gameplay.
- Three save slots.
- Each level has many collectibles from Salmon coins to coins.
- Simple basic move set- Jump, Wall jump and run.
- Kill enemies by jumping on them.
- Collect gold coins and use them to unlock bonus levels or to continue from a checkpoint in a level following a game over.
- End of level mini game- You drop down and must belly flop onto a target.
- Level select map.
- Can replay levels.
- Seven worlds and over 65 levels to complete
- Multiple route levels.
- Controls are solid, Jumping and climbing feel firm and responsive.
- Many enemy types from cows to drones to drones carrying cows or even alligators in barrels.
- Secret exits.
- Powerups grant new powers like double jump or bombs as an example.
- It is fun to play.
- Two hearts- Each hit you lose one, Lose both and its game over.
- Witty lore/facts on loading screens.
- Fast loading.
- A lot of replayabnbility.
- Difficult.
- Boss fights.
- Ongoing tutorials.
- Best score and level time is shown on the level select screen.
Cons:
- Looks like a flash game.
- Not the best music, Very generic.
- Some dubious animations.
- No leaderboards.
- Time isnt shown in the game.
- Some dodge AI tactics.
- Sometimes the level doesnt scroll with you.
- Cannot look around a level like below you or above you.
- Wall jumping is a bit off thanks to the way the hang on mechanic works.
- Difficult.
- Stamps- Nopt sure what they are really but they dont do anything.
- Enemies are very basic.
