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.