Review: Flip Wars (Nintendo Switch)

Rating: 8.4
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · July 12, 2017

Compete to claim the most coloured panels and stop your opponents from gaining ground in this frantic free-for-all!

Pros:

Nice graphics.
204MB Download size.
Optional tutorial section.
Set rumble strength.
Battle- Local or online 4 player support.
Bot support for single player offline.
How to play section.
Game evolves around painting tiles, The most painted colour wins.
Simple two button control scheme.
Three game types- Knockout, Panel battle and life battle.
Online- Can host or join a room.
Fun to play.
Powerups- Randomly spawn and change the game play up like speed boost, Paint diagonally or invincibility.
Gimmicks- In level weapons/tools that are usually mounted.
Robust controls with actions such as cancel air jumps or the ability to move sideways in the air for more control.
Panels- Move fast on your colour and slower on other colours.
Loads of different level layouts and themes.
Knock out- Hit a play and they get temporarily knocked out of the game.
In level scenarios like the water level that causes the level to be hit by a wave and stunning players on the ground.
Pick up and play.
Works well on handheld and TV big screen.

Cons:

Achievements, Local and ranked battle are all coming soon and locked out.
No customization.
No unlocks.
No level editor.

The Numbers:

8/10

Graphics - 8/10
8/10

Sound - 8/10
9/10

Accessability - 9/10
8/10

Length - 8/10
9/10

Fun Factor - 9/10

8.4/10

Summary

Flip wars is a lot of fun let that be said first and fore most. The only real let down is the lack of any customisation or unlocks. Despiting having a few modes of play, It feels very much a one trick pony. It lacks the addiction levels of say Bomberman but it is a good party game and more aimed at local play than single player. It looks like content will be coming to the title so you never know what to expect. As it is the game is fun but lacks any real depth.