Review: Spitlings (PlayStation 4)
Frantic Gameplay, Juicy Visuals, Hypnotic Beats: SPITLINGS is a cute but unforgiving Hardcore Arcade Game for 1 – 4 players in which you waggle through a gauntlet of bouncy bubbles.
Pros:
- Cartoon graphics.
- 794.5mb download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- 3 modes-story, party, and multiplayer for both online and offline play. A fourth mode-editor is coming soon.
- Multiplayer is online or offline only.
- 2-4 player support.
- Comics-unlock and read comics based on the cast of characters.
- Over 60 Spitlings to unlock.
- Opening tutorials and controls are shown on the pause menu.
- Can change the color of the levels with a button press and unlock new colors.
- Fun bouncy soundtrack.
- Gameplay-puzzle shooter where you have to destroy the enemy by spitting at them, you only have limited spit but can pick up spit from the floor and use it again.
- Fast-paced.
- Simple to learn and very pick up and play.
- Puzzle elements to some of the levels.
- Each level is timed.
- At the end of the level, you can rescue a Spitling.
- Navigate around the level by flying (spitting downwards) wading through the liquid and using items and props in the environment like spring pads etc.
- One hit death but quick restarts.
- Autosaves regularly.
- A lot of fun.
- Clever level design.
- Co-op mode is where one player loses a life then all players lose a life and you restart.
- B-side is a new variant of levels where time matters.
- Over 100 levels.
- Excellent comic book style cutscenes.
- Workout for your brain without you realizing it.
Cons:
- Slight learning curve getting used to the whole limited spit thing.
- Can get so hectic you just want to scream.
- You hate squidgy things.
- No editor mode yet.
- Difficulty spikes.
- Not as fun in single player.
