PSN Review – Critter Crunch
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The graphics for this game are astonishing to say the least. The animation looks like something out of a classic Disney movie. Comparing screens from the iPhone version to the PSN version gives you a glimpse of the major spike in the graphics department. The PSN title features different hand-drawn backgrounds for each stage, and they are beautiful. The game is even better in motion too, watching Biggs roll around incredibly fast, but very smoothly.
Surprisingly, Critter Crunch does in fact feature a multiplayer mode. Multiplayer features two options: Local Play, or Internet Play. When going into Internet Play, the player will have two more options: Versus or Co-op. Versus is whichever Biggs lasts the longest between two players. Filling up your hunger bar all the way will give a new row of critters to your opponent, and other surprising stuff can happen as well.
Co-op mode is essentially the same as Versus, without an opponent. Two players work together to stay alive, instead of working against one another. This mode would work perfectly for the player who really isn’t into battling against others, but working with them.
The online mode, to put it simply, is fun, and does not feel tacked on. Two modes for Critter Crunch online seems like a perfect amount, and any more would have probably been too much.
Critter Crunch starts out as being very simple in the beginning of the game, but as time progresses, gets more difficult and complex. This is especially shown by the puzzles and challenges, which sometimes are brain numbingly challenging. As the story progresses, the game does seem to get a little bit complicated. However, practice does make perfect, and so playing the gamer for a long time might give the player the hang of all these creatures.
Overall, Critter Crunch is a simple yet challenging, addicting, fun time. The graphics in this game are gorgeous, and you can tell our friends at Capybara Games have put a lot of effort into the title. It may not be one of the greatest PSN titles, but it is a blast, and definitely worth your 7 dollars.
PlayStation LifeStyle’s Final Score
An addictive title that will “eat up” hours of your time. Gorgeous animation. Fun and cute, even with all of the barfing. |  |
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14 Responses to “PSN Review – Critter Crunch”
s/addicting/addictive/
This game is very addicting and for 6.99 its a steal. The gameplay varies much more than meets the eye and they continue to add more to the gameplay as you advance. For 6.99 you’re crazy to pass this game up, its well worth 7 bucks.
Thanks for this review Dan. I was on the fence about this title, but your review has convinced me to go ahead and purchase it. Nicely done!
The review is spot on, EXCEPT, for the last sentence. It definately IS one of the best games on PSN and hands down the BEST PUZZLE GAME on PSN. Alot of reviews I’ve read had Lumines Supernova as the consistently highest rated puzzle game on PSN and its a great game don’t get me wrong I like it alot but, Critter Crunch IMO is much more “fun”, its alot cheaper than lumines and CC has online play, something lumines should have but does not.
Everyone should get this game.
great review.. this game is a steal at the price
I’ve been wanting a new casual game to pick up & play, I’ll look into this later.
ty for the review
how is the soundtrack btw, no mention of that
also, “there is no reason to not go back”
what in tarnation does that mean?
agreed, this game is great. one of the best titles on the PSN, a great puzzler and yes very addicitve.
The animation is superb, and barfing has never been so much fun.
Get it!
good review… this is by far the best puzzle game out.. luminus was boring
“also,’there is no reason to not go back’”
It means, there is no reason for the player to not go back.
Picked this up last night and played it with my wife. Great, great game. I only wish the tutorials carried over to multiplayer. My wife and I sat down to play together for the first time and we didn’t have a clue what the hell was what. We are now taking turns going through single player stages which is my only disappointment with the game. A minor complaint.
nice read! I just got my new PS slim last week, it’s pretty good
Sincerly,
Sodagod @ Modern Warfare 2 Forums
I recommenced it to a few people after finally beating it..anyone still in debate mode should just buy it. the cartoon look adds to the atmosphere.
@shadowjin
i agree, i liked the intro freefall. lol
[...] Critter Crunch released October 8th in North America to much acclaim from many top gaming publications, earning an extremely positive metascore of 86. Critter Crunch is due to launch in Europe and Australia on November 19. To coincide with Critter Crunch’s PAL launch, we caught up with Capybara Games’ Nathan Vella to talk about all things Critter Crunch as well as the history and future plans for the Toronto-based development team. [...]