KiiBOOM sent me a a set of their Flick switches to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Strawberry Jello Switches and the Sprout Picnic Keycaps. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it.
What’s in the box?
35 Flick Linear Mechanical Switches
Features
The Flick Switch promises to be one of KiiBOOM’s most comfortable switch with its high-accuracy yet soft actuation force. Its high quality nylon build gives it its unique creamy sound and durability. Rated up to 50 million presses, the Flick switches are ready to reliably take on any workload. If you are looking for a 5 pin system to upgrade your MXS structure ecosystem, the KiiBOOM Flick switches are a strong contender.
Sound Test
Review
Users will be impressed by the KiiBOOM Flick switch‘s high quality build. The casing looks well machined, and the presses feel smooth and soft. I accidentally bent a pin of one of the switches, but was able to fix it and haven’t noticed any dip in performance. While I wouldn’t go bending pins to test the switch’s durability, it does give me confidence in the the Flick switches quality. Regardless of the bend test, the switches perform well out of the box. There was no noticeable latency or ghosting out of the box, handling both my workload and gaming needs comfortably.
The Flick switches set is a comfortable one. They have not triggered my repetitive stress injuries, allowing me to work for long hours without issue. The presses feel soft, with a slight firmness to create that satisfying comfortable experience I’ve come to prefer. The key presses themselves give off a more muted thonking sound. It is a sound that is audible enough to create that satisfying typing ASMR we’re all craving without filling the house with unwanted noise. For what is worth, my daughter loves the sound and will steal my keyboard just to hear the sounds of the button presses. See above.
If you are looking for a key switch for your setup or are upgrading and old one, get your self a few boxes of KiiBOOM flick switches. They are a really great place to start.
I was sent a free copy of Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a visual novel that effectively explores dealing with trauma. This is your trigger warning.
A group of boys and girls find themselves in a strange world world similar to theirs, but off somehow. They have no memory of who they are or how they got there. The world around them seems to be empty except for the mindless drones that seem to be put in place to keep them trapped. The only way out of this world is to solve a series of puzzles that will have each character deal with their trauma. There are multiple endings, a few interesting mini games, and a lot of dark themes to sit through in Noise Scramble City.
Gameplay
Players will read through each characters story, making the choices that affect the endings of the story. There are multiple endings to explore for a good amount of replayability. Each character has a unique set of puzzles and mini games that are thematic with their back story. The game is split into two segments: exploration and story. In exploration, players click around each uniquely themed room for clues and puzzle pieces. The goal is to piece together bits of a characters backstory to move to the next room. Outside of these rooms, players get to see the characters interact and their relationships with each other develop. It is a lot of reading with interesting puzzles and mini-games to break things up.
Review
The game starts off with a trigger warning and immediately gets dark You’ve been warned.
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is a fantastic novel about facing and dealing with trauma. While the themes are dark, the game addresses its topics appropriately. Each character is unique and memorable, and the story is interesting and engaging. Unfortunately, the English translation isn’t perfect. There are a lot of grammar mistakes and noticeable typos that might take some of the immersion away from the story. As an former English Major, I had no issues because the story was good enough. I did skip over a few parts that felt slow, but I also read through this game in one sitting.
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is an aesthetically pleasing novel. The game has a great artstyle for a unique and flavorful world and it fills with cool colorful characters. The game also has a fantastic soundtrack to set the mood and get players immersed. What makes Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo the perfect visual novel is its balance between puzzles and all the reading. The puzzles are all very interesting. There is a guide available (with spoilers) if needed, but most of the puzzles are pretty straight forward.
I love that I got to collect all these parts of a narative, but the choices I made also meant I couldn’t get the whole story in one playthrough. I will be playing this game again soon because I need to know everything.
If you’re looking for a a good visual novel, don’t mind a few spelling errors here and there or the dark themes it deals with, pick up Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo. This is one of those games you need to read through at least once.
I was sent a free copy of Skygard Arena to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Skygard Arenais a unique strategy indie PVP game out now on Steam (Currently 35% off until October 2nd).
Skygard has been split into five unique factions, each with their own flavor and abilities. To avoid long and drawn out wars, the five factions come together to compete in the Arena. Each faction sends their collection of their best champions to duke it out in the ultimate show of power and wit. Choose your champion as you face off against other people through epic PVP matches, or see your favorite faction rise to the top in the campaign mode. Can you master your abilities and come out on top?
Gameplay
Players take turns controlling their team of three champions as they try to capture objectives and pick up resources. Players take turns controlling each of their champions as they strategize their victory. Turns are based on the character’s priority. Each character can move, use a main action and a fast action. Each character has a movement action for a bit of added mystery. Players must balance fighting off the enemy and taking objectives. The first team to take all the objectives wins. It is a game that has a bit of learning curve learned through experience. While the tutorial and the story do a good job at on-boarding players to the fundamentals of the game, there are a few nuances (like the combo system) that the player will need to pick up through experimentation and additional research.
Review
Skygard Arena is a solid PVP strategy game that ill fill its niche nicely. The game has a cool artstyle with a decent amount of flavor (I love the distinct styles of the different factions) and sound mechanics. Those who are looking for a unique strategy experience should definitely look into this game. The game runs well and it will earn its $15.
My biggest issue with the game is that the campaign isn’t very good. The voice acting is bad and the writing doesn’t do enough to capture my attention. I shouldn’t really be expecting much for a game with the focus on PvP, but that is where I would spend most of my time. I tried PvP and got wrecked, but that is more of a skill issue. The game ran fine, I am just bad. Even so, the game does need a bigger community. Make sure you join the official Discord. The people seem friendly towards beginners and casuals, and it is a great place to keep up with news and events.
The game does give players the option to play AI matches. For the most part, these are a great feature to explore different faction, combos, and strategies, but the turns can be a little long. The campaign is still a better way to learn the game, but this option is a great for casuals who aren’t ready for PvP, or those who want to explore something new without the pressure.
Honestly, the game is fine and deserves a bigger audience. I appreciate that the game tries new things in the space. Having to balance positioning, objectives, and enemy units creates enough complexity and depth to keep things engaging. I love that there aren’t 1000 different macro/micro actions to manage. Everything is pretty contained within the arena while still allowing for a good amount of strategy. The biggest barrier will be learning each character’s abilities and how they interact with others to build your team. Whether you have time for that will be up to you, but I am sure there are people in the community currently solving the meta.
Skygard Arena is going to do well in its niche if it can build its community. It needs and deserves more players. If you like strategy games and don’t mind the PvP, Skygard has a unique twist that is worth trying once.
KiiBOOM sent me the Dough Fluff keycap set for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. If you enjoy my review, please don’t hesitate to ask. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the KiiBOOM Strawberry Jello Switches and the Jade75 Keyboard.
What’s in the box?
141 Dough Fluff Keycap Set
Features
The KiiBOOM Dough Fluff Keycap Set are an adorable whimsical desert themed set for those looking for a colorful cozy aesthetic. Each key features a unique desert themed design printed into a high quality key cap. The set comes with 141 keys compatible with Cherry MX and most MX-style switches. I recommend checking out the KiiBOOM Strawberry Jellow switches if you want to stay on theme. With 141 key caps, users can upgrade anything from the most compact 60% keyboard, to the largest full sized key board. It doesn’t have to match (Mine doesn’t), but it might be better if it does. They high quality build means you can enjoy your adorable new keycaps no matter the workload.
Review
I used these keycaps to upgrade a cheap mechanical keyboard I had laying around. There was nothing wrong with the keyboard and felt it was the best way to test the quality of the KiiBOOM keycaps. I did not understand how cheap the original keyboard until I upgraded to the KiiBOOM components.
The KiiBOOM Dough Fluff Keycap Set are not only an adorable set with fun flavor, they are high quality keycaps that are ready to take on any workload. I was impressed by how well crafted each cap is. I love the design of each key, and appreciate how high quality the printing is. It definitely feels like the design isn’t fading any time soon. My only complaint is that the keycaps don’t match the keyboard I put them into, but that is more my fault than KiiBOOMs.
What I like the most is how the design feels. The keycaps feel and look like marshmallows which not only adds immersion to the theme, but makes typing a delight. I never thought keycaps made much of a difference in a build, but the Dough Fluff set proved me wrong. I am very excited to check out the other caps in my collection!
If you’re looking for a cute and fun keycap set to liven up your setup, the KiiBOOM Dough Fluff set is a great place to start. Whether you are starting a new build, updating an old one, or upgrading a cheap one, the KiiBOOM Dough Fluff keycaps will not disappoint.
EasySMX sent me the S10 wireless gaming controller for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you check out you also check out my review for the X15 Controller. Make sure you use my discount code Jose S10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase.
What’s in the box?
EasySMX S10 Gamepad
2 x Magnetic Faceplates
1 x Circular D-Pad
1 x Cross D-Pad
USB-C to USB-A Cable
2 x Sticker Sheet
1 x User Manual
Features
With the population of Switch 2 growing against the overall gaming landscape, so too grows the need for high quality peripherals, and EasySMX has come up with an affordable and beautiful solution. For an unbeatable price of only $59.99 (51 with my discount code), gamers can enjoy the feature-rich gamepad in either black or white:
The controller looks great in either color, but the white will be prone to smudging. Of course, this wouldn’t be a gaming peripheral without RGB, and the S10 has a beautifully lit face that acts as a subtle accent without turning your room into a rave. For a bit of added flare, the controller comes with two sheets of stickers and magnetic plats so that you can personalize your controller to fit your style.
Fortunately, the S10 is deeper than its aesthetics. The S10 is ready to upgrade your Switch gaming experience to the next level with its many optimized features. Its advanced mecha-buttons give players a very clicky sound but the precision and longevity they need to game uninterrupted. The TMR Sticks are not only precise, but promise a comfortable smooth glide. Most importantly, the high speed low latency connection for both its wired and Bluetooth modes means this controller is ready to compete in the most competitive of arenas. Couple this with its solid battery life, and you have a fantastic upgrade to any setup.
Most importantly, the S10 has been optimized for the Switch, with a lot of the features Nintendo users crave. The S10 comes with advanced motion controls, a built NFC reader for all your amiibos, and a one-tap wake-up feature for the Switch 2. But if you don’t have a Switch, you can enjoy the controller with any of your other devices.
Review
Users will open the box and appreciate how well made and pretty the S10 controller is. It is a little on the lighter side, but it certainly doesn’t feel cheap. I particularly like the textured handles that give the controller its satisfying feel. The additional faceplate and stickers are fun for those who want to customize the controllers, but I am not creative enough to take advantage of this feature. This is a very pretty controller without the need of customization. I love the RGB and how it doesn’t feel intrusive, but it can be shut off if you don’t like it. I think it gives the controller its flare.
Getting past the looks, users will be impressed by the amount of features the controller comes with. The two extra buttons on the bottom of the controller are a very useful and have become a staple in my gaming journey. My favorite feature is the circular D-Pad that made it feel like a smooth joystick. I like that I always have the option to switch to a regular cross D-Pad, but I am finding it hard to. Other than that, the control works well. The haptic controls feel good and add to the immersion, the NFC reader picks up my Amiibos, and sticks feel really good. The controller is responsive out of the box, and it was able to handle all of my gaming needs. Of course I am just a filthy casual, but there is value in it for me regardless.
As great as this controller is, I do have a couple of complaints. One of my complaints is with the sound of the switches. While I didn’t notice any imput lag in either of the connections, the clicking button pressing makes sounds cheap and can get annoying. If you like the ASMR experience that comes with mechanical keyboard switches, there is some value in the S10. I wouldn’t call the sound a deal breaker, but it is something to consider.
My biggest issue with the controller is comfort. Full disclosed, I have a repetitive stress injury that requires certain ergonomics. Controllers, especially cheaply made controllers ruin my hands. While the S10 isn’t the most comfortable or ergonomic controller, I was able to get enough meaningful gaming to keep it in my rotation. The S10 may cause some discomfort, but it is a lot more comfortable than using the joycons.
So what is my final verdict? If you have a switch and need a new controller, the EasySMX S10 is a fantastic option. The gamepad looks great, has a lot of useful features, and is an upgrade from the joycons. You can pick up your S10 gamepad from the official SMX store. Make sure you use my discount code Jose S10 to save a bit of money.
The KiiBoom x Strawberryjam1986 Strawberry Jello Switch Set comes with 35 5-pin switches. These are linear switches compatible with MX keycaps. Rated for up to 50,000,000 keystrokes, these switches are built to last. These switches were also built to perform and take on any workload with its ideal actuation and high-accuracy feedback. Most importantly, the housing promises a comfortable typing experience with that satisfying typing ASMR enthusiasts seek.
Sound Test
Review
I used the Strawberry Jello switches to replace the ones that came with one of my budget keyboards. I did not know how budget the keyboard was until I started taking it apart. These switches were a fantastic upgrade, and made an a very usable keyboard into a delight. I first noticed the soft creamy sound that I have come to crave when I am typing. I then noticed how much more comfortable the switches were to use. Each press felt softer and I felt my hard hurt less and less the more I used this keyboard. I did not notice any change in performance. The previous switches did the job, and these handled my workload just as well. The only real difference is that the old switches feel cheap, and I have no intention in putting them back.
If you are looking for a set of switches to either give new life to an old mechanical keyboard or if you’re building a brand new one, these are the KiiBOOM Strawberry Jellos are a great place to start. They are easy to install, they are well crafted, perform well, and they are very cute. If you’re looking to build a cozy setup, you can’t go wrong with KiiBOOM stuff, especially with these switches.
I was sent a free copy of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinion. This will be my honest review.
You are the new principle of a school for aspiring heroes. As principle, it your job to recruit the best the land has to offer and train them to be the heroes the realm needs. You will have to start from zero, as you build your school, expand its facilities, and improve its accreditation. Do you have what it takes to make your school the most prestigious of the land? Will your heroes define the future of the realm?
Gameplay
The game is split into three different loops: school management, party management, and adventuring.
As principle of the school, players will need to upgrade and manage their facilities to provide them most for their students. The structures and rooms that fill the walls of the school will help level the students for adventures, boost their stats, and boost resource production. Knowing what room or facility to build is kind of important, but there isn’t a real need to play optimally. The game feels very forgiving to a point. There will also be random events that pop up around the school that give random rewards and a bit of flavor. The game will ask players if they want to give a pop quiz and reward the player based on their answers.
Students who go to the school earn XP by going to class or visiting the different facilities. This is all automated. Gearing, party creation, and a students acceptance is up to the player. Players will need to craft weapons for their players, assign their classes, and fill the party with eager students. The hard part is leveling and gearing players enough to successfully complete missions and ultimately graduate from the school. A school earns prestige based on the graduates. You are attempting to generate fame and a legacy.
While students can earn XP and level by attending class or using the many facilities, nothing beats earning real world experience. Players can send their students on quests that scale in difficulty. Players can manage multiple parties and fill those parties with different types of units. Participating in quests earn units XP, and completing quests earns players resources. Players must learn how to manage their parties efficiently to progress through the story.
Review
I am sure Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story has its niche, but the game is really boring. What kills the game for me is the grind. Everything, even in the earliest stages of the game, feels like it takes forever. I don’t mind a grind, even if it is very repetitive, but i found each gamaplay loop basic and uninteresting.
So as a village management game, there really isn’t much to do. I don’t like that there isn’t a fast forward function, especially since the game feels slow from the beginning. I appreciate the casual approach to the genre, but it almost feels too casual with very little depth. I messed up really early and graduated all my good units and all I could do was wait around a long time before I could properly take on quests again. This destroyed any interest I had in the game, and it made it hard to want to keep playing.
Gearing and party management is an very interesting concept, but the implementation is on the simpler side. This wouldn’t be a problem if farming for the materials didn’t take so long, and the grind is very boring. I do like that i had to discover and unlock new weapons by playing the game, but it just takes so long to get to anywhere meaningful.
The adventuring loop is probably my least favorite part of this game. Quests feel repetitive and combat isn’t interesting until you can unlock classes. Unlocking classes takes too long, and leveling every single student starts to feel like a chore. I kind of wish this part was also automated because I didn’t feel like it added much to the game. I would have preferred to build my school, prepare my students, send them on quests, and wait for them to return with rewards. Of course, I would have loved to be able to fast forward through all of this process.
That said, there are parts of this game I do like. I love the game’s whimsical artstyle, and the music that fills the world. I like the idea of building up my school and student body, but the execution doesn’t vibe with me. I can see this title being a fun casual game you pull up when you are in the mood for some cozy gaming, but there are also better options. It isn’t a bad game, but I wouldn’t get it at full price.
If you like the art and want a village management that isn’t a huge commitment, sure. Otherwise, the game is boring and you can do a lot better.
I was asked to cover Monmusu Girls: Autobattler and was given free ingame items for my review. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. I also did not redeem any of the in-game items until I was done with my review. I wanted to see how free-to-play friendly the experience was.
Collect your army of cute monster girls and face off against the Demon King’s army. Upgrade your units to make them stronger, go on different quests and missions, and make a few friends along the way. How far will this magical journey take you? What will your team look like in the end?
Review
Monmusu Girls: Autobattler is a phone app that has been ported as a steam game. As a result, some of the controls are clunky. Playing it on the Steam Deck is preferred because this game works great with the touch screen. The gameplay loop is simple. You click through the different screens, collecting cute anime girls and sending them to earn materials. There is a story, but it is poorly written and not the reason to play the game. You are playing the game for the art. I love the art, but you are getting a censored version of what they show in the promotional images on Steam. The girls are a lot more covered up, but that doesn’t ruin the game. I personally like that I can play the game in public without it ever getting to lewd.
What will ruin the game is its gameplay, it is very simple. I am sure there are some nuances I wasn’t catching, buffs I wasn’t maximizing, and I was very wasteful with my resources, but you really are just clicking until you run out of resources. Resources in the beginning are bountiful, and leveling feels fast. This is a little shady tactic common in gacha games to get people hooked, and the game does it well. The problem I have with the game is that once you get past this grace period, the game stops. You stop winning battles and don’t have the resources to level up without grinding. Luckily, you can grind in the background, but that jarring shift in tempo is going to turn off people to the game. I wish this progression was done a little more casually so people are eased into it, but the goal is to make money from people who don’t want to wait for the grind.
Leveling in this game sucks. Players have to buy levels for their Valkyrie with essence material they earn by completing missions. Weapons need to be leveled by cannibalizing other items. There are extra special levels you can buy for each Valkyrie by pulling their puzzle pieces. These are systems put in place to slow players down, and once you run out of resources, it essentially locks you out of the game.
Leveling Valkyrie by buying levels is a terrible system. There are important progression missions that require players to own a certain amount of Valkyrie at a certain level. Once you get past the grace period, it takes a very long time to level each required character. God forbid you pull a character you like more after you’ve invested all your resources leveling something you will end up replacing. There are also events that forces players to use different teams, and that means you’re facing off these challenges with a few level 1s with no gear. I wish I could level characters through normal XP gain with the option to buy ascensions like other games in the genre. This would just make the grind feel less wasteful because I would want to build a powerful themed team to earn better rewards.
Valkyrie also have extra levels that can only be leveled by exchanging enough puzzle pieces. That means players will have to continue to gamble until they have enough puzzle pieces to max out their character, and that feels greedy.
items in this game are pointless. They don’t do much except offer buffs, and leveling them is a worse experience than leveling the units. It would be cool if legendary items would be craftable, and I wish they had abities like poisons and debuffs. Then I would be forced to decide what items to cannibalize instead of mindlessly clicking for my power level to go up. It takes a lot of resources to do this, and the changes don’t feel as impactful as leveling.
To earn puzzle pieces to turn in, Valkyrie to fight for you, or weapons to equip or cannibalize you need to buy chests. Chests all use the same currency and that means you will need a lot of it to level up your team to do better content. The grind for this after you pass that grace period feels bad, and good luck pulling what you need.
Where this game will lose players is that you can skip all of this with real money. You can buy essence to level your team, weapons to gear them up, and puzzle pieces to max them out. You can even buy powerful units and weapons that are guaranteed. How do I know this? Because the game doesn’t stop bombarding me with ads for special deals or notifying me of parts of the game that I am missing out on. I get that they are trying to make money, but this gets annoying quick. It also kind of sucks that the PvP part of this game is going to be dominated by the folks who spend the money, leaving the poor folks to click towards what I assume will be an ever moving goalpost.
So what did I think of the game? I have a very healthy addiction to gacha games, so I will probably keep playing. The art is cute and I already feel invested. For the record, what I was given for free only gave me a few levels of progress, now I am stuck grinding with the rest of them.
I do like that the game developers are actively working to make the experience better. At least they are actively working on fixing the bugs. I also like the music and artstyle. What I don’t like about the game is how pay to win the game can be if you let it. If you’re playing casually here and there, the bottle neck shouldn’t be a problem. If you like the game and have the means, you should support them financially.
So should you get this game? Well if you like the art and want the thrilling gameplay of collecting waifus, sure. You can through this in the background and click your way to victory. However, if you want a deep RPG with cute anime girls, this isn’t it. It is free to play, but the end of the day, it is a gacha game designed to take your money.
Epomaker sent me the HE68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboardfor free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Magcore87 keyboard and the EK21 keypad. I will also be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it.
What’s in the Box?
HE 68 Lite Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard
3 Additional Switches
Screws for Adjustments
Hand Strap and Strap Accessories
USB-C to USB-A Cable
Key/Switch Puller
User Manual
Features
The HE68 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard is a 65% portable wired keyboard that does not break the bank. Its light weight and compact design make it perfect for travel, and the included hand strap makes it much more convenient. With a total of 68 programmable backlit keys, users can enjoy a versatile gaming solution for only $40. Users can customize the polling rate and actuation of the HE68 Lite for an experience that not only fits their gaming style, but takes it to the next level. It is also SOCD and DKS ready for those who need that extra edge. With the ability to easily program macros, the HE68 proves to be a powerful machine in a small package. Some people may be disappointed by the lack or wireless support, but a wired connection is unparalleled when it comes to performance and reliability. Luckily, the HE68 lite promises to do both at a very reasonable price point.
Sound Test
Review
Users might be disappointed by the HE68 Lite at first glace. The keyboard feels like cheap plastic, but it looks well made. The keys are printed clearly and everything else is well machined. The light weight design does make it ideal for travel, and it does feel sturdy enough to survive a few trips.
Using the keyboard might bring a bit more disappointment. If you’ve used good switches before, the HE68 feels cheap. Typing sounds like plastic pieces banging against each other, so don’t expect that satisfying clacking you’d get from a nicer mechanical keyboard. The switches also feel a little stiff. Adjusting the actuation helps, but out of the box experience isn’t satisfying. That said, the keyboard is comfortable enough to use, even for long sprints. It may not be strictly ergonomic, but it didn’t trigger my repetitive stress injury like other cheap keyboards have done.
As for the keyboards performance, you are getting a powerful contender at the price point. There was ghosting and the HE68 proved very responsive. It was able to handle my level of competitive as well as my everyday workflow without issue.
At this price point, you aren’t doing much better. They keyboard works well out of the box and has a few interesting features that give it a respectable amount of versatility. If you are looking for an affordable gaming keyboard or something you can travel with, I don’t think you can find much better than the HE68 Lite gaming keyboard.
I was sent a free copy of Rally Arcade Classics to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Rally Arcade Classics is an arcade racer out now on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Hop into your favorite car and race across some beautiful trail in an authentic arcade rally car experience. This game puts its players behind the wheel of iconic cars from the era in a experience fit for veteran and newbies alike. Whether you are setting the course record, taking first place in a race, or driving through one of the other many challenges, you won’t be siting at idle. Can you master your control over the elements and be the best racer to hit the leader boards?
Review
Rally Arcade Classics is the best arcade racer you can pick up on PC. It has a fun ratro aesthetic that takes me back to the days I spent at arcades with a fun sound track to get me into the racing mood. The game runs very well. While it does feel like an arcade racer, I didn’t notice any game changing dips in performance. This is a game that fills its niche well. If you like rally cars and enjoy arcade racers, this needs to be in your library.
Personally, I felt the game was too repetitive. There is a grind as you work your way to faster cars. On one hand, this does a good job at easing players into the more complex mechanics of the more advanced races. On the other, it can get stale if you don’t love the car you’re driving or just want to go fast. I wish it let me experience other game modes without having to unlock so much, but there is also a good amount of content to work through.
This is a good arcade racer that is worth $20. If you like the aesthetic and don’t mind the grind, this should be in your library. I am pretty indifferent when it comes to racing games, but I enjoyed my time with Rally Arcade Classics.
You can pick up Rally Arcade Classics on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation for $19.99.
