It’s not a game I see myself booting up on my own, but as a means to get a party going with players of all skill levels, I am glad I have it on the metaphorical shelf.
Though I relished in each moment of discovery and lived for the run where I put together my learnings to complete all the goals in one run, Time Flies' lifespan is nearly as short as the titular character's.
Having a full-fledged version of the stellar fighter on a handheld is
stupendous, but a lack of innovation holds it back from becoming truly
marvelous.
While Road Trip's touchscreen support makes fashioning your own creations easier than ever, some old and new missteps make playing this handheld version significantly less fun than the original.
The series retains its reputation as a gorgeous and fast-paced racer, but a strong sense of
familiarity and some questionable hardware utilization bring the
experience down a bit.
While most of these new characters are all uniquely thrilling, the lack
of innovation beyond them may leave owners of the original feeling
unsatisfied when the honeymoon stage with the new cast ends.
While most of these new characters are all uniquely thrilling, the lack
of innovation beyond them may leave owners of the original feeling
unsatisfied when the honeymoon stage with the new cast ends.
Simple but polished gameplay is enhanced by an unforgettable tale, and Supergiant Games' debut emerges as one of Xbox Live Arcade's greatest adventures.
