Foamstars

"If you have PlayStation Plus and want to try it out, there is the option to add it to the library, and I think it would be a good idea to purchase it now. But in case you reach the …"

"FOAMSTARS knows what it&s;s doing following the Splatoon blueprint, but it&s;s an easy pop that values its in-game economy more than fostering a community during the teething period of its release. I worry for the future of this one in …"

"There is so much good to say about Foamstars, with its quirky characters and cheerfully energizing feel. While at launch the matches do not feel entirely balanced, that will even out with time, yet the microtransactions look as though they …"

"Foamstars&s; combat mechanics are unexpectedly engaging, but confounding time-gated modes and aggressive monetization make them harder to enjoy."

"Foamstars tries to bring something new to the table but has almost immediately been drowned out thanks to its repetitiveness."

"Foamstars has its moments, but the frantic gameplay, annoying dialogue, and microtransactions do little to keep you playing for long."

"There’s a lot to like about Foamstars, but there’s unfortunately a lot to dislike, too. I appreciate that it goes all-in on the candy-coloured visuals and embraces its silliness, and there’s something to be said for the adrenaline rush it …"

"Foamstars can be a blast under the right conditions. It&s;s colorful, fast, fluid, and has a great party atmosphere. It&s;s also disgustingly over monetized, has terrible voice acting, and a boring single player mode. When you&s;re in a match with …"

"Foamstars&s; core gameplay offers plenty of strategic fun, but you&s;ll have to grit your teeth through some of its worst instincts to enjoy them."

"It is difficult to promote Foamstars: what was pitched as an innovative "party shooter" turned out to be a game as a service that has little new to offer. The online modes currently available are few and not always accessible, …"

"Foamstars is a whole lot of noise, the foam is cool but ultimately the game just left me dry."

"Foamstars is a vibrantly inventive take on the hero shooter and Splatoon, though the bubble will quickly burst for those who can&s;t gel with its floaty, fluid-based gunplay."

"While Foamstars has a strong foundation in terms of core gameplay, I found myself quickly growing weary of the small annoyances that kept rearing their heads. Awkward navigation, ho-hum singleplayer offerings and egregious monetisation and design choices bring down an …"

"Foamstars isn’t terrible, but its uninspired gameplay, deficit of content, and obscene monetization make it a forgettable experience."

"As promising a foundation there may be here, Foamstars sadly finds itself buried beneath a malaise of lackluster content and an underdeveloped world alike. Occasionally enjoyable and suggestive of greater potential the foam-centric mechanics can be, as both an offensive …"

"But with things as they are now, there are a few too many issues that come to the fore once you try to settle in for a longer player session. Visual clutter causes unnecessary confusion, movement feels unrefined, playing it …"

"Foamstars is a serviceable paintballer in the vein of Splatoon, lathered with some wild lore and underwhelming hero shooter elements."

"Foamstars is a fun party shooter with chill vibes and vibrant expression that just needs a few additions to be truly great. The foundation is there, Square Enix just needs to tweak the formula a bit before it is worth …"

"Foamstars is fun, but the bland aesthetics and aggressive monetization are huge turn-offs that prevent this from fully reaching its potential."

"Foamstars has a few distinctive elements on its side and also knows how to provide a few hours of fun."

"It is possible to have fun with Foamstars, but you need to be lucky enough to meet other players and ignore some problems. They include a poor campaign, poorly thought out menus and excessive content monetization. The qualities are there, …"

"FOAMSTARS from Square Enix is an interesting competitive game that borrows its surface-level gameplay concept from Splatoon while offering deeper and more intriguing gameplay underneath led by solid upgrade and buff systems. Unfortunately, the lack of meaningful solo missions does …"

"Foamstars is a lot of unrealized potential. It&s;s like getting excited about a bubble bath only for the bubbles to quickly dissipate and leave behind only some filthy bath water."

"FOAMSTARS has some fun elements and offers some frenetic, chaotic and exciting matches, but it also lacks creativity, identity and shame with one of the most abusive microtransactions we&s;ve seen."

"Foamstars, when functioning, presents a refreshing and lively twist on traditional competitive multiplayer experiences available in the market. It&s;s bright and cheerful, offering a lively soundtrack, positive vibes, and good, clean fun. It is exceptionally family-friendly in numerous aspects, which …"

"Foamstars is a colourful, unique, and entertaining shooter. The modes and characters on offer at launch are fun twists on genre staples, and the central foam mechanic is a playful addition with some potential for strategy. It&s;s lighthearted, fast-paced fun …"

"FOAMSTARS is a game of two extremes where not all the foam and style in the world can hide the lack of substance. It shows signs of variety and depth, but it sins by being shallow. Its short matches entertain …"