Button City

"Button City is one of those games that I really wanted to love but ended up displeased by its clunky setup and subpar mini-games. There is still a good time to be had in its cute world, though, especially if …"

"Even though Button City is the feel-good game I absolutely needed right now, it’s not at the level of polish it should be. I love the atmosphere and the magic captured in the game’s writing and setting, but performance issues …"

"But the developers are good at creating a game world that draws evokes nostalgia. Their characters are fun and whimsical, although they do need more depth. Button City is a limited video game but, if the studio focuses on its …"

"Button City is closing down, and it&s;s up to you to prevent that terrible fate! Play as Fennel, a shy newcomer to town just wanting to fit in and play video games. When that happens and everything&s;s looking good, a …"

"There&s;s a lovely story bundling all the lesser parts together, but it ultimately feels as though it&s;s been put together with tape and glue. Your enjoyment will stem from how much you gain from its narrative, but in all honesty, …"

"There’s promise in this kind of game, but it lacks the polish that definitely could’ve benefitted from more time in the oven–especially with how needlessly difficult the arcade minigames are."

"Button City is a pretty decent second outing from the team at Subliminal Games. The fascinating characters and hilarious dialogue make the story really endearing, and it’s all bolstered by the game’s art and music. The minigames are hit or …"

"Like a good diorama, Button City has a lot of fine detail. Sure the story is breezy and the characters are charming, but what about the games? What about the simple, engaging level design? I wish the sidequests were less …"

"Ultimately, Button City delivers a deceptively poignant story wrapped up in an extremely adorable package. The playable arcade games also add some brief extra fun and novelty to what is otherwise a straightforward adventure. In total, it adds up to …"

"Button City is an adorable, heartwarming little journey that will enamour all who play it."

"If you enjoy games with heart and wonderful characters, you need to check this game out—a loving tribute to living through the ’90s."

"" You have to be the type of person who likes this gameplay loop, and there are a couple of forced memes in the writing. You also have to look past the large number of bugs. If those notes don&s;t …"

"With its somewhat simple polygonal art, abundance of color, and undeniable cute factor, Button City is a moderately laid back adventure focused on you playing as a new kid in town who quickly befriends a small group of video game …"

"Overall, Button City has more depth than I anticipated and the replayability is high if you fall in love with the mini games. Main story can be completed in under 6 hours, but there is more fun to be had …"

"Button City gets a lot right in its attempt to mesh late 90s low-poly style with narrative adventure gameplay and a heartfelt story full of great characters, but it&s;s undone by numerous and often game-breaking bugs and a tad too …"

"Button City is a cute, albeit a bit clunky, narrative game where you discover the wonder of your local arcade."

"Perhaps I have been rather critical of Button City; there is something sweet in its cuddly art style and although its dialogue and narrative may be try-hard, it is effective at times. The real issue is that it feels like …"

"Overall, Button City is comforting and reminiscent of a fresh, early 2000s summer afternoon: no responsibilities and no worries. Just a pocket full of quarters and a curfew. Visit Button City and escape to a land where friendship is the …"

"Button City is a good game that most people will have a fun time playing through. For just $20, it&s;s reasonably priced and does a good job of putting a smile on your face. However, there is a missed opportunity …"

"Button City is a charming new adventure game with a lot of personality and cuteness to back it up. Its gameplay, like its blocky yet adorable presentation, is simple. At times that simplified gameplay becomes repetitive and can quickly show …"

"Button City is a short game with good ideas and good moments but ultimately offers little with its content. I believe that those with a strong nostalgia for arcades or even children can have fun with the game, but overall …"

"In this day and age, stories about kindness, compassion, and taking care of each other in spite of our differences is something we could all use more of, and Button City delivers just that in an adorable, low-poly package that’s …"

"If you’re willing to let your guard down, open up your heart, and accept Button City as it is, you will get a very wholesome experience with lots of laughs and some very charming art."

"Button City is a game about friendship, growing up, the importance of community and saving the things that are significant to you. It’s a perfect game for a relaxed, stress-free gaming session, spent in the company of adorable Fennel and …"

"Button City definitely has its own atmosphere and charm, thanks to its characters and setting. The game’s main issue lies in its mini-games, which hold it back a bit. That said, players are sure to experience some enjoyable moments, and …"

"Despite these bugs, Button City is a relaxing little game with a great storyline and characters you care about despite their faults. Players can work their way through the game at their own pace as they battle to save the …"

"Button City wants its audience to feel warm and to remember all of the things that they enjoyed when they were kids, and it succeeds in that goal. It feels right at home beside any media from the era it’s …"

"Overall, it&s;s a chilled out game with personality and charm, but there&s;s not much more to it than that. While you may enjoy exploring the town and meeting its residents, there isn&s;t enough substance here to keep things interesting."

"While there&s;s not a huge variety of gameplay on offer, Button City has enough good story beats and characters to carry the experience."

"I think it’s narratively weak; a few sparks, but never a fire. The games held within are not just overly basic, but often not even fun. Even the quest design is an escort quest and a forced stealth section away …"