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Review of 60 Seconds! on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2020
Cover image of 60 Seconds! on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 06 Mar 2020
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Robot Gentleman
Publisher: Robot Gentleman

Introduction

In a world where nuclear apocalypse feels more real than your homework, ‘60 Seconds!’ serves you a delightful survival simulation wrapped in a smirk. It’s a game where your biggest enemy is not just the impending doom but finding food while managing an anxious family huddled in a bomb shelter. Grab your old Lego bricks because survival is about to get funky!

Gameplay

So here’s the deal: you get a whole 60 seconds to frantically dash around your home, grabbing supplies, family members, and… let’s be honest, whatever random junk you think you might need down that dark, damp bunker. Did you remember to grab your dog? Oops, guess he's on his own now! During this rush hour of chaos, make sure you stuff as many cans of soup into your duffle bag as you can – because who doesn’t need to maintain a 5-star dining experience in a post-apocalyptic shelter? Once the timer goes off and the bomb drops (cue the dramatic music), you and your only hope for survival, the McDoodle family (Ted's probably the only sane one), must navigate through a plethora of choices, between rationing food or letting them eat each other – I mean, it’s not like Timmy was that useful in the last scavenging run, right? Each day presents crazy scenarios: a rat infestation, mysterious knockers, and the possibility that you’ll have to send Ted out to scavenge, risking his health and sanity. Spoiler alert: he might or might not return with spoiled rations and a new personality. You’ll play this game over and over trying different strategies, but let’s face it, you’ll probably end up committing several mistakes that could lead to a quick demise of the entire family. Don’t let them starve, but also don’t let them get too cozy, or they’ll start talking to their socks! Oh, and if you're lucky, you might get saved by the U.S. Army, but no promises – they’re probably a little tied up with their own alkie apocalypse dramas.

Graphics

Let’s talk visuals! The style isn’t going to win any Oscars, but it’s charming in its own quirky way, resembling a mix of retro cartoonish vibes and a dark comedic undertone that just screams 1950s Americana meets the apocalypse. The colors pop like the cheerful aspect of a very grim reality – yes, doom can be stylized! The characters are animated like they just popped out of your weird uncle's old comics, making every nuclear crisis feel just a touch more absurd and laughable. Who knew dying in a post-apocalyptic world could look this good?

Conclusion

In the end, ‘60 Seconds!’ isn’t just a game, it’s an experience – a delightful and chaotic ride through the absurdities of survival, family drama, and making split-second decisions with disastrous, laughable consequences. You may find yourself yelling, laughing, and feeling guilty as you watch Ted eat soup straight from the can while wearing a pot on his head. Grab a controller, dive into absurdity, and hope that your knees can handle the frantic scrambles before the bomb drops because trust me, every second counts—yet somehow, it's never enough!

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