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Review of Cake Bash on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2020
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 15 Oct 2020
Genre: Party, Fighting
Developer: High Tea Frog
Publisher: Coatsink

Introduction

Picture this: you're a cake (yes, a cake) and you're fighting to be the chosen dessert for a customer who is probably looking for the sweetest option. Sounds ridiculous? Welcome to the world of *Cake Bash*, where pastries go head-to-head in a confectionery brawl! An indie title that make you feel guilty about eating cakes while you absolutely destroy them at the same time. But is it just rich frosting on a mediocre sponge or a delicious treat that everyone should devour?

Gameplay

*Cake Bash* is a party game that gives new meaning to the phrase 'slice and dice'. You control one of several adorable cakes, and the goal is simple: win mini-games to earn toppings and become the ultimate baked treat. The game boasts 13 mini-games ranging from battling it out with your fellow pastries to competing in survival tests (Marshmallow roasting competition, anyone?). The main mode, 'Get Tasty', has you competing in a chaotic selection of the mini-games that makes your friends question your sanity as you shout "BASH THE CAKE!" from the couch. Just try not to get too competitive unless you enjoy side-eye from friends who think you need a slice of reality.

Graphics

Visually, *Cake Bash* is a sugary delight akin to an Instagram feed of hyper-saturated dessert pics. The cakes are beautifully animated, bursting with personality-remember those overly cute, sickly sweet social media posts? Yeah, that's pretty much this game. The environments are colorful, inviting, and most importantly, filled with sweets that might make you feel diabetes lurking around every corner. It isn't going to win any awards for realism, but it sure captures the whimsical essence of dessert battles, making it easy to forget the outside world.

Conclusion

In all, *Cake Bash* offers a light-hearted and chaotic experience fit for your next game night. While it may have some flaws like limited content and a brief entertainment span (the cake will eventually get stale, just like your friends after they realize you've been hogging the controller), it delivers enough giggles and fun to be worthy of a place on your library shelf. If you're looking for something sweet to spice up your multiplayer sessions, whether local or online, then grab your friends, jump into the frosting-laden brawl, and see who comes out on top. After all, in the land of sweets, everyone wants to be the cherry on top!

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