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Review of Clustertruck on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Sep 2016
Cover image of Clustertruck on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 27 Sep 2016
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Landfall Games
Publisher: TinyBuild

Introduction

If you've ever dreamed of dodging traffic while standing on the back of a truck, congratulations! You've also probably been dreaming of the plot twist that makes your dreams ridiculous. Welcome to 'Clustertruck', an accident waiting to happen, but thankfully, it’s a virtual one. In this game, instead of road rage, you’ll find adrenaline-fueled shenanigans as you jump, sprint, and tumble across a fleet of oblivious trucks, desperately clinging to your sanity—but mostly just to your virtual avatar.

Gameplay

'Clustertruck' puts you behind the metaphorical wheel of a parkour master, which is odd given that there's no wheel at all. Each level of the game is essentially a highway of trucks that seems to scream, 'Come jump on me!' as they speed along with little regard for safety or traffic laws. The goal? Get from point A to point B without becoming a splatter on the tarmac. Each world throws a twist your way: ice, lasers, boulders, and other unusual obstacles that could be ripped straight from a Saturday morning cartoon. Sprinting and slowing down time become crucial as you try to navigate through this moving madness. Bonus points for style enhance the chaos—you might find yourself airborne longer than you'd like, leaping from truck to truck like a deranged frog on rollerblades. Plus, there's a level editor, giving the chance for your genius—or insanity—to shine.

Graphics

Visually, 'Clustertruck' embraces a minimalist aesthetic that cleverly avoids the 'too many polygons' syndrome and looks like it was designed on a budget in an artist's college dorm room. The trucks are blocky but charming in their own bizarre way, reminding you they were created by developers who probably had a collective existential crisis at some point. The environments switch as you jump through distinct worlds, each with a catchy soundtrack that doesn’t get old (unlike your repeated attempts to clear that one level). It’s the friendly, vibrant chaos that draws you in and enshrines you in a moment of panic-induced awe. Just like real-life driving!

Conclusion

So, is 'Clustertruck' worth your time? Absolutely. It's a wild ride that somehow makes launching yourself across a moving convoy of trucks feel exhilarating, combining skill, humor, and chaos in one perfect package. If you're looking for a game that forces your brain to work fast while also trying to remember if you’ve had your morning coffee (spoiler: you probably need it), then 'Clustertruck' is the game for you. Just make sure to stretch before diving into this disaster of a driving simulation—your virtual self will appreciate it as much as your real-life limbs. In the end, whether you land gracefully or crumple like yesterday's newspapers, 'Clustertruck' will keep you laughing at the absurdity of it all. Buckle up, because this is one trucking adventure that promises to keep you on your toes while simultaneously asking, 'What were they thinking?'

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