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Review of Donut County on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Aug 2018
Cover image of Donut County on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 Aug 2018
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Ben Esposito
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

Introduction

Imagine a world where your closest friend is a raccoon with a donut delivery service and a questionable mobile app. Welcome to 'Donut County', where you play an all-consuming hole-yes, a hole-designed to devour everything in sight. This game is less about winning and more about finding creative ways to funnel chaos through circular openings. Sounds intriguing, right? Hold on to your frosting, we are about to dig deep into this sweet puzzle treat.

Gameplay

The gameplay of 'Donut County' can be summarized in a single evocative phrase: "Swallow everything!" As the titular hole, your main mission is to move around various quirky, self-contained environments, engulfing objects increasing in size until you consume the entire level. Oh sure, it sounds thrilling, doesn't it? It's like being a vacuum cleaner with aspirations; except instead of dust, you're gobbling up homes, animals, and all manner of bizarre items. As players maneuver the hole, they will discover some surprisingly advanced mechanics. For instance, a bird can turn up to become a variable in the elaborate puzzle which requires draining a lake by eating water to make your exploits even more chaotic. Sometimes you get access to a catapult feature, which allows you to fling stuff you already swallowed, as if you have a vendetta against physics itself. The whole experience is peppered with mini-stories and character interactions that run the risk of drowning under a deluge of alarming absurdity, much like everything else in Donut County. It's deceptively simple yet mind-bogglingly satisfying, kind of like clearing a plate of food at a buffet.

Graphics

'Donut County' is visually reminiscent of a children's book, bursting with color and charisma. The art style is charming and cartoonish, appealing to your inner child who still wants to throw things into holes. Each setting feels carefully crafted to add to the whimsicality. The colors are bright enough that they could probably be used as mood therapy, assuming you have the right imagination. However, don't let its cutesy exterior fool you; it has layers akin to an onion. Or, you know, a donut. Add to this a cohesive soundtrack that complements the silliness and you have a game that feels consistent throughout its narrative and visual artistry.

Conclusion

All in all, 'Donut County' serves up a delightful platter of absurd humor wrapped in a colorful, absurd universe where the unthinkable becomes the norm. It's perfect for a casual gaming session when you want to consume something entertaining without thinking too much-because let's face it, life is complicated enough without worrying about why a raccoon is using a mobile app to ruin a friendly neighborhood. For anyone who enjoys quirky puzzle games where you can trade your sanity for snacks and absurdity, this game is an absolute must. But remember, don't judge a donut by its frosting-it's what's on the inside that counts. So grab your best snack (and your console) and dive into the chaos of Donut County! You'll probably gobble it up faster than the hole can swallow a cactus.

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