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Review of Goodbye Volcano High on PS5

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Aug 2023
Cover image of Goodbye Volcano High on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 29 Aug 2023
Genre: Narrative Adventure
Developer: KO_OP
Publisher: KO_OP

Introduction

Welcome to Goodbye Volcano High, where teenage angst meets anthropomorphic dinosaurs! It's like that one time you accidentally walked into a high school play where the principal is a velociraptor and the lead singer is a pterodactyl. Spoiler alert: it’s absurdly charming and also kind of heartbreaking. Grab your tissues and a comfy blanket—you're in for a wild ride through the end of the world… quite literally.

Gameplay

So, how does one navigate this dino-drama? By making dialogue choices that could result in the extinction of the band, or at least ensure you get that awkward prom picture. Players bounce between character interactions and rhythm mini-games that will test both your reflexes and your ability to feel emotions. Yes, there’s a band named Worm Drama, and yes, they are as melodramatic as they sound. Engage in performances where you’ll hit buttons in time to the music, all while trying to keep the vibes up as the clock counts down to doomsday. Plot twists and existential crises abound as you get to know the characters better. Wanna raise the stakes? Choose to be raw and real, or put on a façade—your call!

Graphics

Visually, Goodbye Volcano High is stunning. Picture this: a world where the apocalypse looks like a pastel watercolor painting, and everything appears to be lifted from a teen comic book where angst and art collide. The design lends itself to both comedic moments and emotional beats, with characters that are as expressive as they are colorful. The animation has a fluid and quirky style that accentuates the absurdity of dinosaur high school vibes. It’s a visual treat that makes you want to stop and take screenshots, like that one friend who takes forever to order because they’re busy snapping pics of the café menu.

Conclusion

In essence, Goodbye Volcano High is more than just a narrative adventure filled with dinosaurs; it’s a poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and impending doom wrapped in an engaging narrative that resonates with those on the brink of adulthood—all while being beautifully animated and set to a killer soundtrack. So, if you want to laugh, cry, and potentially toss your controller at the wall when tragedy strikes (because it will), this game is for you. Just remember to keep your snacks close; you might want a little comfort food whilst navigating the emotional rollercoaster that is high school (and an asteroid apocalypse). Plus, you wouldn't want to miss out on your chance to binge-play as a dino during your next couch-surfing marathon, right? Grab your PS5 and dive into this beautifully crafted, oddly relatable world—at least until the asteroid hits!

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