Incredible Crisis is one wild ride that makes you feel like you accidentally joined a reality show where instead of winning a car, you just end up learning about chaos. Think Wacky Races meets an anime madness, and you've got yourself a Japanese family cramming hilarity into a single day. Their main goal? Get home for their grandma's birthday. Because nothing says 'family love' like risking life and limb to present a gift. Buckle up folks, it's going to be a bumpy ride!
To understand the gameplay, picture Mario Party's minigames but on a caffeinated bender. Players switch between the four members of the Tanamatsuri family, navigating 24 (or 26, if you have the Japanese version; notices how they get fancy) unique scenarios filled with action-driven chaos. Does dodging an enraged bear count as quality family time? Who knew shopping for groceries could lead to a heist? Each character's sections feel like an eclectic collection of minigames ranging from staying upright while dodging traffic to performing ridiculous dances. Yes, dance. Don't forget your dance card! A stress meter keeps you on your toes, as making silly mistakes, failing to dodge, or even wasting time contributes to your doom. Get too stressed out (which might be my default state, thanks 2023), and you lose a life. Plowing through minigames allows you to unlock more ridiculous side quests, mostly about additional attempts at chaos. You can replay your favorite disasters from the main menu to savor that sweet chaos again.
Step into a colorful, chaotic world that looks like it was plucked straight out of an animated Saturday morning cartoon. The character models are adorable-think of them as emojis with legs and a penchant for disaster. Backgrounds pop out with eye-catching colors, making every scene feel dynamic and alive. However, do manage your expectations; while they are charming for their time, they won't have you misting up at the graphics festival. Just remember, it's a wild journey, not a coffee shop aesthetic!
Incredible Crisis might not be a perfect game, but boy, it is one heck of a trip - a fresh wave of fun and laughter amidst some more serious and overly dramatic AAA titles. Crazy situations, chaotic gameplay, and that funny family dynamic create an experience unlike any other. Perhaps that's its greatest strength; a dumb grin plastered on your face while you dodge meteors and political protests in the quest for edible rice balls. Could be worse-I mean, you could be reviewing a game called Laundry Folding Simulator, right? So grab your controller, and get ready to remind your family that it's the journey, not the destination, that counts... especially when the destination is a grandma's birthday party!