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Review of 60 Seconds! on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 2017
Cover image of 60 Seconds! on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 18 Dec 2017
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Robot Gentleman
Publisher: Robot Gentleman

Introduction

Ever wondered what you'd do in the minute before a nuclear bomb goes off? Well, 60 Seconds! is here to answer that question! Spoiler: it doesn't involve lounging with snacks and watching YouTube. In this chaotic survival game, you get just one minute to gather your family and supplies before your suburban paradise turns into a smoldering wasteland. Can you survive the end of the world like a good sitcom character, or will you cause your family's demise faster than a breath of fresh radioactive air? Let's find out!

Gameplay

The gameplay is split into two frantic sections: the frantic 60-second scavenging spree and the more manageable survival segment where you ration supplies and decide who gets the last slice of canned peaches. Your goal? Stuff as many family members as possible (sorry, Timmy, you're staying behind with that sock puppet) along with essential supplies. Think stuff like food, water, and maybe a board game for the long, boring apocalypse-because what good is surviving if you can't roll dice with your crazy siblings? After you've crammed your bunker to the gills, it's time to deal with life underground. You're tasked with making daily decisions that could make or break your family's survival. Should you share your sweet stash of soup with the neighbor, or is he plotting to steal your Oreo supply? Will you send Ted out to risk radiation and possible death because Timmy just had to have a snack? Choices matter-sort of like picking your favorite flavor of ice cream, except if you pick poorly, someone might get sick or starve. Great fun for the entire family! Occasionally, you'll hear knocking at your shelter door-will you open it? Spoiler alert: sometimes you end up with free supplies, and sometimes a mutant science experiment walks in and takes over the place. You never know what's around the corner during an apocalypse! But don't forget the wild storylines; every day can bring a new adventure or a terrifying twist. Who knew that living in a bunker could come with so many oddball choices?

Graphics

The graphics are charming and cartoonish-like if a family sitcom decided to go full-on nuclear apocalypse mode. The colors are bright and the character designs are quirky, which isn't what you'd expect from a game about the end of the world. Each character and item has a certain whimsy, making the bleak setting feel slightly less, well, bleak for a variety of audiences. Watching your family members react to circumstances with dramatic expression while they starve in a bunker, what a time to be alive, am I right? The animations during the whacky cutscenes add to the game's charm, and although they may not win any awards, they do the job of providing laughs amidst the chaos. It's like the apocalypse decided to come with a side of levity.

Conclusion

Overall, 60 Seconds! is a fantastic slice of chaotic fun, blending humor, strategy, and a touch of existential dread into one standout package. Whether you want to test your survival skills or just enjoy watching Ted turn his sock into a puppet buddy while the world goes down the drain, this game provides endless replay ability and situations that will keep you guessing. In the end, if you've ever daydreamed about what you'd do in a nuclear crisis while simultaneously trying to keep your family alive, this game is a goldmine of dark humor and delightful chaos. While no one will encourage playing this game in a real-life crisis, on the Nintendo Switch, it's a great way to enjoy some hilariously absurd situations and see who in your family can survive the longest in a post-apocalyptic world (spoiler: it definitely won't be Timmy). So gather 'round, hit the start button, and let the countdown begin!

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