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Review of Battle Calculator on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Aug 2021
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 05 Aug 2021
Genre: Multiplayer/Party
Developer: Blacksmith DoubleCircle
Publisher: Blacksmith DoubleCircle

Introduction

Grab your glasses, sharpen those pencils, and prepare for a science fair showdown like no other! Battle Calculator isn't just any ordinary number crunching experience. It's a competitive multiplayer battle where math meets mayhem! Forget what you thought about calculators-it's time to wade into a pixelated pit of arithmetic combat. So, how does this calculated chaos stack up? Let's break it down, one equation at a time.

Gameplay

In Battle Calculator, you and up to three other players are thrown into a mathematical arena, armed only with your knowledge of numbers, some questionable power-ups, and a burning desire to best your friends in math. Each round tasks players with quickly solving equations that would make your ninth-grade math teacher weep with joy (or horror, depending on how you tackle these problems). The game beautifully combines giggles and groans as players compete to compute a given number as quickly as possible. Your calculator isn't just for simple addition here; it's equipped to tackle everything from basic math to higher-order equations. The frantic pace of competition means you'll be frantically pressing buttons like a rock star at a concert-hoping your brain keeps up in this wild test of speed and intellect. And let's talk about the power-ups! In true multiplayer style, you'll find items that can turn the table on your opponents: freeze their calculators, slow down their responses, or boost your own calculating speed. Use these wisely and you might just claim ultimate math supremacy! Spoiler: The lurking dread of messing up your calculations adds a delicious layer of stress to the already tense atmosphere, especially when your friends are one problem away from victory.

Graphics

Visually, Battle Calculator opts for a minimalist approach while injecting all the excitement of a digital battle arena. The UI is bright and cheery, featuring numbers and buttons that look like they might have been designed for a children's educational tool. Don't let that fool you; beneath the surface lies a ferocious multiplayer experience. The sound effects? They range from pleasantly satisfying button clicks to perplexing sound bites that make you question if you've stepped back into 1995. Nostalgia is in the air, and if that retro charm makes you smile while you solve for X, good news! You're not alone!

Conclusion

In the end, Battle Calculator turns a mundane tool into an exhilarating showdown of wit, speed, and numbers. It's simultaneously absurd and brilliant, a perfect concoction that would make both mathematicians and meme-makers proud. If you and your squad are looking for something slightly off the beaten path but still packed with competitive fun, this game deserves a spot on your Switch. While it may not dethrone the top dogs of competitive gaming, Battle Calculator carves out its niche as the quirky math game we didn't know we needed. So dust off those calculators; it's time to crunch numbers in a way that makes you question why math wasn't always this entertaining. I mean, what better way to blend education and entertainment than to battle your friends over who can count to a thousand the fastest? Just remember: when the answer comes up, it's not about who gets it right-it's about who gets there first! So, who's ready to rumble with numbers?

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