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Review of Cake Bash on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Cake Bash on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 19 Nov 2020
Genre: Party, Fighting
Developer: High Tea Frog
Publisher: Coatsink

Introduction

In a world where cakes can fight, bake, and presumably have existential crises, Cake Bash steps forward to show us that the biggest slice of life is also the sweetest. It's like Mario Party, but with fewer mustaches and a lot more icing. Buckle up, buttercup; we're diving into a sugary adventure that could very well end in dessert-related murder.

Gameplay

Cake Bash features a plethora of mini-games-13 in total, to be precise-where adorably animated pastries are pitted against each other under the supervision of an imaginary customer with questionable taste. Gameplay revolves around competing in either melee showdowns or survival challenges, all designed to prove who is the supreme dessert. From whacking your friends with spatulas to navigating a bizarre campfire marshmallow-toasting ordeal, it's all fun until someone starts throwing frosting like it's confetti at a birthday party. Victory in each mini-game earns chocolate coins, which can be spent on topping your cake, proving that nothing says 'I love you' quite like a sprinkle-covered dessert of unbridled narcissism. Keep an eye out for flavor skins, because a cake has to look good while delivering mass destruction. Multiplayer options allow for local and online brawling, squeezing any budding friendships into a giant blender of sugary competition. Up to four players can join, and if your friends are busy, AI bots are available to fill in the gaps. Yes, you can finally know what it's like to be betrayed by a cake that has turned against you-not that we're speaking from experience or anything.

Graphics

The visuals in Cake Bash are as sweet as the desserts they showcase. The art style comes off as whimsical and vibrant, with bright colors that pop like a piñata filled with frosting. Each environment looks like it was ripped straight from a child's sugar-fueled dream; think of it as Dr. Seuss meets the pastry chef world tour. Character models are humorously animated, and every time you smack a fellow cake with a utensil, a minor delight is created as frosting explodes in a cloud of sugary particles. It's candy-coated chaos at its best. The audio is no less engaging, with cheerful tunes underscoring the frantic sugar rush as you and your friends argue-sorry, I mean 'compete'-for candidacy as the dessert of choice.

Conclusion

While Cake Bash brings a delightfully fresh spin on the party game genre, it isn't without its flaws. The limited number of mini-games might lead to repetition faster than a karaoke night gone wrong, and some players might find the score system a little lackluster. It serves its purpose, providing cute chaos and laughter in a quick-hit format, though deep strategic elements are baked nowhere in its recipe. With its charming graphics and playful concept, it's a fun party game that could bring only sugary joy to your gatherings. Just be cautious of the cakes-one might be harboring a grudge if it gets left behind in the frosting fight. Overall, it's a slice of fun worth having, even if it's not a full cake. So grab your friends, your snacks, and prepare to engage in the most ridiculous food brawl since the last time someone accidentally knocked over the jello at a potluck.

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