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Review of Clustertruck on Nintendo Switch

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Mar 2018
Cover image of Clustertruck on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 15 Mar 2018
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Landfall Games
Publisher: TinyBuild

Introduction

In a world where trucks are moving platforms and gravity has a wicked sense of humor, welcome to the nonsensical chaos that is Clustertruck. Picture this: you're trying to escape the clutches of Lord Traffic while jumping from truck to truck, all while avoiding obstacles that might just ruin your day. Sounds exciting, right? Buckle up, because this is one wild ride!

Gameplay

Clustertruck casts players in a suicidal parkour frenzy-a first-person platformer where the ground is far too terrifying to touch. Think of it as the floor is lava but with significantly more vehicular manslaughter. You'll find yourself navigating through nine different worlds, jumping between trucks like an acrobat on wheels in a death-defying circus. Each world introduces bizarre challenges; ice makes trucks slide around like they're auditioning for Dancing with the Stars, pursued by boulders rolling down like they're auditioning for an action movie. Your goal? Reach the exit without becoming a greasy smear between two mainframes. Sprinting, slowing down time, employing power-ups like grappling hooks or jet packs, and of course, earning bonus points for skipping trucks add a layer of strategy to what's essentially a game of bloody Frogger. But remember: miss a truck and you're toasted. Literally.

Graphics

Graphically, Clustertruck skips the hyper-realistic aesthetic for a charming, minimalist style. Picture flat-shaded polygons that look like they've just stumbled out of a 21st-century art exhibit-think 'modern art meets vehicular mayhem.' This keeps the game light and fast, allowing players to seamlessly jump between trucks without the game chugging slower than your grandma's old car. The chaotic carnival atmosphere is further enhanced by catchy tunes that, while not exactly Mozart, keep the momentum up, and prevent the painful restart music from ruining the game's vibe.

Conclusion

Clustertruck on the Nintendo Switch is a delightful blend of absurdity and adrenaline, albeit not without its quirks. While it dazzles with its fun mechanics and impressive physics, the sensitivity of the controls makes you feel like you're wrestling an octopus while standing on a unicycle. Yet, if you can master the art of timing jumps better than a gymnast with a caffeine addiction, the rewarding experience can make you forget those tiny, frustrating hiccups. Ultimately, Clustertruck is one part platforming genius, one part transportation-themed insanity, and all parts addictively fun. Just don't let the trucks win-it's your destiny to keep hopping, or perish trying!

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