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Review of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jun 2022
Cover image of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout on Switch
Gamefings Score: 9.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 21 Jun 2022
Genre: Battle Royale, Platformer
Developer: Mediatonic
Publisher: Epic Games

Introduction

Welcome, dear readers! Today we’re discussing the game that turns grown adults into giant, jellybean-shaped children—Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, now bouncier than ever on the Nintendo Switch! Is it a wacky battle royale filled with chaotic obstacle courses or just a sugar rush turned video game? Let's find out!

Gameplay

In Fall Guys, the battle royale concept takes a lovely, squishy twist. Instead of the usual guns and grenades, you control adorably goofy jellybean characters through dangerous obstacle courses designed by a sadistic producer who watched way too many game shows. Up to 32 players tackle challenges like 'Dizzy Heights' and 'Hex-A-Gone,' where you must run, jump, and occasionally dive to be the last bean standing. Jumping into chaos has never been so comical! Elimination rounds leave behind a trail of battered beans who did not make the cut, while you serenely glide to victory, only to be tackled off the stage by a competing bean like it’s a turf war in a kindergarten.

Graphics

The visuals in Fall Guys are a kaleidoscope of color, akin to a party thrown by crayons in a candy store. The charming 3D graphics pop off the screen, giving life to the chaotic yet colorful worlds you traverse. Each game mode feels like a vibrant mini-festival, bending your eyes with clarity while simultaneously making your brain laugh uncontrollably at the absurd sight of jellybeans flying through the air. And with the Switch's portability, you can take this colorful carnival wherever you want! Just be careful not to accidentally fling your console across the room when you dive to dodge that swinging hammer!

Conclusion

Overall, Fall Guys is the ultimate party game to play with friends (and maybe a few enemies). Whether you're hopping into 'Duos Mode' with your buddy or exploring challenges solo, the laughter is guaranteed! With its endless updates, unique rankings, and the possibility of dressing your jellybean with absurd costumes from iconic franchises, there's hardly any reason to not dive headfirst into this whimsical world of squishy chaos. So grab your controller, skirt that corner, and watch out for flying blobs as you make your way to the crown. Fall Guys on the Nintendo Switch? It’s a glorious, goofy, gravity-defying triumph that reminds you—everyone falls, but only one can rise to the top like a victorious jellybean! 9.5 out of 10; it’s as addictive as showing your friends just how bad you are at obstacle races!

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