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Review of Rad Rodgers Radical Edition on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Mar 2020
Cover image of Rad Rodgers Radical Edition on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 26 Mar 2020
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Slipgate Ironworks ApS
Publisher: THQ Nordic

Introduction

Step into the bizarre and whimsically chaotic world of Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition, where the only thing louder than the soundtrack is the sound of your poor life choices. Forget about existential crises- it's time to grab a controller and be a kid again, assuming you still remember how to use one. If you thought jumping on colorful platforms and fighting aliens was only for kids, think again. This game is basically a formal invitation to your own nostalgia party, complete with all the awkward moments you'd expect from a 90s televised sitcom.

Gameplay

The gameplay is a bright cacophony of jumping, shooting, and platforming that effectively rebels against the mundane. You take control of Rad, a kid who had the audacity to turn off his video game console, only to find himself whisked into an alternate universe-because nothing says 'fun weekend' like gaining sentience as a character in your own game. Teaming up with Dusty, a wise-cracking, sentient video game console, they set off to save the gaming world, or at least the part of it that survived the 90s graphics. Each level is a pixelated explosion of color where you can expect to encounter various challenges and enemies. Think of it as a managed chaos where the only rule is: do whatever it takes to not die-like your average Friday night.

Graphics

Visually, the game looks like a delightful fever dream of 90s nostalgia, combining hand-drawn graphics with colorful, exaggerated character models. If you've ever thought that childhood art projects should be thrown into a blender and placed within a digital landscape, you have an ally in Rad Rodgers. It looks great in motion, and the nostalgic callback to 16-bit graphics is so thick you could cut it with a butter knife. But is it groundbreaking? No. It's more like a kitschy throwback that might just be what the doctor ordered if your prescription didn't include adulting.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition is like that quirky friend who shows up to the party wearing a Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, bringing all the fun and chaos needed to lighten the mood. While it may not be the most refined platformer, it embraces its retro vibes wholeheartedly, offering a ton of charm to go along with your strange sense of humor. If you're looking to relive some childhood memories, or simply want to experience a game that is a bit offbeat, give Rad a go. But don't forget, it's still a video game, and if you can't jump your way out of awkward family dinners, you might want to rethink your strategy.

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