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| Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land brings '90s retro vibes and turn-based combat to a spooky Halloween world. |
By Carmelo Cianciotta
Right when the game started, I immediately got retro '90s vibes, which triggered my inner nostalgic happiness. Developed by Exquisite Laundry Pet LLC and published by Mega Cat Studios, our furry retro friends bring us back to the good times.
We start the game as Gumball is dropped into Halloween Land, which is beautifully crafted. Filled with unique characters, amazing retro turn-based combat which brought me back to my childhood, and funny writing, it is a sweet, sugar-coated combo.
Our mission is to get Gumball home, but we will face many challenges along the way.
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Details
Platform: PC and Gameboy Color
Reviewed on: PC
Developer: Exquisite Laundry Pet LLC
Publisher: Mega Cat Studios
Genre: RPG / Adventure
Game Modes: Single-player
A Spooky Masterpiece
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is unique. I personally love Halloween and the fall season. As I was dropped into Halloween Land and began to take control of Gumball, I immediately started to explore, which triggered my first battle. The battles are turn-based; you can attack, use items, spells, and more.
Attacks can also actually miss sometimes. I was lucky to have some potions. When playing on PC, I always use a controller due to this being a more enjoyable experience for me. Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land worked very well with my Xbox controller.
Pokemon vibes and pixel art bring Halloween Land to life
The world is full of 2D pixelated colours which make the world stand out. As I progressed through the game, it gave me more and more Pokemon vibes, which I was there for. It's important to have items on hand for the battles; potions have saved me more than once.
With so many quests and people to meet, it’s full of sweet moments with a spooky theme. The world is full of different characters to speak to; make sure you talk to everyone you see.
Stumpy the tree is key; make sure you interact with him, as when you die, you get a game over and go to the last tree. He also saves your game, but you can save your game manually as well. The game starts off with easy battles; however, don't get used to it, as you level up and progress, it gets more difficult.
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is a Sugar-Packed Adventure
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is fun for everyone who likes gaming at any age. It all came together for me with that retro feel and catchy soundtrack, topped with beautifully done pixel art. While playing, you get about 8 hours of sugar-packed fun; even after completing the game, you can load your file and explore the land to see if you missed anything.
At the game's price point, it makes it a no-brainer to play. It is packed with charm and an adventure that will bring sweet happiness to all players.
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Review Summary
Liked
- Retro '90s vibes and beautiful pixel art
- Classic turn-based combat with spells and items
- Catchy soundtrack and spooky Halloween theme
- Accessible price point and 8 hours of sweet gameplay
Didn't Like
- Game over sends you back to the last tree you interacted with
- Difficulty spikes as you progress through the world
- Attacks can miss unexpectedly in battles
Overall Assessment of Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land
Gameplay: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5 / 5)
Presentation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4 / 5)
Performance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 / 5)
Story / Narrative: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3 / 5)
Fun Factor: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4 / 5)
Overall Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5 / 5)
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