Arcade Sundown
- October 17, 2023
- The Fully Arcade
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Arcade Sundown" is a pinball-themed action game where you control a tiny character in a lilliputian world, collecting points by maintaining possession of the ball and scoring goals. In single-player mode, you'll face opponents trying to take over possession and block your goals. The game features different ball modes, such as Runner with leggy balls and Pinball with gravity-affected balls, adding variety to the gameplay.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a super fun and addictive party game, perfect for playing with friends, featuring smooth and responsive gameplay.
- Visually appealing with great art and character design, the game offers a unique take on pinball mechanics that enhances replayability.
- The tutorial is clear and helpful, making it easy to pick up, while the addition of a global High Score list adds an addictive competitive element.
- The game currently only supports local multiplayer, which limits the ability to play with friends online.
- Some players found the controls a bit finicky when using a keyboard, preferring the experience with a controller.
- There are requests for more pinball mechanics and levels with height differences to enhance gameplay variety.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for being visually appealing and well-designed, contributing to an engaging gaming experience. The combination of nice visuals and subtle sound effects enhances the overall enjoyment without being distracting. Players appreciate the fun and immersive take on the pinball genre.
“The graphics are visually appealing, and the music and other in-game sounds are subtle, enhancing the overall gaming experience without causing distraction.”
“Nice graphics and bubbly sound, a fun take on a pinball game, where you are in the machine instead of controlling it.”
“Great visuals.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and visual appeal, effectively capturing the essence of pinball in a fun party game format. However, some players express a desire for additional pinball mechanics to enhance the experience further.
“Gameplay is both smooth and responsive, and it looks great!”
“The core gameplay mechanic works really well.”
“Even though I think they've managed to encapsulate the pinball feeling and make it into a lovable party game, I'd love to see even more pinball mechanics added!”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by well-developed characters with amusing personalities, and players find joy in the comedic interactions, such as playfully shoving characters into pinball loops at critical moments. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.
“For such a 'small' introduction that the characters get, they are still so well thought out, with funny personalities.”
“Grabbing and shoving other characters, sending them into one of the longer pinball loops, just before the ball is about to drop, is hilarious as well.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the diverse pinball-based maps, noting that each one offers a unique experience, significantly enhancing the game's replayability.
“The pinball-based maps are a cool theme, and all the maps feel different to play, which gives the game a lot of replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and in-game sounds are described as subtle and non-distracting, effectively enhancing the overall gaming experience while complementing the visually appealing graphics.
“The graphics are visually appealing, and the music and other in-game sounds are subtle, enhancing the overall gaming experience without causing distraction.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a visually appealing comic-style quest narrative that is enjoyable solo, but players suggest that the experience becomes even more engaging when shared with friends.
“The story is engaging and beautifully presented in a comic-style quest narrative, making solo play enjoyable and hinting at even more fun when shared with friends.”
“The narrative is captivating, with a visually appealing comic-style presentation that enhances the overall experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design, indicating that the visual representation of characters is a standout feature. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.
