Fantastic 4 In A Row 2
- August 15, 2016
- EnsenaSoft
Get on SteamFantastic 4 In A Row 2 is a modern version of the timeless classic, played on a distant planet with beautiful graphics and music. Participating players take turns dropping colored discs from the top of the screen into a vertically suspended grid.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers local multiplayer for up to four players, which can provide a fun experience when played with friends.
- It is a straightforward adaptation of the classic Connect Four game, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The AI has different difficulty levels, allowing for some challenge when playing solo.
- The graphics and sound design are poor, contributing to an overall lackluster presentation.
- There is no online multiplayer option, limiting gameplay to local sessions only, which can be inconvenient.
- The AI is often too easy to beat, leading to repetitive and unengaging gameplay.
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice but becomes repetitive and annoying due to the limited variety, with some users noting that it detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are appreciated, the lack of gameplay and redundancy in both music and visuals contribute to a negative perception of the game.
“The visuals are bland and the music gets repetitive.”
“It's not a good game; the music is bad and the background animations are redundant.”
“There is only one music track, and it gets annoying the tenth time around.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them nice or okay, while others criticized them as bland and unremarkable. The use of "enhanced 3D graphics" was seen as unnecessary, especially given the availability of similar free games online.
“The visuals are bland and the music gets repetitive.”
“The 'enhanced 3D graphics' and other redundant gimmicks do not justify the $2 you have to pay for a game you can play for free online.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking depth and innovation, with some users finding it too simplistic and limited, comparing it unfavorably to a basic Connect 4 game. While the music and graphics received praise, the overall experience is deemed insufficient for engaging gameplay.
“Meh, if you want trading cards and 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“A raw Connect 4 game that has no content or any innovations to spice up the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the game's replayability lacking, describing it as repetitive and not worth the price of approximately $2.
“The game feels repetitive, offering poor replay value for the price of $2.”
“After completing the game once, there’s little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
