Party Animals

Party Animals is a blast and a half! The music slaps, the animals are adorable, and the maps are magnificent — all of it works to create an addicting game that I want to keep coming back to, especially as more is added.

89%Game Brain Score

humor, gameplay

monetization, story

89% User Score Based on 17,856 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 15 reviews

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Party Animals is a local and multi-player kids fighting game featuring delightful game mechanics, exceptional visuals, and a hilarious soundtrack. Create memories with friends by messing with each other in 100 different ways or working together to eliminate others, all while fighting for the cherished gummy bear. Despite being very buggy and having annoyingly frequent ads, the game is highly emotional and provides a unique experience for players.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 17,856 reviews

humor1.5k positive mentions

monetization69 negative mentions

humor
1,466 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Party Animals" is a standout feature, with players consistently praising its chaotic and silly gameplay that leads to countless laugh-out-loud moments. The game's quirky characters, wacky physics, and absurd scenarios create a lighthearted atmosphere perfect for multiplayer fun, making it a hit for gatherings with friends. Overall, it's described as a hilarious experience that guarantees laughter, often resulting in sore cheeks and unforgettable memories.
- “It's a chaotic, laughter-filled world where adorable, ragdoll-like animals brawl in the most hilariously absurd scenarios.”
- “The game's quirky characters and hilarious physics make every match a riot.”
- “This game is so funny that my friends and I just can't stop laughing every game!”
- “The game is trash; I played the tutorial and then tried a game. The controls work randomly, making it a very frustrating and unfunny experience.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making it hard to enjoy any of the gameplay.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
gameplay
801 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The gameplay of "Party Animals" is characterized by its chaotic, physics-based mechanics that provide a fun and humorous experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While many players appreciate the accessible controls and variety of game modes, some criticize the mechanics for being inconsistent and frustrating, particularly regarding hit detection and the climbing system. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted party experience, though its reliance on microtransactions and occasional gameplay issues may detract from its long-term appeal.
- “The gameplay is fun, and the reward system is addictive.”
- “Its chaotic gameplay, endearing art style, and multiplayer focus make it a must-have for fans of party games like Gang Beasts and Fall Guys.”
- “The physics-based gameplay creates endless laughs and competitive fun, making it a perfect choice for parties or casual get-togethers.”
- “Gameplay mechanics have mostly just gotten worse.”
- “Repetitive chaos: let’s be real, you’re here for the mayhem—not deep strategy—but the gameplay loop might wear thin after a long session.”
- “The gameplay when you ignore all of these issues I've mentioned has become stale and repetitive, combined with the occasional AFK or cross-teamers this game just doesn't have good longevity and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.”
monetization
367 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
72%
19%
The monetization model of the game has drawn mixed reactions from players, with many criticizing the prevalence of microtransactions, particularly for cosmetic items, in a paid title. While some players appreciate that these transactions do not affect gameplay and can be earned through in-game progression, others feel that the aggressive monetization tactics, including loot boxes and high prices for skins, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the sentiment leans towards viewing the monetization as excessive and potentially exploitative, especially given the game's upfront cost.
- “I don't mind at all any of the microtransactions in this game; it's only cosmetics, and most of them can be purchased with the cookies, which is the normal currency.”
- “The microtransactions are not a big deal for me since I don't care about skins.”
- “Despite this, the microtransactions are fine as they're just skins, and in general, the game is insanely fun; give it a try!”
- “Buying a game and it being full of microtransactions = bad.”
- “This isn't even touching on just how disgusting the fomo-heavy microtransactions are for a paid game, the lack of region-locking, the overall lack of creativity... ffs an entire mode is just a Mario Kart clone.”
- “To start with the audacity: slapping a $20 price tag on a game riddled with microtransactions is a bold move, but not one to be applauded.”
graphics
338 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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49%
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The graphics of "Party Animals" have received widespread praise for their charming and colorful art style, featuring adorable animal characters and vibrant environments that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the polished visuals and attention to detail, some have noted performance issues on lower-end systems, suggesting that the game may require higher settings for optimal visual quality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful choice for casual gaming with friends.
- “The lovely animals, soothing graphic style, and uplifting music are a delight.”
- “From its vibrant and charming art style to its dynamic and immersive environments, every aspect of the game is crafted with care and attention to detail.”
- “The graphics are incredibly charming.”
- “Despite some graphical issues and painful FPS.”
- “Stinky always online makes it a useless local co-op game with it looking good but on my old hardware it looks horrendous at the low settings; other party games that are not as demanding are fine on low graphics, but this one seems to be that it only looks good if it is medium to high as the minimum.”
- “Framerate is so horrible it's almost a slideshow even when your system meets the requirements and the graphics are set to the minimum.”
story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
71%
22%
The game lacks a significant narrative, with players primarily engaging in daily, weekly, and event quests that provide a fun but shallow experience. While there are some missions available, they are often criticized for being tedious and lacking depth, with many reviewers expressing a desire for a more developed story mode. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay mechanics and character design rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The premise is straightforward: players control anthropomorphic animals in a series of wacky challenges and minigames, competing against friends or AI opponents in a quest for victory.”
- “With a continued effort to add new minigames and maps, and an anticipated event you can unlock animals and cosmetics with, as well as daily missions, I'm happy to recommend the game again as the amount of fun truly has increased with the amount of content there is now, and I hope in the future as well.”
- “The story is cute but forgettable, and the AI opponents can be a bit too easy to defeat.”
- “Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for mission mode.”
- “They have a 3 level 'story' mission, but it's just run through a map and don't die.”
- “While the game offers daily missions to reward you with a boost in XP as well as achievements to earn that also give out XP, I still feel it isn't enough.”
music
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its energetic and catchy nature that complements the gameplay, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of variety over extended play sessions. Some users find the soundtrack enjoyable enough to listen to outside the game, but others describe it as generic or even akin to "elevator music." Overall, while the music enhances the fun atmosphere, its limited selection may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music is energetic, uplifting, and perfectly matches the frantic pace of the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is a perfect complement to the game's lively atmosphere.”
- “From the upbeat, catchy menu music to the bright, saturated colors of the various fluffy animals you can play as, this game has been a visual, auditory, and interactive treat.”
- “Animal Party has poorly translated UI, laggy Mario Kart, and a forgettable soundtrack.”
- “The same song in the menus keeps repeating, which made me mute the background music after about 5 games.”
- “Party Animals features a limited soundtrack that may become repetitive during extended play sessions.”
optimization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
41%
25%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and high system requirements, particularly on lower-end hardware. While some users have noted improvements and smooth performance on high-end systems or the Steam Deck, others have expressed frustration over specific maps and overall server stability. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance the experience for a broader range of players.
- “It's generally bug-free and optimized extremely well.”
- “The game is fun and well-optimized, runs well on a Steam Deck, and 20 and 40 series of RTX cards, making it an overall good experience.”
- “No lag, low price, optimized… feels like a finished game and I hope they continue to add content onto it.”
- “Insufficient optimization and high system requirements: some players have reported that the game's optimization is not good enough, and the system requirements are high.”
- “The performance is poor, especially in the pirate ship level.”
- “Simply said, the game was a disappointment... no offline mode in a party game, outrageous prices on microtransactions, horrible game performance, input lag is also super bad, even in the tutorial.”
grinding
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
67%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and rewarding, particularly when playing with friends, others feel it is excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time to achieve meaningful rewards. Many reviews highlight the frustration with diminishing returns on experience points and the pressure of limited-time cosmetics, leading to a sense of burnout. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, but the grinding can detract from its enjoyment for some players.
- “If you don't gamble all your 'nemo bucks' away on eggs to get the skins that will always be available, especially now with the redesigned reward system, the developers give you around 10k of those for free as long as you reach level 100 (a bit of a grind, but not tedious in the slightest).”
- “The rewards of the leveling system are pathetic for the amount of grinding you have to do to level, and the experience needed to level up increases each time, resulting in diminishing returns.”
- “Everything just seems so tedious and luck-based to the point where it doesn't feel rewarding at all when you win games; it's almost as if the only way to successfully execute an intended action is to pray to the luck gods that your character decides to align properly to the exact correct molecule.”
- “This game is really fun and I think they have improved so much since their beta testing, but the item shop stuff is quite tedious and most of the stuff you can get for free already or simply just grinding and getting nemo bucks and purchasing cosmetics yourself.”
stability
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
81%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced significant technical problems that hinder gameplay, others found the game relatively stable and enjoyable, noting only minor glitches. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it suffers from stability issues that can detract from the experience.
- “In my experience, the game is relatively bug free.”
- “The game isn't laggy, it's not buggy, it's just pure fun with friends. I haven't had this much fun with my friends in ages and I recommend everyone to get it if you have at least 2 other people to play with.”
- “The mechanics feel great, and there are almost no glitches.”
- “For the first 4 hours I was trying to get the game to work. The game wouldn't load, and when I finally got it to work, it was a buggy mess. The last time I tried playing it, my computer crashed. Long story short, I wasted $20.”
- “Matchmaking is buggy right now, and if you don't leave a match after the end and instead instant queue for another one, it often either crashes the game or gets you stuck in an endless loading screen.”
- “There is an insane amount of glitches and bugs.”
emotional
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a delightful blend of chaos and wholesomeness, fostering strong connections among players through laughter and shared experiences. While the community is generally supportive and fun, some players note the occasional toxicity in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is celebrated for its heartwarming moments, cute characters, and the joy it brings to friends and families, making it a memorable and entertaining experience.
- “In moments of difficulty, offering emotional support and staying patient has allowed us to grow closer, while trust and transparency remain at the core of our relationship.”
- “It's a heartwarming and joyous experience that I wholeheartedly encourage you to explore.”
- “I impulsively hugged the screen as tears ran down my face, 'Party Animals' I cried, 'thank you so much...'.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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11%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying the variety of strategies, modes, and mini-games that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Many believe that continuous updates with new content will further enhance its longevity, while some users express concerns about limited replay value after extended play. Despite mixed opinions, the general consensus highlights the game's fun mechanics and entertaining nature, making it a solid choice for both solo and group play.
- “Players can try out various strategies and tactics in different modes and maps, increasing the game's replayability and longevity.”
- “The game has great replayability; there is a lot of content, and the characters and physics of the game are hilarious.”
- “Each mode offers unique objectives and challenges, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy and plenty of replay value.”
- “No replayability value at all.”
- “I don't see a lot of replay value after 2 hours of playing the game, so I refunded the game and got my money back.”
- “With such a limited selection of games and lackluster mechanics, the game's replayability quickly dwindles.”
character development
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, character development in "Party Animals" is praised for its charming and cute designs, which contribute to the game's vibrant aesthetic and engaging gameplay. While many players appreciate the unique personalities and whimsical art style, some critiques highlight a lack of variety in character options and repetitive gameplay. Despite these concerns, the endearing character designs remain a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “The character designs are endearing, each with its unique personality, and the arenas are colorful and dynamic.”
- “Party Animals embraces a delightful cartoon aesthetic, painting its world with vibrant colors and playful character designs.”
- “The colorful and detailed environments, coupled with the charming character designs, create a visually appealing world that is a joy to explore.”
- “Player base is toxic, games are repetitive, character designs are boring.”
- “Start being more generous with character and costume unlocks, and come up with some more character designs (try some new species besides cats and dogs; 9 variations of cats/dogs are more than enough).”
- “Silly character designs :d”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a comedic and lighthearted tone, enhanced by vibrant visuals and whimsical characters that create an inviting and harmonious environment. While the simplistic art style may not appeal to everyone, the overall experience is enriched by a lively soundtrack and a variety of cute animals and outfits, fostering a fun and competitive atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's ability to maintain its charm and humor even after extensive playtime.
- “This delightful game provides an inviting atmosphere, rich with vibrant visuals and whimsical characters that captivate the imagination.”
- “The soundtrack is a perfect complement to the game's lively atmosphere.”
- “All the animals and outfits are super cute, love the multiple game modes and the party atmosphere.”
- “While the game's colorful and cartoonish art style contributes to its lighthearted atmosphere, some players may find the visuals overly simplistic or lacking in detail.”
- “More diverse and dynamic music tracks could help maintain the game's energetic atmosphere and prevent auditory monotony over time.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”