Poison Control

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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Poison Control is a very unique game, and if you get past its issues this playfully pink adventure has a lot to offer.
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Purge poison and raise Hell in this turf war style action RPG. Join forces with Poisonette to purify the Belle's Hells, a spiritual realm born from the sullied hearts of girls.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique twist on the RPG and third-person shooter genre with a fun and interesting story.
  • Colorful worlds to explore and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Charming characters and humorous dialogue that add depth to the narrative.
  • Lackluster shooting mechanics and bland, repetitive level design detract from gameplay.
  • Framerate issues and poor hit detection can lead to frustrating combat experiences.
  • Shallow gameplay with little depth or variety, making it feel redundant over time.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay in Poison Control is criticized for its lackluster shooting mechanics and repetitive level design, leading to a shallow experience that fails to engage players. While the story and dialogue provide some enjoyment, they are not enough to compensate for the overall lack of depth and variety in gameplay, making it less appealing for fans of action-oriented games.

    • “The gameplay can produce some absent-minded enjoyment; the radio duo are the best characters I've ever seen, and when jokes land, they land.”
    • “Poison Control's story is cliché-filled but fun, and the tongue-in-cheek dialogue carries the game far further than its gameplay could manage alone.”
    • “Poison Control may offer a fun and interesting story, but mishandles certain aspects, all while lackluster shooting mechanics prevent it from standing out in any way.”
    • “The writing can only make up for shallow game mechanics to a point, though ultimately shallow gameplay is what lets this game down.”
    • “Visual novel fans will likely find more to enjoy here, but there's simply not enough gameplay depth or variety for fans of shooters.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story of Poison Control is described as entertaining and filled with charming characters, featuring tongue-in-cheek humor that enhances the experience despite its cliché elements. While the narrative offers some fun moments and customization options, it ultimately lacks depth and direction, with gameplay mechanics that fail to elevate the overall storytelling.

    • “Poison Control's story is cliché-filled but fun, and the tongue-in-cheek dialogue carries the game far further than its gameplay could manage alone.”
    • “[entertaining story/narrative, amusing and charming characters, customization options].”
    • “[fun, charming characters and tongue-in-cheek humor, entertaining story, some customization options available, plenty of fan-service, if that's what you're looking for].”
    • “The shooting is serviceable, the 'cleaning' gets old fast, and the story doesn't really go anywhere.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its killer soundtrack that effectively sets the mood and enhances the colorful worlds and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the fantastic quality of the music, which complements the unique blend of RPG and third-person shooter elements, while also incorporating anime tropes and nods to other NIS games. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the gaming experience.

    • “Killer soundtrack that knows how to set the mood.”
    • “Fantastic soundtrack.”
    • “Great style and simple to play and understand.”
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