- Publisher: Subliminal
- Release Date: Aug 10, 2021
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Critic score
- Publication
- By date
-
Aug 9, 2021The standout between them is easily Prisma Beats, which, for being a minigame, is a more than serviceable DDR clone with a surprising number of songs. These games' brevity is alleviated somewhat with replayability being added thanks to the inclusion of “Fluff Buffs” which are items that can be used before playing any of the arcade games which add anything from cosmetic changes to new difficulty and game modes. Even though these games are mostly icing on the story's cake, there is definitely enough to them for players to get quite invested.
-
Aug 10, 2021Button City is a pretty decent second outing from the team at Subliminal Games. The fascinating characters and hilarious dialogue make the story really endearing, and it’s all bolstered by the game’s art and music. The minigames are hit or miss, but it’s not enough to ruin an overall joyful experience.
-
Oct 8, 2021I did not love the experience of playing this Subliminal title. The game is too focused on backtracking through the various areas to complete quests and side activities. Button City is, probably, a good game for younger players who might not have engaged with the genres it replicates in the arcade. Play it with a kid if you are a parent and tell them there are better versions of everything they see here out there to try and master. But the developers are good at creating a game world that draws evokes nostalgia. Their characters are fun and whimsical, although they do need more depth. Button City is a limited video game but, if the studio focuses on its strengths, it can surely create a world where the gameplay and the world are better synchronized.
-
Aug 10, 2021Button City is a good game that most people will have a fun time playing through. For just $20, it's reasonably priced and does a good job of putting a smile on your face. However, there is a missed opportunity to further explore certain topics which holds back the narrative's huge potential to be something more.