Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Review Thread

Game InformationGame Title: Toejam & Earl: Back in the GroovePlatforms:PlayStation 4 (Feb 28, 2019)Xbox One (Feb 28, 2019)PC (Feb 28, 2019)Nintendo Switch (Feb 28, 2019)Trailers:ToeJam and Earl: Back in the GrooveToejam and Earl: Back in the Groove (Animated Version)Developer: HumaNature StudiosReview Aggregator:OpenCritic - 68 average - 57% recommendedCritic ReviewsDestructoid - CJ Andriessen - 9.5 / 10Playing this game is equivalent to downing some orange soda and Cool Ranch Doritos while watching Rocko's Modern Life with the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff playing on my parents' six-CD player. With a little more variety in objectives this could be the killer co-op game to end all co-op games, but even with the same basic goal each run, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is one of the illest, dopest, most hella fly experiences I've had on my Switch. And while I know that vernacular is terribly dated, it totally works when talking about this game.DualShockers - Michael Ruiz - 6 / 10Gaming's most funky duo are back from Funkotron in a nostalgia-fueled experience that doesn't appeal to anyone but its limited fan base.Electric Bento - Paul Acevedo - 7.8 / 10The singular sense of humor and music-themed touches that made the original so endearing are back, and the cooperative multiplayer is better than ever.Game Revolution - Tyler Treese - 4 / 5 starsQuote not yet availableGameSpew - Kim Snaith - 5 / 10Quote not yet availableHobby Consolas - Daniel Quesada - Spanish - 73 / 100Fans of the original game will find exactly what the missed all these years. It should be more appealing on the graphical side, but it's an OK adventure for those who seek a slow-paced experience.MonsterVine - Spencer Legacy - 4.5 / 5Back in the Groove is a triumphant return for Toejam & Earl, boasting an upgraded take on the gameplay and atmosphere that made the original game so fresh. It has some issues with its framerate, but that can’t stop Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove from being an overall excellent and wonderfully weird roguelike.Nerd Much? - Janet Garcia - 5 / 10Unfortunately, 28 years after the first game’s release means doing more of the same won’t necessarily get the same results.Nintendo Life - Eric Bailey - 7 / 10ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is a faithful enhancement to the classic original. It might not satisfy those looking for their next big blockbuster or 'prestige indie' title as the design may feel somewhat dated, despite the game's own attempts to obfuscate the obsolete with the arbitrary. This funky, distinctive game should please the nostalgic while being unique enough to attract, and satisfy, the curious. Details such as the exhaustive documentation and varying minigames definitely show some heart in the development. Ultimately, this is a package that is designed to appeal to pre-existing fans rather than create entirely new ones, but if you're a fan of this kind of game and don't mind the odd spot of randomness, then you should give it a try.NoobFeed - Adam Siddiqui - 70 / 100ToeJam and Earl is a cult classic among older gamers, with much of its appeal coming from the graphical style and unique characters. ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! captures much of the original's atmosphere and gameplay. It won't appeal to everyone but those with fond memories of the duo will get a lot of enjoyment with ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove!PC Invasion - Andrew Farrell - 4 / 5 starsToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is an extremely welcome update to the first game in the series that retains and expands upon everything that made that game a classic.PlayStation Universe - Simon Sayers - 8 / 10Full of fun characters and unique presents to unwrap, the classic Sega Genesis game feels as unique as ever in Back in the Groove, and is well worth a trip back for older fans of the series. Newcomers can also look forward to finding out what made ToeJam & Earl so popular.Push Square - Stephen Tailby - 6 / 10ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is a relentlessly faithful retread of the 90s classics. Fans of the funky alien duo are sure to enjoy it, but clumsy gameplay and some frustrating design choices date it in a bad way. Mixing elements of the two Mega Drive titles works well, and the oddball stylings and music are as good as ever. However, it just feels a bit tired, and maybe could've benefitted from a modern shot in the arm. If you love ToeJam & Earl, this is well worth a look, but fans of other PS4 roguelikes might be less impressed.TechRaptor - Robert Grosso - 4.5 / 10ToeJam & Earl: Back in he Groove is a straightfroward game that really struggles to find any form of relevance beyond its nostalgia factor. via /r/Games https://ift.tt/2T5UKPH