If Gumboy Tournament was a controllable yet dull game it would be passable – maybe even OK. But as it stands its nauseating, greased-pig feel makes it devoid of fun and value. If you're of a tender disposition, hungover, or prone to travel sickness then this balletic nine-player nut-party will send you running to the toilet.
You'll love:
- Rolling up walls
- Mad multiplayer action
- It's pretty-ish
You'll hate:
- Hard to control
- Dull as bricks
- Just not fun
Although Gumboy Tournament has no real game-killing flaws and is good at what it sets to do, the concept really isn't all that fun. The nature of the game forces a frantic pace, but offers a fairly one-dimensional experience in the end. You can have fun with this game, but it never really engages you or sucks you in. You won't be playing this for hours on end, and for a game meant to be played with others, your friends aren't going to be asking to play it, either.
Although the game only retails for $19.99, there are better things to spend that money with such as Infinite Interactive's challenging Puzzle Quest, PopCap Game's amazingly addictive Peggle, or 400 real gumballs, all of which will give you much more enjoyment for the value.
Presentation 6.0
Graphics - 7.5
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 7.0
Lasting Appeal - 6.0
Overall -
