I must’ve thrown at least 100 hours into this game as a child. Maybe more than it deserved… but regardless, I loved it.
The early 2000’s vibe really allows it to shine on a replay. From the music, to the clothing. Even down to the way people talked. It all captures the aesthetic perfectly. To this day, it’s fun to play.
The gameplay loop is admittedly repetitive, and there’s still limitations on what you’re capable of doing. But man… I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t grinning ear to ear a lot of the time. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia talking, as I know this game visually looks pretty bad nowadays.
But the mini games are so fun, and there’s so many of them! Each is so different from the next. It really feels like they were firing off on all cylinders as the time. At least for a kids game.
There’s a lot of different mechanics for such a simple game, and while none of them particularly shine, they all at least range from good to halfway decent.
I think Thrillville still manages to pack a lot of fun into a short experience. The gameplay loop won’t be for everyone, and I can see where the criticisms would be warranted. I’m just glad I got to revisit this childhood classic.
The early 2000’s vibe really allows it to shine on a replay. From the music, to the clothing. Even down to the way people talked. It all captures the aesthetic perfectly. To this day, it’s fun to play.
The gameplay loop is admittedly repetitive, and there’s still limitations on what you’re capable of doing. But man… I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t grinning ear to ear a lot of the time. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia talking, as I know this game visually looks pretty bad nowadays.
But the mini games are so fun, and there’s so many of them! Each is so different from the next. It really feels like they were firing off on all cylinders as the time. At least for a kids game.
There’s a lot of different mechanics for such a simple game, and while none of them particularly shine, they all at least range from good to halfway decent.
I think Thrillville still manages to pack a lot of fun into a short experience. The gameplay loop won’t be for everyone, and I can see where the criticisms would be warranted. I’m just glad I got to revisit this childhood classic.