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Game Information
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**Game Title**: Foamstars
**Platforms**:
- PlayStation 5 (Feb 7, 2024)
- PlayStation 4 (Feb 7, 2024)
**Trailers**:
- FOAMSTARS｜Release Date Announce Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzwzpukmEf0
- FOAMSTARS | CG Announce Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy4aJ3P1nNY
**Publisher**: SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD.
**Review Aggregator**:
**OpenCritic - 65 average - 60% recommended - 5 reviews https://opencritic.com/game/16271/foamstars**
**Metacritic - 59 average - 6 reviews - 4 in progress https://www.metacritic.com/game/foamstars/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5**
Critic Reviews
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**CGMagazine https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine** Jordan Biordi https://opencritic.com/critic/378/jordan-biordi 6 / 10 https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/foamstars-ps5-review/
>Foamstars isn’t terrible, but its uninspired gameplay, deficit of content, and obscene monetization make it a forgettable experience.
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**Eurogamer https://opencritic.com/outlet/114/eurogamer** Kaan Serin https://opencritic.com/critic/8833/kaan-serin 3 / 5 https://www.eurogamer.net/foamstars-review
>Foamstars is a serviceable paintballer in the vein of Splatoon, lathered with some wild lore and underwhelming hero shooter elements.
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**Push Square https://opencritic.com/outlet/25/push-square** Stephen Tailby https://opencritic.com/critic/942/stephen-tailby 7 / 10 https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/foamstars
>Foamstars is a colourful, unique, and entertaining shooter. The modes and characters on offer at launch are fun twists on genre staples, and the central foam mechanic is a playful addition with some potential for strategy. It's lighthearted, fast-paced fun with plenty of style. While the steep microtransactions and the so-so co-op missions keep it from being squeaky clean, there's a lot to like about this bubbly multiplayer title.
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**Screen Rant https://opencritic.com/outlet/664/screen-rant** Carrie Lambertsen https://opencritic.com/critic/9371/carrie-lambertsen 3.5 / 5 https://screenrant.com/foamstars-ps5-review/
>There is so much good to say about Foamstars, with its quirky characters and cheerfully energizing feel. While at launch the matches do not feel entirely balanced, that will even out with time, yet the microtransactions look as though they could only get worse. Currently, Foamstars is free on PS Plus for anyone to try it out, but after March 5th anyone who does not already have the game downloaded will have to purchase it for $29.99. That price, combined with the costs of Premium Seasonal Passes and in-game store purchases can quickly add up and is overwhelming. Cosmetic items don't have to be purchased, of course, but to be faced with that many instances of trying to get players to spend money simply feels much dirtier than a soap-filled game ever should.
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**The Game Crater https://opencritic.com/outlet/806/the-game-crater** Chris Melnyk https://opencritic.com/critic/10006/chris-melnyk 5 / 10 https://www.thegamecrater.com/foamstars-ps5-review-a-sudsy-dud/
>Foamstars tries to bring something new to the table but has almost immediately been drowned out thanks to its repetitiveness.
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**Gamereactor UK https://www.metacritic.com/publication/gamereactor-uk/** Olog Westerberg - 5/10 https://www.gamereactor.eu/foamstars-1357003/
>Maybe Square Enix and Toylogic can fix this and polish off the worst flaws with updates, in a typical live service style? Maybe, but I don't think so. The problems are, as I see it, too deeply buried under the bath foam. And it's a shame, anyway, because despite Foamstars looking like an amateur project from Fortnite Creative Mode, I've still had a bunch of fun matches with good friends. The experience has, apart from some connectivity issues in the matchmaking, also been exceptionally stable and bug-free, and the city pop jazz that highlights both matches and menus is always crazy catchy. If you have PlayStation Plus, this is "free" to download, so there is the opportunity to test it if the slightest craving arises. However, I would hardly recommend a purchase or subscription just for this.
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**TRG https://www.metacritic.com/publication/trg/** Dashiell Wood https://opencritic.com/critic/7195/dashiell-wood 2/5 https://www.techradar.com/gaming/foamstars-review
>Cute characters and a handful of promising ideas in its multiplayer matches do little to redeem Foamstars, which is spoiled by terrible solo missions, a lack of maps, and excessive monetization.
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**Metro Game Central https://www.metacritic.com/publication/metro-gamecentral/** Adam Starkey https://opencritic.com/critic/1368/adam-starkey Review in progress https://metro.co.uk/2024/02/08/foamstars-review-progress-splatoon-free-ps5-20243125/?ico=mosaic_gaming
>Despite its desperation to please, Foamstars is hard to dislike – but it’s difficult to say whether it has any staying power. There’s the expected battle pass progression trees, unlockable perks, and skin microtransactions to make your eyes roll, but it’s not as egregious as other live service titles in the same mould. In a similar vein to other B-tier online games with fun ideas (Knockout City, Rumbleverse, etc.), Foamstars feels like it’s caught against the tide, no matter whether it manages to stir up a dedicated player base or not.
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**Kotaku https://opencritic.com/outlet/276/kotaku** Zack Zweizen https://opencritic.com/critic/6826/zack-zwiezeReview in progress https://kotaku.com/foamstars-review-splatoon-ps5-is-it-good-square-enix-1851239389
>Some of the worst guns in video games either fire slow-moving projectiles or have annoying arcs you have to contend with when aiming. Foamstars bravely asks: What if we combined the worst parts of the worst guns into one gun, and gave everyone in the game versions of that bad weapon? The answer is a shooter that feels like crap. Impressions]
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**[IGN https://www.metacritic.com/publication/ign/** Charlie Wacholz https://opencritic.com/critic/7761/charlie-wachoeview in progress https://www.ign.com/articles/foamstars-review
>Frustrating monetization and structure aside, I’ve had a pretty good time with Foamstars whenever I’m in an actual match, so here’s hoping those issues don’t start to drag the whole thing down below the bubbles. [Review in Progress]
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Game Information
--------------------
**Game Title**: Foamstars
**Platforms**:
- PlayStation 5 (Feb 7, 2024)
- PlayStation 4 (Feb 7, 2024)
**Trailers**:
- FOAMSTARS｜Release Date Announce Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzwzpukmEf0
- FOAMSTARS | CG Announce Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy4aJ3P1nNY
**Publisher**: SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD.
**Review Aggregator**:
**OpenCritic - 65 average - 60% recommended - 5 reviews https://opencritic.com/game/16271/foamstars**
**Metacritic - 59 average - 6 reviews - 4 in progress https://www.metacritic.com/game/foamstars/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5**
Critic Reviews
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**CGMagazine https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine** Jordan Biordi https://opencritic.com/critic/378/jordan-biordi 6 / 10 https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/foamstars-ps5-review/
>Foamstars isn’t terrible, but its uninspired gameplay, deficit of content, and obscene monetization make it a forgettable experience.
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**Eurogamer https://opencritic.com/outlet/114/eurogamer** Kaan Serin https://opencritic.com/critic/8833/kaan-serin 3 / 5 https://www.eurogamer.net/foamstars-review
>Foamstars is a serviceable paintballer in the vein of Splatoon, lathered with some wild lore and underwhelming hero shooter elements.
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**Push Square https://opencritic.com/outlet/25/push-square** Stephen Tailby https://opencritic.com/critic/942/stephen-tailby 7 / 10 https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/foamstars
>Foamstars is a colourful, unique, and entertaining shooter. The modes and characters on offer at launch are fun twists on genre staples, and the central foam mechanic is a playful addition with some potential for strategy. It's lighthearted, fast-paced fun with plenty of style. While the steep microtransactions and the so-so co-op missions keep it from being squeaky clean, there's a lot to like about this bubbly multiplayer title.
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**Screen Rant https://opencritic.com/outlet/664/screen-rant** Carrie Lambertsen https://opencritic.com/critic/9371/carrie-lambertsen 3.5 / 5 https://screenrant.com/foamstars-ps5-review/
>There is so much good to say about Foamstars, with its quirky characters and cheerfully energizing feel. While at launch the matches do not feel entirely balanced, that will even out with time, yet the microtransactions look as though they could only get worse. Currently, Foamstars is free on PS Plus for anyone to try it out, but after March 5th anyone who does not already have the game downloaded will have to purchase it for $29.99. That price, combined with the costs of Premium Seasonal Passes and in-game store purchases can quickly add up and is overwhelming. Cosmetic items don't have to be purchased, of course, but to be faced with that many instances of trying to get players to spend money simply feels much dirtier than a soap-filled game ever should.
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**The Game Crater https://opencritic.com/outlet/806/the-game-crater** Chris Melnyk https://opencritic.com/critic/10006/chris-melnyk 5 / 10 https://www.thegamecrater.com/foamstars-ps5-review-a-sudsy-dud/
>Foamstars tries to bring something new to the table but has almost immediately been drowned out thanks to its repetitiveness.
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**Gamereactor UK https://www.metacritic.com/publication/gamereactor-uk/** Olog Westerberg - 5/10 https://www.gamereactor.eu/foamstars-1357003/
>Maybe Square Enix and Toylogic can fix this and polish off the worst flaws with updates, in a typical live service style? Maybe, but I don't think so. The problems are, as I see it, too deeply buried under the bath foam. And it's a shame, anyway, because despite Foamstars looking like an amateur project from Fortnite Creative Mode, I've still had a bunch of fun matches with good friends. The experience has, apart from some connectivity issues in the matchmaking, also been exceptionally stable and bug-free, and the city pop jazz that highlights both matches and menus is always crazy catchy. If you have PlayStation Plus, this is "free" to download, so there is the opportunity to test it if the slightest craving arises. However, I would hardly recommend a purchase or subscription just for this.
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**TRG https://www.metacritic.com/publication/trg/** Dashiell Wood https://opencritic.com/critic/7195/dashiell-wood 2/5 https://www.techradar.com/gaming/foamstars-review
>Cute characters and a handful of promising ideas in its multiplayer matches do little to redeem Foamstars, which is spoiled by terrible solo missions, a lack of maps, and excessive monetization.
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**Metro Game Central https://www.metacritic.com/publication/metro-gamecentral/** Adam Starkey https://opencritic.com/critic/1368/adam-starkey Review in progress https://metro.co.uk/2024/02/08/foamstars-review-progress-splatoon-free-ps5-20243125/?ico=mosaic_gaming
>Despite its desperation to please, Foamstars is hard to dislike – but it’s difficult to say whether it has any staying power. There’s the expected battle pass progression trees, unlockable perks, and skin microtransactions to make your eyes roll, but it’s not as egregious as other live service titles in the same mould. In a similar vein to other B-tier online games with fun ideas (Knockout City, Rumbleverse, etc.), Foamstars feels like it’s caught against the tide, no matter whether it manages to stir up a dedicated player base or not.
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**Kotaku https://opencritic.com/outlet/276/kotaku** Zack Zweizen https://opencritic.com/critic/6826/zack-zwiezeReview in progress https://kotaku.com/foamstars-review-splatoon-ps5-is-it-good-square-enix-1851239389
>Some of the worst guns in video games either fire slow-moving projectiles or have annoying arcs you have to contend with when aiming. Foamstars bravely asks: What if we combined the worst parts of the worst guns into one gun, and gave everyone in the game versions of that bad weapon? The answer is a shooter that feels like crap. Impressions]
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**[IGN https://www.metacritic.com/publication/ign/** Charlie Wacholz https://opencritic.com/critic/7761/charlie-wachoeview in progress https://www.ign.com/articles/foamstars-review
>Frustrating monetization and structure aside, I’ve had a pretty good time with Foamstars whenever I’m in an actual match, so here’s hoping those issues don’t start to drag the whole thing down below the bubbles. [Review in Progress]
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