Unfortunately, throwing your car about is a janky, weightless affair, while the rhythm mini-game is so difficult I just couldn't keep up, no matter how hard I tried. Head down to the arcade and you'll find two playable mini-games aside from Gobabots: a racing one and a rhythm one. But if you'd rather not do the whole Good Samaritan thing, you've got a couple more self-indulgent options.
I helped two neighbours get to know one-another by knocking on their doors and exchanging letters. As per, many of Button City's residents ask you to grab them something, but some end up actually being quite nice little stories. There's some light side-questing that helps to break up the monotony a bit. I do wonder which mixture of herbs and spices would taste better? Left or right? Unfortunately, these vanish as the story nears its conclusion which makes things a bit tedious as you reluctantly transform into Button City's post mammal and deliver parcels. Early on the game weaves in some variety with fun scenarios, like one where you're racing to make lemonade by timing button-presses to chop lemons, squeeze them, and finally pour them into glasses as your paw sways to and fro. Many of them are simple affairs, which mainly see you fetching stuff for friends. If Button City is driven by its story, then these quests are the daisy-scented petrol. They're adorable little places home to interesting characters you'll revisit often when you're out questing. One of my favourite spots was the colourful cafe area, which was home to a pretentious raccoon called Oregano (pairs well with garlic) who rambled about the power of his soy cappuccino. As you progress through the story, you'll unlock more places like a supermarket, friends' houses, and downtown areas. Once you've settled on where you want to go, just press the button again and you'll teleport straight there. At the press of a button, the world splits into layers you can flick through and rotate. Everyone's a character and it's a genuine joy getting to know them all as you flit all over Button City.Īnd this is made easy by Button City's diorama setup. Sorrell's the leader of the group and a cat who loves doing yoga to metal music. Chive's a dry-humoured tech-wiz of a rabbit, while Lavender's a bubbly, arty panda who likes cosplaying as a robot. I'd pay good money for slices of Button City's diorama world I could either slap on my desk, or build like a tower in my room.Ĭhive is a member of the Fluff Squad, along with Sorrell, and Lavender, all of whom are great to hang around with. Rather than dragging it out into a deep, cheesy substory, the restraint shown here pushes the issue into the foreground in a more meaningful way. There's no big deal made of the situation it's a part of his daily routine. For instance, one of your pals Chive helps his confused grandfather navigate his way back to the living room, then quickly explains that their health has been deteriorating for a while. Splashes of humour keep things light and it touches on serious topics with surprising maturity. It's a plot that's predictably about the power of friendship, but it's self-awareness saves it from being corny. Let's just say that the business bigwig who tries to close the arcade clearly doesn't know what's about to hit him. Now, I don't want to get into spoiler territory, as Button City's driven entirely by its story. Turns out the Fluff Squad need a fourth in their quest to become the local champs, so you join their ranks, and get swept along in a journey that swiftly becomes more than just about competition. Two teams rule Button City's Gobabots scene: the Fluff Squad and the Tuff Fluffs. This is where all the cool cats and raccoons and dogs play Gobabots, the hit strategy game that's sort of like a baby's first MOBA. You play as a shy fox called Fennel (pairs well with seafood), who moves into the area and finds that its heart lies in the local arcade. If you're after a place to wind down for a bit, I'd recommend stopping by.īutton City's an adventure game about a small community of low-poly animals, each named after herbs and spices. I spent a few hours there with some animal friends and it was extremely pleasant. Hey, no mention of Button City, though? A crime. A sweet adventure game in a diorama world, some of its mini-games aren't great, but they don't detract much from arcade-obssessed animals and a lovely story.Īsk the internet what cities you absolutely must visit and it'll suggest somewhere like Tokyo, or Rome, or The Big Apple.
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