Arcade Paradise - Everything you need to know in 2 minutes! [Gamepass]

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Published on September 3, 2023 8:30:04 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GZKUvxwHBo

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Arcade Paradise (2021)

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Arcade Paradise promises the adventure of transforming a boring laundromat into an epic arcade empire. But beware, behind the flashy lights and buzzing sounds lies a disappointing grindfest.

As the reluctant manager of a laundromat, you slowly invest your earnings into creating an arcade in the back room. Each new arcade machine you buy provides a new mini-game for you to play and new challenges to increase your income. With over 35 mini-games to conquer, this game packs in a lot of variety.

Each machine can be micro-managed by setting its difficulty and cost, or positioning to increase it's foot fall. One surprisingly fun element is that the performance of each machine can be improved by completing in-game goals, meaning that playing the mini-games actually aids progress. And while the mini-games offer a huge variety of experiences, you'll stiill find yourself wanting to spend only a few minutes on most before moving on.

Despite the potential, Arcade Paradise fails to strike the right balance between fun and tediousness. The idea of turning a mundane business into an arcade sounds fantastic, but the execution falls short. The laundromat chores in particular quickly become repetitive and monotonous. It's a missed opportunity to create an engaging and rewarding experience.

There are enjoyable moments scattered throughout, and the abundance of content is admirable. However, the overwhelming grind overshadows the game's potential for greatness.

Overall, I give this game 45 percent. However, the game would have scored much higher if the content was spread across 5 hours instead of 25.

Currently available on Gamepass, at time of posting

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