Chip N Clawz REVIEW (RTS meets Ratchet and Clank)
30Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers jokes aside, once you get past the silly title of Snapshot Games latest game, you realize that Chip N Clawz vs The Brainioids is like pineapple on pizza. Two things that shouldn’t go together, but pair surprisingly well once you give it a chance. Gameplay is a harmonious blend of RTS and Third Person Action, with the result being a completely different experience than what you’re familiar with in either genre. This is bundled with aesthetic that appears to be heavily inspired by Ratchet and Clank and a tone that brings some serious 90’s Saturday morning cartoon energy. Just like Pineapple Pizza, it’s not perfect, it’s not going to be for everyone, but it’s a nice change of pace.
When a game looks as similar as it does to Ratchet and Clank, it’s hard not to draw comparisons such as how it controls and feels. It’s not bad, but the platforming felt a little clunky, the movement felt a little floaty and the melee combat lacked weight and impact. It also lacked a coherent art style as they were bouncing between cinematics that looked almost claymation, combined with the in game style and then stills were comic styled. The ending felt slightly incomplete and abrupt as well.