Defunct Games reviews Summertime Madness, available January 26 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Previously available on PC and Mac.
As far as World War II games go, Summertime Madness is by far the brightest and trippiest one I've ever played. It's an ever-changing first-person puzzle game with a wide variety of challenges and a few surprises you definitely won't see coming. Unfortunately, the brilliance of the first half is brought down by the laborious second half, which is full of trial-and-error puzzles and wide-open stages that are no fun to explore. Though uneven, Summertime Madness is still worth recommending for the strong opening puzzles and fantastic ending.
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