[PS5] Missing Banban: Game Review

Alright, so let’s dive into this—Missing Banban from the folks at Feardemic. It’s got that colorful 2D action thing going on, and you’re navigating this wild journey on the PS5. Why is it always the PS5 these days? Anyway, you’re stepping into the boots of this Sheriff Toaster dude (yes, you read that right), and some more characters from that Garten of Banban gig. So your buddy’s MIA, and you’ve gotta weave through all these beachy, foresty, secret-factory-type places. It sounds like an explosion of chaos and color. Oh, and there’s this dark vibe creeping in, messing with your pals — spooky, right?

You’ll blast through stages using the ol’ thumbstick or maybe the D-Pad if you’re feeling retro. Hit that X button real hard for jumps that might as well defy gravity. And wall jumps? Yeah, those too. L1’s your quick dash, and Square is all about raining pew-pew on baddies. Circle unleashes your mega move, but don’t go wild with it; it drains the special juice faster than you’d think. Flipping through your weapons with L2 and R2 — like a true action hero.

Coins everywhere—grab ’em. They let you snag cool stuff like heals or temporary invincibility. Lovely things, those. Then there’s this Criminal Buckets ability—what even is that? Sounds like someone with a bucket list. It blocks attacks and zaps foes if they dare touch. Propeller lets you float down like a feather. Or call in Zolphius because why not? That guy’s got your back. And badges! These things let you dress up your character and tweak health and energy stats. Fancy upgrades, I say.

The game even flaunts a full trophy roundup with a Platinum gem at the end—big news for you trophy hunters, since the original Banban games didn’t even bother with Platinum. Six bronze, five silver, and nine gold. So, lots to conquer. Boss fights, getting your first skin, grabbing badges, boosting your life and energy bars, unlocking all moves—it’s like a checklist for the chaotic gamer.

And did I mention it’s on PS5 for just under ten bucks? Less than a couple of frou-frou coffees. If you’re still rocking the PS4, no worries—they’ve got it there too. Just means you’ll be missing those stunning PS5 graphics (or maybe not, who can tell these days?).

Before I forget, this whole spiel is brought to you thanks to Feardemic flinging me a PS5 copy. Generous folks, really. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ve lost track of my thoughts. Time to play or something.