They really captured the best parts of the original series then added more modern features. It would have beet so nice to have spin dash in the original series. The graphics have the look and feel of the original but with improved added colors and modern resolution lacking in the original.

There are parts of the original stages, bosses, and bonus levels. However, the new content blends in with the original material flawlessly. It’s hard to believe this wasn’t part of the original series, it’s that good!

Because it’s everything great about the original Sonic series minus he drawbacks of old hardware. It feels like playing an old game on a high end system, like all the advertising was back then. The commercial for the game always looked better than actually playing anything on a Genesis, Atari, Intellivision, Commodore, and yes, even the original NES!

If you like side scrollers and quick action then this game is for you. Plus it has a competition mode for 4 players. That’s something missing from the original. Sure, you could have someone join in as Tails, but honestly it kinda sucked trying to keep up with Sonic. It was more of an afterthought than a feature of the original.

Not so with Sonic Mania. This should appeal to anyone who enjoys 4 player games. Each player gets their own screen. Plus you can choose features like item boxes that switch players. Definitely one of the most hilarious features I’ve seen in a 4 player game.

Big surprise, Sonic Mania is comparable to most Sonic games. It’s so much like the original it’s hard to believe it wasn’t released in the late 1990’s or early 2000’s. Llike most side scrollers there are stages followed by a boss battle. Plus bonus rounds. A formula that’s been around since Mario Bros.

The 4 player head to head action in Sonic Mania stands out since many side scrollers are single player. It’s our favorite mode when we play Sonic Mania. It’s a good blend of the best parts of the old with upgraded features and gameplay.

The graphics and soundtrack are an advantage of Sonic Mania. It doesn’t lag or look low resolution like most games back then.

Th 4 player mode is one of the best benefits. Being able to play side by side with each other in a fast moving game just wasn’t possible on the old hardware.

The bonus levels and content are so good it’s hard to believe it wasn’t part of the original. Item boxes with different power ups, hidden paths, new characters, and new bonus levels fit seamlessly with the original.

I can’t forget to mention the shrinking levels. A personal favorite and totally awesome! I really can’t think of any negative things to say. We’re huge Sonic fans around here.

Our review of Sonic Mania gives it 10 stars out of 10. We loved it that much and play it all the time. It’s that good!

Sonic Mania – Review brought to you by: David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Why Mario Strikers Battle League?

Mario Strikers: Battle League is an energetic arcade-style soccer game that brings the chaotic fun of the Mario universe to the soccer field. Instead of focusing on realistic sports simulation, the game emphasizes fast action, exaggerated moves, and over-the-top gameplay. Characters from the Mario series compete in intense matches where strategy, teamwork, and quick reactions are just as important as scoring goals.

The core gameplay revolves around a unique version of soccer called Strike, which removes many traditional rules in favor of fast-paced fun. Teams consist of four players on the field plus a goalie, and matches take place in enclosed arenas without out-of-bounds lines. This keeps the action constant, as the ball is always in play and players can bounce shots off the walls or chase rebounds quickly.

Players can choose from a roster of familiar characters from the Mario universe. Characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Daisy and Rosalina bring their personalities onto the field with dramatic animations and powerful shots. While characters share many basic mechanics, they each have slightly different stats such as speed, strength, shooting ability, and passing skill. This allows players to create teams that fit their preferred play style.

One of the standout features of the game is the Hyper Strike mechanic. During a match, players can activate a special cinematic shot that, if successfully performed, counts as two goals instead of one. These moments are dramatic and visually exciting, adding bursts of tension and excitement to matches.

Customization is another major part of the experience. Players can equip characters with different pieces of gear that adjust their stats. For example, some gear might increase shooting power but reduce speed, while other items boost defense or passing. This system allows players to experiment with different builds and strategies when forming their team.

The game supports both local multiplayer and online play, making it especially fun with friends. Matches can be played casually or competitively, and the chaotic nature of the gameplay often leads to hilarious moments where the match can change dramatically in seconds.

Visually, Mario Strikers: Battle League stands out with its detailed character animations and vibrant arenas. The characters show a surprising amount of personality during matches, celebrating goals with dramatic poses or reacting angrily when things go wrong. The stadiums are bright and energetic, and the special effects during Hyper Strikes look impressive.

The sound design also contributes to the excitement. The soundtrack features energetic music that keeps the action feeling intense, while sound effects highlight tackles, shots, and dramatic goals.

However, while the gameplay is exciting, the game does have some limitations.

One of the most common criticisms is the relatively small roster of characters compared to other Mario sports titles. While the characters included are fun to play, some fans may wish there were more options from the larger Mario universe.

Another issue is the limited number of stadiums and modes. Although the core gameplay is enjoyable, players looking for a wide variety of modes or challenges may find the content somewhat limited over time. The game focuses heavily on multiplayer competition rather than long single-player campaigns.

Additionally, the fast and chaotic gameplay can sometimes feel overwhelming for beginners. With items flying around, tackles happening constantly, and Hyper Strikes changing the score quickly, new players may need time to learn the mechanics.

Despite these drawbacks, the game excels at delivering intense multiplayer matches and over-the-top soccer action.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 8-players on one Nintendo Switch.

Pros

Fast-paced and exciting arcade soccer gameplay.

Colorful visuals and expressive character animations.

Fun Hyper Strike mechanic that adds dramatic moments.

Gear customization allows strategic team building.

Great for multiplayer with friends locally or online.

Energetic music and sound effects.

Cons

The roster of playable characters is smaller and the number of stadiums and game modes is somewhat limited.

The chaotic gameplay can feel overwhelming for beginners.

Single-player content is relatively modest compared to multiplayer features.

Summary

Overall, Mario Strikers: Battle League is a fun and energetic sports game that focuses on chaotic multiplayer action rather than traditional soccer realism. Its colorful presentation, dramatic gameplay moments, and strategic customization make it an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends. While it may lack some content depth, it succeeds at delivering exciting and memorable matches in the classic Mario style.

Mario Strikers Battle League – Review brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.

The overcooked series is of our favorite games. We played the first one and then the second and since we loved them both so much we even got the collection all you can eat.

• Overcooked started the fun and mayhem.
• Overcooked 2 expanded it with more freedom, creativity, and online play.
• Overcooked: All You Can Eat wrapped it all up into the ultimate kitchen party.

The first Overcooked introduced players to the pure joy (and chaos) of cooperative cooking under pressure. You and your fellow chefs are thrown into small, obstacle-filled kitchens with tight time limits and ever-growing orders. The premise sounds simple—chop ingredients, cook them, serve dishes—but the design constantly throws curveballs: moving countertops, kitchens that split in half, and slippery floors that make coordination harder than it should be.
What makes Overcooked stand out is how it encourages teamwork through tension. Players have to talk, plan, and improvise on the fly, turning every level into a wild comedy of errors. It’s a perfect couch co-op game—simple to play, hard to master, and incredibly funny when everything goes wrong. Though it lacked online multiplayer and had a few rough edges, it laid the foundation for one of the best party series in modern gaming.

Overcooked 2 took the original’s formula and cranked up every aspect of it. The biggest and most welcome addition was online multiplayer, allowing friends to play together no matter where they were. The sequel also introduced throwing mechanics, letting players toss ingredients across the kitchen—perfect for frantic teamwork (or hilarious accidents).
Levels became even more imaginative, with dynamic stages that shift mid-round: floating hot air balloons that crash into sushi kitchens, magic portals, and conveyor belts that keep you moving whether you like it or not. The visuals were cleaner, the pacing faster, and the difficulty curve a little more forgiving for newcomers. Overcooked 2 struck a great balance between accessibility and challenge, making it one of the best local and online co-op experiences of its generation. If the first game was the recipe, this one perfected the cooking technique.

Overcooked: All You Can Eat is the ultimate edition—a fully remastered collection that bundles Overcooked 1 and 2, plus all DLC, into one seamless experience. Built for modern consoles, it offers upgraded visuals, smoother frame rates, cross-platform multiplayer, and accessibility improvements like assist modes and scalable text. It’s designed to be the definitive way to experience the entire Overcooked saga, especially for new players who missed the originals.
What makes this edition shine is how it unifies the games. The first Overcooked was rebuilt in the newer engine, meaning all levels from both games can be played online with modern conveniences. For longtime fans, it’s the most polished way to revisit the chaos; for newcomers, it’s the best jumping-in point. Whether you’re flipping burgers on a pirate ship or serving soup in space, All You Can Eat is the full feast—the complete, frantic, laugh-out-loud Overcooked experience in one place.

Both games capture the same spirit of teamwork under pressure as Overcooked, but replace kitchens with couches and ovens with armchairs flying out of windows. Together, they make one of the funniest and most family-friendly co-op experiences available today.

• Moving Out – Hilarious, slapstick co-op chaos that turns furniture moving into pure fun. Best for couch play and laughter with friends.
• Moving Out 2 – Bigger, better, and finally online! Adds creative worlds, new mission types, and smoother, more flexible gameplay.

Moving Out is a wonderfully silly and physics-based co-op game where you and your friends play as movers working for the Smooth Moves company. The job sounds simple: pick up furniture and get it into the truck. The reality? Total chaos. Sofas get stuck in doorways, glass tables shatter, and everyone ends up yelling “PIVOT!” at least once. The game’s charm comes from how unpredictable it feels—each house has obstacles like conveyor belts, water hazards, or haunted furniture that keep players laughing even as they scramble to meet time limits.

The controls are intentionally wobbly, forcing you to cooperate (and sometimes collide) with your teammates to get the job done. What makes Moving Out stand out is its warm sense of humor and colorful, cartoon-like world. It’s accessible, family-friendly, and full of slapstick moments that feel like a playable comedy show. Though there’s no online multiplayer in the first game, the local co-op is top-notch, making it perfect for couch sessions with friends or family.

Moving Out 2 builds on everything that made the first game great while delivering exactly what fans wanted most—online multiplayer. Now you can join your fellow movers around the world and continue the hilarious mayhem together. The sequel takes things up a notch with multiple themed worlds, each with its own wacky logic: futuristic homes, fantasy castles, candy-colored dreamscapes, and even portals that bend the rules of physics.

The game’s physics remain intentionally unpredictable, but the levels are smarter and more varied this time. Some missions have unique goals beyond just moving furniture—like delivering bizarre objects or solving light environmental puzzles. It’s the same laugh-out-loud formula, but with smoother controls, better pacing, and more freedom to experiment.

Visually, Moving Out 2 is brighter and more polished, with snappier animations and expressive character designs. It also adds accessibility features such as adjustable difficulty, customizable controls, and modes that reduce time pressure for younger players or newcomers. It’s a great improvement that keeps the chaos fun rather than frustrating.

This cooperative strategy game puts players together in a cramped spaceship, where their job is less about space travel and more about keeping the place clean and functional amidst alien messes and chaos. You’ll mop up alien goo, recycle trash, maintain power, feed your crew, and expand your living space—all while surviving unexpected events. With both local and online multiplayer, it plays like a mix of chaotic teamwork and strategic planning. The kind of game where communication and coordination matter: if someone fails to plug in a battery or ignores trash piling up, the cabin might lose power and disaster unfolds. It’s charming, hectic, and great for friends who like to laugh through disasters together.

In this chaotic coop game, you and your friends take on the roles of apprentice bakers. Your mission: catch dough creatures, merge them into larger forms, decorate them, and bake them within a time limit—while dealing with environmental hazards, mould-infesting enemies, and other frenetic obstacles. It features dozens of levels, unique character abilities, local co-op, and a PvP mode. The visuals are cute and inviting, but the gameplay can get frustrating: controls can feel slippery, online play is limited, and repetition sets in if you play long. Best enjoyed in short bursts with friends around the couch where the chaos becomes fun rather than overwhelming.

In this playful couch-co-op game, you and up to three other players become “elite” valets tasked with parking, delivering, and handling an ever-escalating parking crisis. From garages and rooftops to chaotic city events, your job is to get cars in and out, navigate obstacles, and basically “just park it anywhere” in the face of absurd challenges. The focus is on fun, silliness, and improvisation rather than perfect precision. It’s ideal for groups who want something quick, fun, and cooperative with minimal setup—perfect for a friend group looking to play something easy to jump into and laugh about.

Sonic Superstars takes on classic 2D Sonic platforming brings visually vibrant levels, both solo and cooperative play, and the chance to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Amy. The game introduces “Emerald powers,” new traversal moves like swimming up waterfalls or changing form, and stages that evoke older Sonic games while adding modern flourish. Whether you’re racing through lush jungles, icy peaks, or high-speed loops, the emphasis is on speed, exploration, and hidden secrets. With co-op available, it’s both nostalgic for longtime Sonic fans and accessible for newcomers who want to team up and blast through levels together.

In this chaotic renovation game, you and your teammates (up to four players) receive briefings to refurbish apartments or homes under a tight time limit. You’ll scrub walls, move furniture, paint rooms, fix wiring, and try to coordinate so you don’t trip over one another or mess up someone else’s prep. It’s part strategic planning, part frantic action, and fully designed for multiplayer fun. The shorter levels make it great for quick sessions with friends, and the challenge ramps up as tasks pile on. Ideal for those who like teamwork under pressure and a bit of controlled chaos.

A fresh take on the iconic Mario series for Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros Wonder delivers inventive levels, new power-ups, and a playful reinvention of 2D Mario platforming. Players can choose Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and friends, each level introducing new mechanics—terrain changes, surprise buddies, and wild level designs that keep you guessing. With vibrant art, creative stage gimmicks, and both co-op and solo options, it succeeds at blending familiar Mario charm with new surprises. Whether you’re racing through the Mushroom Kingdom or exploring secret paths, it’s built to be approachable for younger players while still offering depth and variety.

In this multiplayer party game, you play as lumberjacks who must chop wood, fulfill tasks, and survive an environment that’s actively working against you—wildfires, pirates, nature gone wild, and absurd scenarios. It supports local and online co-op or competitive modes, letting players join forces or face off while navigating levels that span time and world settings. The humor is broad and the gameplay is all about making tasks fun rather than realistic: toss logs, dodge chaos, and try to finish jobs before the environmental chaos overwhelms you. For groups who like lighthearted chaos and goofy tasks, it’s a solid pick.

Although you might think Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is all about VS there is some co-op modes too. This flagship fighting game for Nintendo Switch offers an enormous roster of characters, from Nintendo classics to surprise guests from other franchises. Battles can be simple free-for-alls or deeply competitive setups, with items, custom rules, and varied stages giving players flexibility. Whether you want casual fun with friends or serious tournament play, it delivers. The sheer amount of content—characters, modes, stages, and unlockables—makes it appealing for both beginners and veterans. It’s a celebration of gaming icons, big on spectacle and depth, with something for everyone whether you’re just button-mashing or mastering advanced techniques.

I hope my gift guide helps! if you can think of any fun, family friendly co-op games you’d like to share, feel free to comment below!

Co-Op Games Gift Guide brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island.

Why Team Sonic Racing?

Team Sonic Racing takes the high-speed thrills of kart racing and mixes in a unique cooperative twist that sets it apart from other entries in the genre. Instead of every racer competing purely as an individual, the game emphasizes teamwork, making your performance tied to how well you and your partners support each other on the track.

The core racing feels solid, with the familiar Sonic speed flair—loop-de-loops, boost pads, and colorful tracks inspired by locations from the franchise. The big differentiator is the team mechanic. Each race has twelve players split into teams of three. You don’t just race for yourself—you share boosts, items, and strategies with teammates. For example, driving in a teammate’s slipstream gives you speed, passing items lets everyone benefit, and pulling off coordinated actions builds up a powerful Team Ultimate move that can turn the tide of a race.

This makes the game feel less about selfishly getting first place and more about making sure your whole team finishes strong, which can be refreshing but also tricky if you prefer solo-focused play.

The tracks are colorful, creative, and capture Sonic’s charm—from casino-themed speedways to nature-filled circuits. The character models and karts are well-designed, with customization options for performance and looks. The soundtrack, composed by long-time Sonic music veterans, is a highlight—fast, catchy, and perfectly matched to the action.

There’s a story-driven Team Adventure Mode, which introduces the mechanics and offers a lighthearted plot with voice-acted dialogue between Sonic and friends. Beyond that, there’s local multiplayer, online play, time trials, and single races. While fun, the content can feel a bit lighter compared to other kart racers.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Pros

Unique team-based mechanics.

Fun, fast-paced racing gameplay.

Colorful tracks and great soundtrack.

Lots of customization options.

Cons

Team focus may not appeal to solo-minded players.

Story mode is light and a bit repetitive.

Smaller content roster compared to some competitors.

Summary

Overall, Team Sonic Racing is a fun spin on the kart racing formula, offering solid controls, great music, and a unique teamwork system. It may not have as much variety as competitors like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but for Sonic fans and players who enjoy cooperative play, it’s an exciting and stylish racer.

Team Sonic Racing – Review brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.

Sure, many families really enjoy those highly competitive games since they offer an opportunity to blow off steam. As long as everyone has a good time destroying each other’s board game property that’s fine. However, some families thrive on cooperative games. Working together is just as rewarding as competing with each other.

If you’re looking for these type of games or just want a change from Monopoly then here are several games to check out. Who knows what new core memories can be made with these new games.

In Pandemic, players take on the roles of specialized agents working to stop the outbreak of diseases around the globe. Considering the recent Covid pandemic, this game is more relevant than ever.

Together, players strategize to treat infections, share critical knowledge, and ultimately find cures in time to stop the spread. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about diseases and how they’re spread. This game is great for families since it relies heavily on teamwork and planning. Like every job description in the last few decades, effective communication is essential.

Families learn to work together, hear everyone out, and come up with a winning plan of action. Or face losing the game. It’s engaging premise and sense of urgency foster collaboration and builds up to a dramatic conclusion. Hopefully, your family is victorious in stopping the spread of all the diseases in this game!

This family-friendly game, designed by the creator of Pandemic is another team based game. Players work together to retrieve treasures from a sinking island. Which is represented by a gradually shrinking board.

As the island periodically disappears a sense of urgency is created. Players need to take calculated steps to recover the most treasure. Which creates a sense of urgency as the island periodically disappears.

Forbidden Island is engaging to both young and old players. It’s a simple game, which makes it easy to learn. Yet, still accessible to players of all ages.

It emphasizes shared responsibility and teamwork. No matter how much treasure you recover it’s a fun game. Which makes it a great co-op game to play with family.

This is a campaign based game which takes place in a fantasy world filled with strategic combat and character development. It offers a narrative type game where players work together to complete missions.

Being a role playing type game it’s bound to bring out the acting skills of some players. Still, it isn’t required. Teamwork and problem solving are more important.

Completing missions allows you to grow your character for the next mission. While creating a long term adventure is fun it does require a longer time commitment. Still, a great co-op game for families.

This may not fit the strictest definition of a co-op game. However, we’ve found it’s a great way to work together as a team. How we play is each person takes a turn drawing while everyone else has to guess.

It’s supposed to have two or more teams but we’ve found playing this way is much better. Everyone gets to draw and there’s still an incentive for everyone to guess. Moving the pieces from beginning to end is more about having a time limit than who’s the first to cross.

The best aspect of Pictionary anyway is the wildly incorrect guesses as people are drawing. Sometimes the worst drawers bring out the best fun.

Overview: Combining elements of deduction and storytelling, Mysterium casts one player as a ghost who must communicate with the other players (the psychics) through vision cards. The psychics must work together to unravel the mystery of the ghost’s death.

Why It’s Great for Families: Mysterium encourages creative thinking and interpretation, making it a wonderful choice for families who enjoy storytelling. Its beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere enhance the cooperative experience.

Overview: Players take on the roles of spirits defending their island from colonizing invaders in Spirit Island. Each spirit has unique powers that players must harness strategically to protect their land.

Why It’s Great for Families: The game requires collaboration and strategic thinking, allowing families to engage in meaningful discussions about their choices. The thematic depth and engaging mechanics can captivate both young and older players alike.

Overview: This trick-taking game puts players in the role of astronauts on a mission to find a mysterious planet. Players must work together to complete a series of increasingly challenging tasks.

Why It’s Great for Families: The game fosters communication and trust among players. With its simple rules and escalating challenges, it’s easy to pick up and provides a great platform for family discussions and strategy.

In Castle Panic, players defend their castle from waves of monsters. Together, players must coordinate their attacks and manage resources to keep their castle standing.

Why It’s Great for Families: This game is approachable for younger players and offers a sense of accomplishment as the family works together to fend off the invading forces. Its cooperative nature makes every player feel valued.

Cooperative board games are a fantastic way to bring families closer together. They encourage communication, teamwork, and shared problem-solving, all while creating lasting memories. Whether you’re strategizing to save the world in Pandemic or exploring a mysterious island in Forbidden Island, these games provide opportunities for families to bond and have fun together. So gather around the table, roll the dice, and embark on an adventure that strengthens your family ties!

Best Cooperative Board Games to Strengthen Family Bonds brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Game Builder Garage

Game Builder Garage can be up to any amount of players as you have controllers. This game has where you can make your own game and your own amount of players.

Mario Strikers Battle League

Mario Strikers Battle League is up to 8 Players on one Switch. We’ve had lots of fun playing together in this game.

Party Party Game

Party Party Game is up to 6 players and is loads of fun. There’s also Party Party Time 2, 3 and Summer that’s all in the same series, learn more about those games with the posts David wrote about them!

Very Very Valet

Very Very Valet is up to 8 player in the Party Games game mode.

Rev Up RC Grand Prix

Rev Up RC Grand Prix is up to 6 players, you race RC cars in this game. You can make your own RC car and tracks too!

Top 5 Games that are over 4 players Local brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.

The game is meant to be like New Super Mario Bros. series in gameplay, style and so on. I think it’s like it but greatly improved for co-op gameplay. It also reminds us of Super Mario Bros. 3D World.

The story in Super Mario Bros Wonder is Mario and his friend have be invited to the Flower Kingdom by Prince Florian but Bowser comes in and ruins everything like he always does and Mario and his friends must help Prince Florian save the Kingdom.

There’s a wide variety of characters with the usual Mario, Luigi, Toad and Toadette but with added Peach, Daisy and Yoshi. In the Nintendo Switch 2 version you can even play as Rosalina!

The levels are well designed and fun to play through. The Talking Flower are hilarious along with the singing piranha plants.

The game’s biggest new feature is the Wonder Flower. These special flowers can completely change what is happening in a level. When a Wonder Flower is activated, the level can transform in surprising ways. Pipes might come alive, enemies can behave differently, the environment can change, or the player can find themselves participating in a completely unexpected event. Because you never know exactly what will happen when you activate one, exploring levels becomes incredibly exciting.

I especially like how the Wonder Flowers encourage players to experiment. Instead of simply running from the beginning of a level to the end, you want to investigate everything and find out what secrets might be hiding. This gives the game a wonderful sense of discovery (get it? wonderful, Mario Wonder, lol).

The game also introduces Wonder Effects, which are connected to the Wonder Flowers and can make each level feel completely different. One level might suddenly become chaotic and strange, while another can turn into a completely different kind of challenge. This variety is one of the biggest reasons the game stays entertaining.

Another highlight is the collection of Badges. Badges allow players to customize certain aspects of their abilities or gameplay. Some can make movement easier, while others provide new ways to approach levels. This adds a little bit of strategy because players can choose badges that fit their preferred play style.

The playable character selection is another great feature. Players can choose from several familiar Mario characters, giving everyone the opportunity to pick someone they enjoy. Different characters can also make the experience feel more personal, which is especially nice when playing multiplayer.

Speaking of multiplayer, this is one of my favorite things about Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We have so much fun playing it together. Multiplayer can turn even a normal level into a hilarious experience. Everyone is running around, jumping, collecting items, helping each other, and occasionally getting in each other’s way. There can be moments where someone makes a difficult jump perfectly, followed by another player accidentally causing complete chaos.

The multiplayer features also make the game feel cooperative rather than simply competitive. Players can help one another through difficult sections, and being able to work together makes the game welcoming for different skill levels.

The levels themselves are another major strength. There is a fantastic amount of variety, with different environments, enemies, obstacles, and secrets. Levels don’t simply feel like slightly different versions of the same course. The developers constantly introduce new ideas, keeping players curious about what they’ll encounter next.

The power-ups are also fun. In addition to familiar transformations, the game introduces new abilities that give Mario and his friends different ways to interact with the environment. These power-ups add variety and make discovering a new item exciting. My personal favorite is the Bubble Power up.

Of course, Super Mario Bros. Wonder isn’t perfect. One possible downside is that the game’s creativity can occasionally make some levels feel chaotic. While this is often part of the fun, players who prefer straightforward platforming may sometimes find the unusual Wonder Effects distracting.

Another drawback is that some players may find the game less challenging than older Mario games, particularly during the easier portions. However, there are more difficult levels and optional challenges for players who want something harder.

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on one Nintendo Switch.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is similar in the sense of side scroller and some of the characters and power ups. However it definitely does not work for those who like co-op like we do. It works much better for solo players or those who like versus.

Sonic Superstars is the most similar in my opinion. They are both side scroller games with well designed levels, colorful graphics and are great for co-op players. Also, a funny thing is that they released only a few days apart!

Super Mario Bros. 3D World is another similar game, however its a 3D Platformer instead of side scroller. They both have a variety of power ups, levels etc. I like Wonder better but Fox Gamer prefers 3D World but both are really great games.

For more about all these games I mentioned, check out my post: Games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

• Excellent co-op multiplayer
• The graphics and visuals are amazing
• Variety in characters and power ups
• Well designed levels with cute, quirky designs
• Wonder Flowers and Wonder Effects make levels unpredictable
• Huge variety of gameplay ideas
• Fun and memorable power-ups
• Badges provide additional gameplay options
• Great game for playing with family and friends
• We have so much fun playing it together
• Lots of secrets and collectibles to discover
• Welcoming for players with different skill levels
• Wonderful sense of humor and personality

• Turning into a ghost and having to catch up to join back in and it’s a little annoying. The bubbling system in other Mario games works better in my opinion
• Some Wonder Effects can feel chaotic
• Easier sections may not challenge experienced players
• Certain collectibles and challenges can become difficult to complete

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is an amazing Mario game that takes a familiar formula and fills it with creativity and surprises. The Wonder Flowers are a fantastic addition because they make every level feel unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen when you activate one, which encourages you to explore and experiment.

For me, though, the biggest reason this game stands out is simply how much fun it is. It is my favorite Mario game, and we have so much fun playing it together. Multiplayer makes the experience even better because the game creates so many funny and memorable moments. Whether we’re helping each other through a difficult section, discovering a strange Wonder Effect, or laughing when something completely unexpected happens, there always seems to be something enjoyable happening.

While there are a few small drawbacks, they don’t take away from the overall experience. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is colorful, creative, charming, and packed with surprises. It successfully shows that the classic 2D Mario formula can still feel fresh and exciting.

Overall, Mario Wonder delivers on the fun factor. We had a great time playing through to the end and I look forward to many more hours playing this game. If you enjoy other Mario Brothers games then Super Mario Bros Wonder is definitely worth getting in my opinion.

LEGO Party – Review brought to you by Gaming Chickadee

Chickadee loves to have family gaming days. She loves birds, unicorns, ponies She also likes the Nancy Drew Games. She loves to play as Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Games, Her favorite games change a lot but right they are: Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Pretty Princess Party.

We added Sonic Superstars to our library of multiplayer Nintendo Switch games. Since we love everything Sonic, we had to try out this game.

It’s a classic side scrolling game but with a new twist: it supports 4 players! Since they added the capability to play as Tails in Sonic the Hedgehog II. Playing Sonic with two players has provided us with hours of fun.

Four player games are our favorites, so combining two of our favorite things sounded very appealing. We were a bit shocked by the price but couldn’t resist the appeal of this multiplayer action.

If you love the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games then Sonic Superstars is an ideal choice. This game won’t disappoint. As we played we noticed many elements of previous Sonic games make an n appearance in Superstars.

The stages had similar themes and layouts as most Sonic games, albeit fewer speed runs. Which helped with having multiple players on screen. Depth was added to this side scroller by sprinkling in some foreground and background paths. But it was a traditional Sonic game plus 4 players.

We played as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Running our way through the stage collecting rings and fighting enemies along the way. There were also plenty of boss fights with Dr Eggman.

If you enjoyed the bonus stages from the original Sonic game, then Superstars is the game for you. The rotating bonus levels are accessed at every checkpoint, as long as you have 50 rings.

These new and improved rotating worlds were one of my favorite parts of the game. I was glad the checkered globe or half pipe from previous versions did not make an appearance in this game.

If you like classic Sonic games mixed with a lot of new content, then this is the game for you.

We tested Sonic Superstars with 1 player, 2 players, 3 players, and 4 players.

Having 4 controllable players on the screen takes some getting used to. At first it was awkward. But after 10 minutes we adjusted to the respawning from going off screen.

Having 4 players on screen didn’t feel too busy to me. While Sonic II was impossible to stay on screen, Sonic Superstars made it much more forgiving. It was easy to track each character with a few exceptions.

We really enjoyed having each character’s abilities available. It actually plays like a Sonic co-op game should be. I liked that they give you the choice to respawn, similar to Mario 3D world.

We also tested it solo, double, and triple players. Whether it was 2, 3, or 4 players didn’t change much. We still respawned from time to time. The only advantage of 2 or 3 players is the camera tracking was a bit more predictable.

Solo playing was fun too. I missed having the abilities of the other characters available but I was able to go faster.

Sonic Superstars is similar to Super Mario Bros Wonder. I preferred Sonic Superstars, but both games are great side scrollers.

It’s odd but Super Mario Wonder seemed faster, or at least seemed to have more speed runs. In my opinion the levels were hard in Mario while the bosses were easy. But the levels in Sonic were easy compared to the bosses.

The levels in Sonic didn’t require the precise aim or excruciating timed jumps found in Mario Wonder. Bowser was a milk run compared to the mid or final boss in Sonic.

I liked that Sonic just gave you unlimited lives. I didn’t care for the way Mario Wonder leeched away lives just for going off screen. While Mario gave you 5 seconds to recover. An entire level jumping across blink blocks resulted in a brutal loss of lives.

Both games had players transform into different characters, floating through zero gravity, and finding secret paths. They both added new and interesting abilities. Sonic in the form of chaos emerald abilities, compared to Mario’s power ups.

In my opinion, Sonic Superstars is geared for casual gamers while Mario is for hardcore gamers. Sonic is a game anyone can join in and have fun. While Mario just left me speechless at times. Were the game developers trying to make it impossible?

After 10,000 hours of practice I could do some of these levels without Yooshi. Yes, I admit it, I needed to play as Yooshi to make it easier.

The best parts about Sonic Superstars was the new features. Swinging like Spiderman through space after a chaos emerald was fire. Rotating the level and running on the ceiling was great. Playing as a squid, mouse, and rocket was unexpected fun.

I can’t say enough about the graphics and sounds. It just kept getting better and better the further we progressed. The final levels were captivating. We loved the graphics and sounds throughout the game.

The cons were they nerfed Sonic. I missed the super peel out and insta shield. Still, Sonic’s drop dash came in handy many times. But Sonic struggled to get to higher places or have much defense solo. Having multiple players really helped.

Tails could fly. Knuckles could glide and climb. Amy has a double jump and hammer. Trip has climb and double jump. But Sonic just had drop dash.

Then there were the glitches. This game was full of them. I think it has to do with releasing it before Super Mario Wonder. So hopefully they will fix them soon.

Drowning while out of water was weird. Occasionally falling through the floor when it shook was annoying. This only happened once but it was infuriating when the camera glitched and we were all off screen fighting a boss.

Our Sonic Superstars review gives it 9 out of 10 stars. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Some may not like the simplicity and find it boring. Still, there’s something about remodeling I found appealing.

It isn’t the most expensive or challenging game. But it offers simple multiplayer fun. It’s not diverse enough to play for hours on end. But we enjoyed playing it for an hour at a time here and there.

Sonic Superstars review brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Getting all the achievements in Moving Out 2 takes some time. I’ve found many levels need played more than once. Since the game is so fun I don’t mind. This is all the objectives in The Void. Packmore, Snackmore, Middle Folkmore, and Pactropolis City achievements are in other posts.

• Only drive the train clockwise
• Fit every box in one carriage
• Take the flamingos back home to Packmore

The objectives require you to only use the top car to drive the train clockwise. Load up the boxes from the first platform then drive around to the other 3 platforms and place every box in one carriage.

Gather the 2 flamingos at every platform for a total of 8 flamingos. Then deliver them to the starting platform which sends them to Packmore. The refrigerators are sent to Snackmore, toilets are sent to Middle Folkmore, and chairs are sent to Pactropolis city.

To get pro times load up as many items as you can, sorting them as you go around. Avoid dropping any off the edge or delivering them to the wrong portal.

Between each platform is a narrow walkway. Slap the electrical panel twice. Once to open it, another time to short circuit it. Do the electrical panel on the right, then left, then up to eliminate the electrical barrier at the bottom. Then you can get the game cartridge.

• Deliver an item using the fountain
• Don’t get hit by the bumper drones
• Don’t use the fountain

Above the crank for the bridge is an aquarium. Slapping the electrical panel between the bushes starts fountain. Then go upstairs and drop items in the fountain. They land in the truck.

There are bumper drones on the left and right. Avoid being hit by them.

I had to play this level twice to get all the objectives. Once using the fountain and another time not using the fountain. To get a pro time I used the fountain, it saves a lot of time in my opinion.

• Destroy all computers
• Don’t fall through the floor
• Deliver snacks to the offices

There are 7 computers total. Throw all of them in the void to destroy them. There are 4 in the lower right office. Two in the middle office and one at the top office.

Don’t fall through the floor is straightforward. I found just moving from one room to another and not taking risks got this achievement. The largest gap is the top office to the middle hallway. There is a small pillar near the top office you can jump on to avoid falling through the floor.

Deliver the chicken and ham to every office. We delivered them to every room just to be sure.

Getting a pro time involves not losing items. We found it’s best to not take chances and stop at the hallway. There’s a hidden passage above the large gaming console. A game cartridge is found in the hallway. Slap the gingerbread man.

• Deliver the soccer table first
• Don’t break any windows
• Complete the level without using the sliding door

Delivering the soccer table first involves sliding all the interior walls around to get to the table. Then deliver it through the one-way door being careful to not break the window.

There are only two windows along the back wall. Delivering the soccer table is the only difficult item. We didn’t have any problems avoiding the windows otherwise.

Not using the blue sliding door was inconvenient but otherwise an easy objective.

Getting a pro time involved clearing out one section before moving any sliding walls.

• Take 4 items to end zone without delivering them
• Don’t die
• Run through the course backwards

Once you get the timing down this isn’t as hard as it looks. Jumping is faster than walking. Tapping the joycon keeps you in place on the conveyor belt when moving backward or forward would get you killed.

The spiked walls are harder than the first part. Don’t start on the conveyor belt until a wall collapses. Start by jumping over a spiked row whenever possible, it’s easier that way.

Take 4 items to the end and use the zip lines on either side to get back. Don’t die and deliver 16 items.

Play the level again to run through the course backwards. When going for a pro score use the jump to get past the first part quickly. We just walked normally the second part.

If you have multiple players then you can divide up the tasks. We left one player at the beginning platform, two at the second platform, an a third going back and forth.

The first player was fast enough to keep the other two supplied with boxes. They were faster since they could jump and throw items to the second platform.

Two players just walked through the doorways. The last player went back and forth depending on the supply of items. Since they could jump leave one at the first platform while two stay at the second half, and one goes back and forth. The first player jumped through the first part and threw boxes.

• Don’t bring any items through the one-way doors
• Deliver an item using the central bumper
• Get friendly with every bumper

We slapped players across the gap to access the rooms with the one way doors. Once there we threw items across instead of using the one way doors. Then slapped or bounced on the bumpers to cross the gap.

The central bumper is the large spinning one near the truck. Strategically place an item to get knocked on the truck. Run into every bumper to get the friendly achievement. Even the cycindrical bumpers.

Getting a pro time involved using the one way doors for the larger items but throwing the smaller ones.

There isn’t a timer or any objectives for this level. They are blocked out and say confidential. Just work through as fast as you can.

Moving Out 2 The Void achievements brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space, and Overcooked All You Can Eat.

Getting all the achievements in Moving Out 2 takes some time. Many levels need played more than once. Since the game is so fun I don’t mind. This is all the objectives in Pactropolis City. Packmore, Snackmore, Middle Folkmore, and The Void achievements are in other posts.

• Uncover all the vents
• Complete without using the vacuums
• Restart the idle turbine

There are 5 vents that need uncovered, one in each corner room of the house. Two are covered by potted trees. Two are covered by couches. One in the hallway is covered by some appliance thing.

Complete without using the vacuums is rough but can be done. Keep hitting the item button periodically. It helps to see where items are and make sure you haven’t dropped anything.

Restarting the turbine is done with a vacuum. Head to the top corner with one and aim it at the turbines until they start.

In order to get a pro time I delivered the tall potted trees via the red door on the left. Stay in one area with the vacuums until all the items are moved. Then move to another area.

• Don’t let anything fall into the water
• Take the flamingo to every island
• Deliver all the flamingos

It takes patience, but don’t let anything fall into the water. Throw and catch the items from island to island. There are 2 flamingos. One on the bottom island and one on the top island. Take one to each island before delivering both.

To get a pro time jump and throw items from the top island to the one with the truck. I was able to jump between the bottom island and middle island as long as I held onto a box.

• Complete the move without throwing
• Complete the move without using vacuums
• Smash all the glass

All of these achievements are straightforward enough. I found moving the items blocking the 4 vents helps when you don’t use the vacuums. In my experience the glass along the trap doors on the walkway is easy to miss when breaking all the glass.

Getting a pro time involves moving slowly along the walkways. Falling off and starting over eats up more time than moving slowly. The walkways with the trap doors are close enough to jump between them. You can move from the walkway with 3 trap doors down to the truck. When it makes sense take the shortcut.

• Batteries are included
• Don’t let a battery eject
• Put the battery in both ways for all sockets

Deliver the batteries to get the batteries are included achievement. This can be done by throwing the battery across. Or if you’re playing solo then you can cheese it. Run across the gap while spamming the jump button. You’ll defy the laws of physics and cross the gap.

When all the green fluid drains from the battery it will eject itself. Take it out before that happens.

Putting in a battery with the purple and orange terminals matching uses the battery. Placing the battery in the opposite way charges it. Do this at all 3 socket.

Getting pro times involves efficient use of the battery. Start in the farthest socket. When all the items are gathered, move to the next socket, and so on. Throw items across or use the jump hack. If you mash the jump button hard enough you can cross the gap with the bed.

• Power both fans at the same time
• High five the toilet robot
• Ride the robot vacuum that shall remain nameless for legal reasons

To power the fans, place the purple terminal to the left in the left socket. Then jump up the steps to place the other battery in the right socket with the purple end toward the right.

Access the bathroom by moving the bookcase to the right of the truck. Slap the robot in there. There’s a small flat robot moving around the grass. Jump the vacuum robot and ride it around for a few seconds for that achievement.

To get better times make efficient use of the batteries. You can’t throw items on the path you use to get back to the batteries.

• I believe I can fly!
• Deliver 4 items without touching them
• Deliver an item with the golf machine

The golf machine is at the top corner. Use it with a player to get the I believe I can fly achievement. Stand on the red golf tee, face toward the meter, and slap it if you’re playing solo. Otherwise, have one person stand on the tee while the other slaps the meter.

Delivering 4 items without touching them involves using the robot in the round room. Slap the red screen to start it. Then pick it up and set it down in front of a small box. Don’t let the item brush up against you!

Set an item on the red golf tee, then slap the meter. I found timing it just before the pointer leaves the red scale and enters yellow lands it in the green every time.

For better delivery times make use of the delivery robot and golf machine. The robot can’t pick up fragile or heavy items.

• Knock the vase into the truck without grabbing it
• Smash all the screens
• Don’t break any fragile boxes

Use the wrecking ball robot to hit the vase into the truck. It takes some practice but hitting it slightly off center works best. Or wiggling a little as you move toward the vase works too.

There are 3 blue screens you can smash with the wrecking ball robot. I didn’t break the large yellow screen and still got the achievement.

There are two fragile boxes, the vase, and the thing with the red top. I delivered them without breaking them to get the achievement.

Getting pro times involved getting everything in the courtyard, then focusing on keeping the bridge down. We found placing items on the bridge didn’t work so well. When the bridge lifted some items usually fell off the bridge.

• Swap pot plants
• Knock the flamingos off their perch
• Turn off the screens

There is a pot plant in the far right room with a white bed. Swap it with the large pot plant in the topmost room near the red bed.

There are 3 flamingos under glass domes. One is to the right of the truck. Another is to the left of the joystick that controls the robots. The last one is in the space between the two bedrooms.

To open the glass dome activate the red switches. One is to the right of the truck, the other is near the red bed, and the last is in the small room on the right platform.

Once the glass dome is opened you can use the robot to knock the flamingos from their perch. If you want to waste time stacking stuff up you can also get to the flamingos that way.

Getting a pro time isn’t easy on this level. Activate the red button near the truck then get a ride from a robot to the right platform. Trigger the red button in the small room then smash the red door.

Gather everything from the right platform near the bridge. Stack a box or two on the white bed. Once everything is there, bump the bridge with the robot, then move everything across.

Hit the bridge again if you have to but then move the robot over to left platform. Smash the blue door to the upstairs and leave the robot there.

Use the other robot to get in the left platform. Use the red bed or bookcase to trigger the red button. Move everything in the truck and you should get a pro time.

• Put all the pot plants onto the outdoor balcony
• Deliver the flamingo first
• Don’t forget the batteries

There are 6 pot plants of different sizes that go on the outdoor balcony. The outdoor balcony is at the top corner. You have to rotate the door twice to get the large pot plant through the round room.

The flamingo needs delivered first. Also, deliver the batteries next to last.

Get a pro time by clearing out one section before moving to the next. Going back costs a lot of time.

• Don’t smash the TV
• Reveal the flamingo
• Start up the bellow

Don’t smash the TV near the top corner. Reveal the flamingo by rotating the glass dome thing with a plant inside. It’s near the middle toward the top. Go to the back, grab the knob and pull it to the front.

Start up the bellow by placing the battery in the hidden socket. It’s found on the far right corner partially covered by grass.

Get a pro time by memorizing the battery placement pattern. The quicker you are at swapping the batteries, the better time you’ll get.

• Don’t carry any movables across crank platform
• Deliver all plants first
• Don’t let any movables fall off the edge

Not carrying any movables across the crank platform involves using the umbrella to bounce everything to the truck. There’s also a fan between the two upper platforms.

We found it worked best if two players stayed at the top right platform and two players stayed at the top left platform. We had to get close to the edge to bounce items off the umbrella. While we had to stand back about halfway between the edge and center to use the fan between the two platforms.

Once all the items from the top three platforms were sent, we then moved to the bottom two platforms. It takes a lot of time to do this achievement.

We delivered all the plants first. Then we delivered the curved planter boxes just to be sure. Then everything else.

Not letting any movables fall off the edge also includes the piles of poop. Be careful picking up items because they can launch bump other items off.

Getting a pro time also involved not letting items fall off the edge. Only this time we weren’t careful about knocking other items off.

• Deliver stretchy power cables first
• Only spin crank in CCW direction
• Don’t get hit by the bouncy drones

There are 4 yellow stretchy cables, deliver those first. Spin the crank in a counter clockwise direction. This isn’t as forgiving as the bookcase on the Library level in Middle Folkmore. If the crank spins slightly in the other direction you won’t get the achievement. Don’t get hit by the two yellow bouncy drones.

Getting faster times involves not making two trips to any platform. Get every item the first time the platforms line up. Don’t let items fall off the center platform with the crank or you’ll waste time going back for them.

• Ride the fountain
• Don’t break any windows
• Don’t use the pond platform

One of the moving platforms has a fountain in the middle. Jump on it to ride the fountain. Not breaking any windows takes patience. You have to break the greenish glass on either side to travel across.

Don’t use the pond platform. It’s the round one with the round walkway in the middle. The S shaped platform looks like a pond but is fine to use.

Getting faster times involves total disregard for the glass or the pond platform. Throw whatever items you can across. Use the fountain platform whenever you can.

• Smash all the globes
• Don’t break more than 32 pillars
• Leave no pillar standing

There are 6 globes that line the outer wall. After you smash one another pops up. Smash them all. Breaking less than 32 pillars involves not breaking any on the bottom path.

Use the green joystick to smash a path to the truck. When you grab the purple joystick the purple door opens. Take the items through the room with the green joystick, then through the path you smashed on top.

Leave no pillar standing is obvious. Smash every pillar! Some smaller pillars pop up but they don’t count. This is a good time to go for a pro time.

Slap the electrified post to get it to temporarily go away. Standing on some buttons makes things pop up or down.

• Complete move using the vacuum only once
• Don’t deliver any incorrect items
• Score 3 items in under 3 seconds

Grab the joystick one time and let it go. We found you can complete the level without the joystick. Just use the item button to see the items.

Some items have different shapes. Delivering just a few items worked in our experience. We focused on keeping the ladybugs from delivering themselves in the wrong slot.

Scoring 3 items in under 3 seconds involved piling up items near the delivery slot. Then shoving as many items as we could in the slots.

This level isn’t timed and requires points for a pro score. As long as you pay attention to the icon on each item getting a pro score isn’t hard.

• Trigger all the traps
• Ride the vent
• Don’t trigger any traps

Triggering all 8 traps is easy enough. We did it without meaning to the first time we played.

The vent is on the bottom middle. Pile up a bench, flower box, or other item under the vent. Then jump on top of the vent and stay on when it opens

Not triggering any traps is hard. Go past when they’re green, avoid them when they’re red. They turn light red before being active so get away fast when you see light red. The small orange light near the walkways warns when the main fan is turning on.

Getting pro times is just a matter of not being blown off the map. Check the orange light before entering the middle platform. As long as you keep busy you can get the objectives.

Moving Out 2 Pactropolis achievements brought to you by David M.

I’m David M. I’ve been playing video games a long time, my pong game was fire. Now, my kids run circles around me but we always have a good time. We mostly play party and family games. Strategy and battle games are still among my favorites. I like writing about games almost as much as I do playing them. My favorite games are: Moving Out 2, Out of Space, and Overcooked All You Can Eat.