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Foamstars review - fun-ish bathtime Splatoon lacking commitment to the bit

Eurogamer's review of Foamstars, a serviceable paintballer that's ultimately a bit of a damp squid.

There are some exceptions - Gito can transform into a shark and swim inside the foam, effectively closing distances before dishing out damage with a close-range shotgun - but for the most part, this slim roster isn't distinct enough to encourage thoughtful synergies. I don't think I can achieve many more victories in new, unexpected ways, nervously leaning into the screen and biting my bottom lip as I did the first time I saw a D.Va self-destruct on top of a frozen enemy team in Overwatch. The in-fiction televised competition Foamsmash and the lux setting of Bath Vegas mix with the game's anime-infused style really nicely, separating it in my head from the drab military tones or space-warlock sims that usually dominate the genre.

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