It’s also appreciated that there’s some customization with font sizes for the game (it started painfully small on my Nintendo Switch). The characters, in addition to their text narration, also offer comical reactions to the situations – only elevating my joy for the game. With the simple low-poly characters, mixed with a vibrant color scheme, I was quickly sucked into the appeal. In addition to loving the themes within Button City, I absolutely adore the aesthetic of the game. The conclusion is a bit hokey, but really drives the notion that this game is about friendship and creating a loving community with the people around you. This is especially done with the poignant writing and fantastic pop culture references sprinkled throughout.

Throughout the story, there’s also wonderful moments of complete hilarity, but also one-on-one moments between Fennel and other characters through powerful contexts really elevates the meaning behind each interaction. As the game progresses, Fennel and his friend group (The Fluff Squad), build their friendships, engage in some silly shenanigans, and rally together in hopes of saving the town arcade. The story opens up with Fennel, a shy fox that is new to town and quickly becomes friends with some of the arcade-goers in town. With a delightful story, dynamic aesthetic, and adequate mechanics, Button City creates a fun and heartwarming encounter.

Button City is a charming narrative adventure game that focuses on a small community of vibrant characters to explore and meet.

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