Party Animals is a wildly entertaining, physics-driven brawler that combines adorable characters with chaotic combat. Think Gang Beasts meets Fall Guys with a dash of Looney Tunes humor and you're getting close. Developed by Recreate Games, this title turns plushy creatures into punch-throwing machines in the most delightfully uncoordinated ways imaginable.
- Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
- Developer: Recreate Games
- Genre: Multiplayer Party Game
- Rating: â 7/10 â Good
But does it offer more than just silly fun? Let's find out.
Gameplay & Mechanics: Wobbly Warfare
You control clumsy, floppy animals or each with surprising strength as you dive into matches with up to eight players. The controls may feel awkward at first, like trying to run through jelly, but give it a few rounds, and youâll start to appreciate the intentionally clunky physics.
Every punch, kick, and headbutt has a comical wind-up time, but when it lands, especially with slow-mo effects it feels shockingly powerful. Youâll laugh. Youâll yell. And youâll likely get knocked off a map by a banana peel. Itâs all part of the fun.
Game Modes Breakdown
Last Stand Mode
This is the purest form of party mayhem. It's every animal for themselves across nine cleverly designed maps from cracking icebergs to wild wind tunnels. Weapons like bombs, tasers, and plungers drop from the sky, turning battles into chaotic brawls worthy of a cartoon.
Team Score Mode
Split into two teams, youâll face off in sporty minigames (like football and basketball) or unique missions like hauling coal or launching bombs into enemy territory. Itâs hectic and strategic, but sometimes hindered by rigid rules and timers.
Arcade Mode
A twomap, twoteam mode with shared lives. Itâs similar to Last Stand but more focused. The Final Destination map where players fight near a speeding train is a standout and a fan favorite.
Weak Spots That Need Fixing
Despite its charm, Party Animals isnât perfect.
- Local multiplayer suffers from forced splitscreen and poor camera angles.
- The lack of rule customization (like adjusting timers or item drops) makes matches feel less flexible than competitors.
- Matchmaking randomness means some great maps (like Final Destination) appear less frequently than youâd like.
Cosmetics & Progression
Customizing your character is a treat. Whether it's a duck in a âlegally distinctâ Sith Lord outfit or a Shiba Inu samurai, the costumes are pure eye candy. While they donât affect gameplay, theyâre fun to collect through the ingame shop, capsule machine, and progression system.
You can earn cosmetics via gameplay, but it seems likely youâll also be able to purchase currency for faster unlocks fairly standard in modern games.
Final Verdict
Party Animals brings a lot of joy with its cute visuals, hilarious fights, and satisfying mechanics. Itâs especially fun in full 8player online matches, where the chaos really shines. While local play and customization options need improvement, the overall experience is hard to resist for fans of casual multiplayer games.
Rating: 7/10
âA fun, fuzzy fighter with just enough bite. Room for growth, but full of laughs.â