AdaptaTank

*This game was received for free through Curator Connect* AdaptaTank kind of reminds me of Wii Tanks but without touch controls. You drive a tiny tank around, collect upgrades, and solve mini puzzles, which mostly consist of picking up blocks and placing them on switches. It's easy, it's simple, and you can play it casually while binge-watching Netflix. In short, the game won't captivate you and make you want to play it again and again but for $3 you might as well try it out. For a more in-depth review, keep reading: The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic with each Chapter introducing new enemies (adding some extra colors and shooting a few extra missiles) and progressing the story with a boss battle. The story isn't anything special and I never cared about the characters but it at least helps move the game forward. The game difficulty is not challenging and I defeated the first boss while barely even moving from the same spot. I would have liked to see some new mechanics introduced to make things more interesting. The power-ups are the highlight of the game and are fun to experiment with. I enjoyed being able to choose a permanent buff from my abilities and there is a variety so everyone who plays could have a different setup. You are able to purchase upgrades using gears you've collected from chests but I would have liked to see defeated enemies drop items as there is no incentive for destroying regular enemies, and in some areas you can just drive past them. The controls are responsive and using the keyboard and mouse you are able to maneuver easily and hit what you are aiming at. The graphics are unremarkable and the music begins to get annoying after a while. I would say the music is the biggest negative and you would be better off turning off the volume and just playing music you enjoy. Improve the music and I would happily give the game a 3/5 but right now it's a 2.5/5 at best and for $3 you get what you pay for.