Games · Purchased February 25, 2023 · $18.89 via PSN
The Setup
A remake of the PS2 launch title FantaVision, PS5-exclusive. It’s a puzzle/strategy game where you select and detonate chains of same-colored firework "flares" for chain-reaction combo scores — think Missile Command with fireworks.
The Review
Visually this is a showcase piece — dense, gorgeous particle effects that make good use of the PS5. The chain-combo puzzle loop is satisfying in short bursts and it’s a strong nostalgia hit for PS2-era fans. There just isn’t much depth underneath the spectacle; a few reviewers called it more tech demo than game, and I get why.
What I Liked
- Gorgeous, dense particle/fireworks effects
- Satisfying, meditative chain-combo loop
- Strong PS2-era nostalgia factor
What I Didn’t
- Shallow depth of mechanics for a full-price release
- Limited replayability once combos are mastered
- No cross-gen version
The Verdict
Rating: 3/5
