Basic information
(Nintendo Switch version)
Released on 26 July 2021, Pets No More is designed for one to four players. It is a sports arcade game. It is published by Purple Tree. The supported game modes are TV mode, tabletop mode, or handheld mode. The game file size is 212 MB. The supported languages are English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Game content
Welcome to Pet Island, where a zombie pet tournament is held, where the biggest and deadliest players battle it out for the title of „King of Pets„. Choose your favorite zombie pet and get ready to pounce, aim and smash your way to victory. Armed with boxing gloves and a super-strong disc, overcome obstacles on the field and score spectacular goals to defeat any opponent who dares to face you.
Play arcade mode and face off against undead air hockey champions in various arenas across the island. Challenge your friends in multiplayer matches with up to 4 players in Versus mode.
Features
- 6 playable – and delightfully creepy – animal zombie characters.
- 6 unique arenas with dynamic environments and special designs that change the gameplay of matches.
- Take the boxing gloves and hit the disc.
- Crazy Super Punches: Choose the one that best fits your strategy.
- Local matches for up to 4 players: Unlimited fun with friends.
- Arcade campaign for one player: Can you defeat all the undead rulers of Pet Island?
- The original soundtrack composed by the game designer
Review
This arcade title throws players headfirst into the Zombie Pets Tournament. It pits dogs, cats, raccoons and other animals against each other on Pet Island, where they must don boxing gloves and defeat their opponents in one-on-one fights. Players won’t be trading blows, however; the ultimate goal is to get a super-strong disc from your side into your opponent’s goal. Whoever gets through three rounds wins, and the winner moves on to the next duel.
The primary action of the players is the attack button, which they use to deliver blows to the disc. This can be angled for a perfect strike; just what is needed to break through the opponents‘ defenses. One also has the dash move, which temporarily increases speed. There is also a superattack that can be used after the meter is fully charged, allowing for trick shots. These mechanics are nothing special, but they get the job done. The game isn’t nearly as fluid as its predecessor – expect a few missed shots and the occasional disc hit to the face – but proper rallies make sure the action is intense.
The same goes for each of its scenes. A host of hazards await, from darkened arenas illuminated by lightning to heavy bumper-to-bumper battles that wreak utter havoc. Learning how to fight each arena is just as crucial as understanding your opponent, the hazards and everything else. Some are designed better than others, but learning which blocks to break and which parts of the scene to focus on is a much-needed learning curve.
It’s just a shame that Pets No More is a little skeletal. Those travelling solo can dive into its arcade mode, which features a set number of fights against various AI opponents. For those who’d like to bring a friend along, there’s a Versus mode in which players can choose any combination of characters and stages. Don’t expect any modifiers or anything that might change the rules – what you see is what you get.
