Review of Dunk Dunk for Nintendo Switch

Sure thing—let’s dive straight into this chaos, shall we?

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So, Dunk Dunk. Heard of it? No? Well, buckle up, folks, ’cause it’s a wild ride on the Nintendo Switch, brought to you by Playtonic Friends and Badgerhammer. I mean, it’s like basketball, but not really. It’s more of a multiplayer mayhem, where you’re throwing down hoops arcade-style, with, get this, up to 16 players. Yeah, that many. Crazy, right? You start customizing your mascot—no idea why that’s a thing, but hey, it’s fun—and then you’re off to slam dunk across, like, a handful of completely wacky locations. Each with its own vibes and twists.

Anyway, you can challenge your pals in a Quick Match, or dive into Mutator Madness—think rules changing every 10 seconds, because why not? Or go all in on a Tournament. Up to 16 folks can join this chaotic jamboree, so grab your squad, or your neighbor’s squad. The choices are dizzying, but hey, variety is the spice of life or something. There’s also playing Versus CPU if you’re a bit antisocial, or just need to practice before you face the real deal.

And oh, Galaxy Tour! This mode is about earning fans—becoming the galaxy’s top dunker (talk about dreams, huh?). It’s a grind through intense matches and challenges, with stakes—like, actual stakes. The more eyes on you, the tenser things get, so no pressure, right? Tournaments, on the other hand, test you across several ultra-difficult matches. It’s like climbing a never-ending difficulty ladder, where the top might be out of sight. I guess Challenge mode is if you feel like proving yourself to… yourself?

Picture the chaos when you’re on the court. Moving your character is like—use the left analog or D-Pad, whatever floats your boat—and then, A button to block shots. Feels satisfying, or maybe it’s just me? B button is for jumping, and you can like, dash in the air by pressing it again. Switching between characters? L button. Got that? Anyway, protect your darn ball with the Y button. Seriously, don’t just stand there, do something! And yes, dunking is key (shocker). Right stick helps with aiming, if you need the extra flair.

Visually, it’s an explosion of chaos—different stages, themes, and settings. Cursed Crater Cemetery—standard stuff—but get ready for curveballs like Creep Peak where gates open and shut. Or Monstropolis, where you might dunk yourself right off the map. Yup, totally possible. Oh, and the balls? Madness. Ever tried dunking with a buzzsaw? Didn’t think so. Every match feels like an on-the-fly strategy sesh—hope you’re good at improvising.

So yeah, Dunk Dunk. It scores, it rules—or fails miserably, depending on your skills—and it’s out now for around $14.99. Apparently, that’s the cost of chaos. Dive in, mess around, laugh a lot, maybe cry a little. It’s sport, party, and pandemonium rolled into one bizarre package on your Switch. Who’d have thought gaming needed this level of nuttiness?

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Disclaimer: I got to fiddle around with Dunk Dunk thanks to a Nintendo Switch copy from Playtonic Friends. So, there’s that.