Grip Games Anthology (2014)
Description
The Grip Games Anthology (2014) is a comprehensive bundle featuring eight distinct titles that combine racing, strategy, and arcade-style gameplay into a single collection. This anthology includes Jet Car Stunts, Atomic Ninjas, Foosball 2012, The Impossible Game, One Epic Game, MiniSquadron, Blimp: The Flying Adventures, and 5-in-1 Arcade Hits. Each game provides unique challenges, gameplay mechanics, and multiplayer options, making the anthology suitable for a wide range of players.
Jet Car Stunts
In Jet Car Stunts, players control a vehicle that merges a race car with a jet engine. Gamers navigate complex tracks featuring jumps, loops, sharp turns, and free falls. The jet engine allows for long-distance jumps and discovering hidden shortcuts. The game emphasizes skillful racing against global competitors. Key features include compatibility with PlayStation®3, support for a single player, DUALSHOCK®3 vibration, and HDTV resolution options including 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. It requires a minimum of 5MB of storage.
Atomic Ninjas
Atomic Ninjas challenges players to outmaneuver opponents using upgraded Super Abilities, weapons, and gadgets. The game emphasizes strategy and tactical gameplay where only the most skilled players prevail. It supports 2 to 4 networked players and shares the same PlayStation®3 technical requirements as Jet Car Stunts, including 5MB minimum space, DUALSHOCK®3 vibration, and HDTV resolutions of 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Foosball 2012
Foosball 2012 allows players to compete in multiplayer matches, dominate online leaderboards, or engage in the single-player World Tour mode to achieve global championship status. It supports 1 to 2 networked players and is compatible with PlayStation®3, requiring only 5MB of storage. The game also features DUALSHOCK®3 vibration and HDTV resolutions of 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Other Included Games
- The Impossible Game – Available on PlayStation®3, PSP®, and PlayStation®Vita, requiring 1MB of storage and supporting single-player mode.
- One Epic Game – Compatible across PlayStation®3, PSP®, and PlayStation®Vita, designed for one player with minimal storage requirements.
- MiniSquadron – Single-player arcade flight experience, playable on PlayStation®3, PSP®, and PlayStation®Vita, requiring 1MB of space.
- Blimp: The Flying Adventures – Offers a solo flying adventure, supporting PlayStation®3, PSP®, and PlayStation®Vita platforms.
- 5-in-1 Arcade Hits – A collection of five mini-games compatible with PlayStation®3, PSP®, and PlayStation®Vita, each supporting one player with minimal storage space required.
Technical Compatibility and Requirements
The entire anthology supports in-game speech and on-screen text in English. PlayStation®3 users can activate up to two systems per Sony Entertainment Network account. Users must adhere to Sony’s Network Terms of Service and User Agreement, accessible at www.us.playstation.com/support/useragreements. All included games provide DUALSHOCK®3 vibration feedback and HDTV display resolutions, ensuring consistent performance across supported platforms.
Licensing and Legal Information
This product is licensed or sublicensed by Sony Computer Entertainment America. By downloading, users accept all applicable terms of use. Grip Digital, s.r.o. holds all rights to the anthology, © 2013, with protections applied across the included titles.
Our Verdict
Verdict: Not Recommended
The Grip Games Anthology offers a bundle of 8 games, but none of them stand out enough to justify the purchase. While titles like Jet Car Stunts and Atomic Ninjas have potential with their unique gameplay mechanics, the overall experience feels repetitive and lacks depth. The other games, such as Foosball 2012 and The Impossible Game, offer limited replay value and don't deliver enough excitement to keep players engaged for long. The graphics and controls are decent, but the collection feels more like a group of quick, forgotten titles rather than a cohesive anthology.
If you're looking for fresh, long-lasting entertainment, there are better bundles out there. The Grip Games Anthology may appeal to those who want a quick distraction, but it doesn't offer anything substantial for gamers seeking depth or innovation. Consider skipping this one unless you're a fan of niche, bite-sized experiences.