Ping Redux

PING REDUX maybe just a punch of pixels but it bursts with originality. A simple and in some ways addictive concept which had me returning to try to conquer the challenging levels. Strangely the lesson I took from this game is sometimes you come across a wall or a problem where the solution seems impossible. You try again and again but you just can’t break through that wall. But you keep trying. You keep coming back. Then one day, during a moment you least suspect, you see the solution appear in your heart and then your head. Then it happens and you win, and the relief that you feel is just something one can’t always put right into words. Sorry, I’m supposed to be talking about a video game. If you are looking for quick puzzle gaming PING REDUX might just be the video game equivalent of the back scratcher you need to relieve that itch.

Ping Redux is a lovely homage to classic gaming that works really well on the Switch, ramping up the speed and precision for a hugely challenging yet satisfying game.

In conclusion, PING REDUX is a pretty enjoyable remaster of a Wii U indie gem. I definitely appreciated several of the QOL improvements and difficulty tweaks, making this game a more beatable and enjoyable experience all around. It’s a really fun take on the Pong formula, and next to Armillo and XType Plus was one of the few Wii U indies I wanted to see remastered and playable elsewhere. Thankfully, Nami Tentou delivered on that wish, with a really good revamped take on the original 1.5, making this the definitive experience overall.

As one of the simplest games that I've ever played, Ping Redux is surprisingly enjoyable; that is, when it's not being too finicky.