Fat Princess (PS3)

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'There's only so much the cute presentation can gloss over, meaning some serious changes will need to be made if the game is going to have any real legs.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'Much like the cakes that the princesses so greedily scoff down, the game is delicious at first, an overwhelming confection of bright colours and varied flavours, but the sugar rush wears off much too quickly, leaving you bloated and exhausted.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Potentially brilliant multiplayer romp hindered by PSN's lack of communication. Bundled headsets please, Sony.'
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'This silly twist on capture-the-flag is as funny as it is strategic, but balance issues keep it from greatness.'
Read more » Gamespot
'The multiplayer mode is the key, though. Without that, there isn't much here for a single player to enjoy. Playing against bots is okay, and the survival and (quite clever) soccer game are fun diversions, but nothing beats running around a map full of 32 real players.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Fat Princess is a great multiplayer experience that will only get better once people learn to utilise the skills of all of the classes.'
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'Fat Princess' charm and sense of humor prevails throughout, and it's backed up by a completely honest, simple, and thoroughly fun war game that contains not one pretentious bone in its body.'
Read more » Destructoid
'Fat Princess offers some of the most addictive and rewarding gameplay in recent times and can be a fantastic joy to play with friends online. Over time, it wouldn’t be at all surprising for Fat Princess to get better and better as players settle down into their roles and really engage with the teamwork – much like has happened in Killzone 2’s multiplayer.'
Read more » TheSixthAxis
'Figuring out why the bombs of a worker are awesome, lighting your sword on fire, and knocking open your castle's front door just long enough to shoot someone in the face are great experiences.'
Read more » IGN
'One of the most original downloadable games to date. The amount of strategy that exists is plentiful and there is more than enough content included to justify the purchase.'
Read more » GamePro
'It's easy to see the craftsmanship that has been poured into this offering from its presentation to its stellar gameplay. The only problem we found that keeps this title back from gaming nirvana is its suspect connections - it was often impossible to play against others online.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
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