Review of Fireball 2 on PlayStation 5

Alright, so here’s this wild ride of a game called Fireball 2, and boy, do I have thoughts. Yeah, it’s one of those neon-flashy, adrenaline-pumping survival games on the PS5—think classic arcade vibes but kicked up a notch with a glowing facelift. If you’re curious (and why wouldn’t you be?), here’s the lowdown from my bumpy experience playing it.

Okay, picture this: You’re this blazing fireball, zooming around, just trying to not go kaboom while bombs are blowing up all over the place. Honestly, it’s kind of fun luring those pesky enemies into getting blasted. That’s the goal really, to see how long you can dance around the danger without getting obliterated. Imagine dodging around like your life depended on it, ’cause you know, it kinda does here. Suddenly, there’s a swarm of baddies, and yeah, panic mode can totally set in, but hey, that’s the charm, right?

Oh, and let’s talk modes. You start with this “Core” thing, supposed to be all Zen-like or something—ironic, given how it kept me on edge. The baddies are smart; they avoid bombs but get them close enough, and boom, fireworks! Survive the chaos for a bit, and you unlock, wait for it, “Chaos Mode.” Yeah, it’s called chaos for a reason, I guess. Personally, the slower enemies threw me off—they spawn from your movements? Creepy or clever? You decide.

Moving around is a no-brainer—left stick or D-Pad to zigzag, while the buttons help you dash around. Yeah, you might wanna watch out not to go boost-happy, ‘cause trust me, bumping face-first into a fresh pack of enemies is not ideal. But those boosts? Absolute lifesaver, or sometimes, the opposite. Who planned that anyway?

Here’s a cool bit: Smash enough foes with your bombs, and you get this thing called a Nova – basically a mega bomb. And it also juices up your fireball, making you faster and bigger. No complicated upgrade menus—which I appreciate ‘cause honestly, who needs more decisions? If you’re lucky or skilled—maybe both—you’ll hit the max level, turning Novas into this thing called SuperNova. I mean, there’s even a Blackhole move that makes you invincible for a teensy bit. Mind-blowing. Literally.

Now, achievements – who doesn’t love a good trophy hunt? Fireball 2’s got this shiny Platinum trophy dangling in front of you. Gives you plenty of objectives like surviving specific waves, blasting through a gazillion enemies (not literally, but feels like it), detonating Novas, and causing havoc. Die, retry, fight your way through all that madness, it’s almost like a digital badge of honor once it’s done.

And all this action for just under seven bucks? Yes, please. Got a PS5? Like a bit of fast-paced mayhem? Fireball 2 might just be your next obsession. Or maybe it’s all neon-glow and no heart—guess that’s for you to figure out. But hey, what a weird, chaotic trip it is!