The Playdate has a wacky crank-controlled concept, but the charming video game handheld is definitely no joke.
Playdate MSRP $179.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Playdate is a creative, charming handheld for retro and indie game enthusiasts.” Pros Cons If WarioWare were a video game system, it would be the Playdate.
The Playdate is a delightful video game handheld that’s perfect for the indie game enthusiast who values fun and creativity above all else. Though for those who don’t fall into that category, it might feel a bit like a pricey inside joke – one that deserves to have its picture in the dictionary right next to the word “niche.”
There’s only one area where the handheld fails to deliver: The Playdate’s screen isn’t backlit and instead uses a “super reflective” display. When there’s a good light source over my shoulder, it looks fantastic. The black-and-white visuals come in clear as day, with stark contrast that makes images pop. However, I’ve found it difficult to play in my apartment unless I’m sitting against a window during the daytime.
The only constant with season 1 is that no two games are the same. One day, I’d receive a puzzle game where I had to guide a ball around a maze of circles using the crank. The next, I’d get a full-fledged bird-watching adventure games. I was always excited to play each game because I truly never knew what I’d get.
Niche appeal Not every game included in the batch of 24 is a winner, and Panic knows that, as its website specifically notes: “Will you love all of them? Probably not.” Indeed, a handful of the games ended up being duds for me, playing like an inside joke meant for fellow designers. Hitting a bad week where you’re only getting 20 minutes out of the device can be a bummer, but that’s the lottery you’re signing up for.
Our take The Playdate won’t be for everyone, but its intended audience will eat this charming little handheld up. Its unique crank control is already leading to some wildly creative video games, some of which are truly brilliant. At $179, though, it’s no small investment. To shell out for one is to sign an experimental contract with no way of knowing if it’ll pay off.
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