Sausage Sports Club is a combination of cute, weird, and fun. At a very base level, a party game full of ridiculous animals is inherently appealing to my sensibilities. Then, throw in a healthy dose of competition, adorable customization, and ridiculous quests? I’m sold. Though with some minor issues, overall, I found Sausage Sports Club to be a wacky game that can be enjoyed by nearly anyone.

The game started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2016. These humble beginnings really highlight the love and care that obviously went into this game. The results also emphasize the obvious passion the creator, Chris Wade, has for the work.

Developer: Luckshot Games

Publisher: Luckshot Games

4+ hours played // Review Copy Provided // $14.99

At its heart, Sausage Sports Club is a party game. In it, you play one of several sausage-shaped characters as they compete in physics-centric minigames. The game has three different modes: adventure, free play, and quick play. Adventure mode puts players on a reality TV competition, where all disagreements are solved with minigames. Free play allows users to wander around the unlocked parts of the map freely, while quick play is for those wanting to just play minigames. All of the modes allow for multiplayer, making it an excellent party game.

Personally, I loved adventure mode and found the characters outrageous. Though there are only five different mini games, the silliness of the story kept it from becoming dull. The same can be said for map variety for there are only four maps. Initially, I was disappointed by the limitations of the game and lack of variety. However, when I remembered the price point, I was delighted by how much is provided at such a small cost.



A floppy, corgi announcer comes on the TV after each day of adventure mode!

Before I played the game, I was confused by the “free play” option. Who would want to just wander around a map? I quickly discovered that wandering around became one of my favorite aspects of the game, especially with friends. While wandering, players can find themselves in ridiculous situations. Free play quickly devolves into laughter. Though I am an adult who enjoyed it, I have a feeling free play will especially appeal to younger players.

This brings me to my next point: this game is accessible. Nearly anyone can pick up the game and enjoy it. That said, the physics mechanic can also make this game hard. During my first playthrough, I lost most of the mini-games. However, I found myself becoming increasingly better at understanding the game’s physics with every round. These occasionally challenging mechanics sometimes bleed through to the over-map and there will be players that find the controls awkward. Though I enjoyed the challenge and inherent awkwardness of a physics-based game, it is important to recognize that this isn’t for everyone.



Sitting in trashcans is just one of the silly things you can do while wandering the map.

The game constantly rewards players. Minigames reward players with new characters, skins, maps, and coins. These coins, which can also be found by exploring the map, can be used to buy increasingly ridiculous hats. These hats include: a VR headset, hair rollers, devil horns, and more. It did not take long for my competitive side to come out. I was quickly head butting my fellow players in the pursuit of coins because the hat collection mechanic was super enjoyable.

Sausage Sports Club can be described as a simple but cute stylistic treat. The graphics are nothing groundbreaking, but they make the game quite adorable. Even the loading screens are cute; they are covered in pastels with a cartoony character’s face plastered in the corner. The music is also not particularly outstanding, for it never stood out to me except when I was expressly listening for it. This game knows what it is and does that well without being aesthetically innovative.



The hat mechanic, more than anything, brought out my competitive side.

It is important to note that, while playing, I did run into a minor movement bug. It prevented my second player from walking with me during some quests. However, the creator, Chris Wade, was exceptionally receptive to my feedback and I have no doubt that this issue will be resolved. This highlights what was mentioned at the beginning of the review: everything about Sausage Sports Club indicates that this truly a project of love, care, and dedication. [As of 08/15/2018 this bug has appeared to be fix.]

I am the first person to admit that this game has its limitations. There aren’t an endless amount of maps, minigames, and characters. The gameplay does feel awkward at times and nothing seems aesthetically groundbreaking. However, given the low price point and the lack of cutesy party games on the Switch — I feel that these things can be overlooked.



Despite limitations, minigames are still fun and engaging!

As a whole, Sausage Sports Club is a unique party game with charming characters. I think it will especially appeal to families looking to balance the need for a game that children can play while also providing a challenge to older players. More importantly, at the end of the day, I had a lot of fun while playing. So, if you’re looking for a cute party game or a game to hold you off until Mario Party, this very well might be the game for you.

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