Foamstars: Square Enix's Stylish Fusion of Old and New Mechanics.

Square Enix's new third-person shooter game, Foamstars, is similar to Nintendo's Splatoon but with bubbles instead of ink. The game's match format is enjoyable, but the gameplay suffers due to the lack of impact from bubbles. The visuals are also confusing, with the bubbles crowding the screen and making it hard to see the impact of weapons. The game features a fun mechanic where downed players turn into balls of foam, but it adds to the visual confusion. While the game is fast-paced and unpredictable, it may not be a confident replacement for stronger shooters like Splatoon 3 or Fortnite.