
But it’s simple and fun enough that it’s never particularly tiresome. Having a full arsenal allows you to access new areas of the map, and also makes combat more engaging.Ĭombat isn’t amazing in Ben 10: Power Trip – there’s no way to lock on to an enemy, so the camera can get a bit unruly at times, especially when dealing with enemies who can only be attacked from the back. Rath on the other hand can rock climb, and XLR8 can run superfast and ride on rails. The unironically named Four Arms, for example, has, uh, four arms, making him extra strong and able to break through concrete walls. Ben by himself isn’t particularly powerful, but his aliens each have their own unique abilities. Playing through the game’s campaign first pays dividends though, as players will unlock Ben 10’s range of alien sidekicks. There are always coins to pick up and plenty of collectibles to be found for more eagle-eyed players. There’s a clear sense of progression to be found when making your way through the story, but if players would rather jump and zoom around the open world, that’s valid too. The game’s world is surprisingly vast completing the main campaign will take around six hours, but there’s a huge amount of extra content to engage with once you’re done.įrom Outright Games, a publisher known for bringing licensed kids games to retail, Ben 10: Power Trip is one of the best games we’ve seen from the company yet. Character models are charming, and the fact that most are voiced is a nice touch. Its art style may be basic, but its blocky landscapes and simple backdrops serve their purpose more than adequately. It’s up to Ben to get back his aliens, stop Hex, and help out around town while he’s at it.įor fans of the franchise or younger players looking for an introduction to the open world genre, Ben 10: Power Trip is surprisingly good. You see, the evil Hex shows his ugly face, taking Ben’s aliens away from him and threatening to rain havoc down on the world. He’s on a family vacation with his grandfather, but what should be a relaxing holiday for him quickly turns into a mission to save the world. Ben Tennyson is back in a family-friendly adventure, and this open-world romp has a lot to offer.īen 10: Power Trip puts players in the shoes of the titular hero Ben.


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