Review of Fool’s Pub on PlayStation 5

Fool’s Pub from Nostra Games shakes up the classic card game experience with a multiplayer twist where cunning and a bit of luck are your best allies. Here’s our detailed take on this intriguing game!

Stepping into Fool’s Pub is like entering a vibrant world where anthropomorphic animals like rabbits, foxes, and bears gather around the table. You’ll be pitting your wits against either global players or AI opponents filling empty chairs. The goal? Convince everyone else of a card’s face value—or bluff your way through for a strategic edge. But beware! If someone doubts your honesty, a spin of the barrel determines your fate in this high-stakes round of Russian Roulette. Only the shrewdest player who outlasts everyone stays to tell the tale.

Jumping into the gameplay, you’ll quickly find its mechanics both easy and engaging. A match begins with you cycling through cards using the D-Pad; choose one to three cards and launch them with a quick press of the Square button. The right analog stick offers a better view of your hand and opponents. Suspicious of another player’s claim? Tap the Triangle button to shout “LIAR!” But a wrong guess means you’re up for a nerve-wracking round of Russian Roulette, with the loser showered in a festive avalanche of confetti.

For those trophy hunters out there, Fool’s Pub doesn’t disappoint. It boasts a complete trophy list culminating in a Platinum trophy. Even better, it’s a Cross-Buy title, meaning your purchase on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 includes both versions, each with its own set of trophies to chase. The list includes 18 Bronze, 11 Silver, and 5 Gold trophies, featuring milestones like winning your inaugural game, playing specific cards multiple times, calling out a fibber nine times, and surviving six rounds of Russian Roulette challenges.

To sum it up, Fool’s Pub offers a delightful card game experience with a unique twist that’ll test both your strategic thinking and your poker face. The Cross-Buy option at $6.99 makes it accessible on both PS4 and PS5, enhancing its appeal. It’s a captivating blend of fun and strategy!

Note: This review reflects my experience with a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Nostra Games.