Crazy smashing fun
This is a game where you smash things in a trash can and then burn them.
This is a game where crazy little aliens (or demons, or whatever) give you helpful items if you protect their valuable items.
This is a game from Japan.
Trash panic has a steep learning curve. I have still not beaten the final level on normal mode. Easy mode is still challenging on the later levels. The bell ringing challenge level seems impossible to me. For a game that revolves around smashing trash, there is quite a bit of finesse and planning that must be done to successfully complete a level.
The two-player mode is a lot of fun. In addition to the mechanic of automatically dumping your trash on your opponent once you have smashed enough stuff, there is a shared hold area and the ability to throw things into your opponents can. This is done by moving your trash rapidly in the direction of your opponent's can, above your can, and releasing it. Due to momentum, and the physics engine, the trash often goes right into your opponent's can. This is dangerous though, since if you miss the can, it counts as a out trash for the thrower. This seems like an accidental effect of the engine, but it can make two-player matches even crazier.
You can not beat the entertainment value of this game at a $5 price tag. I encourage anyone with a PS3 to download the demo.
