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Status:
Complete (Case, cover and cartridge) and Play Tested
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Developer: PHL Collective
Publisher: Outright Games
Genre: Action-Adventure / OpenWorld
Release: 2020
Ben 10: Power Trip attempts a 3D openworld adventure built around Cartoon Networks iconic hero, placing Ben Tennyson and his family on a mission to stop the villainous Hex across a stylised Europe. While theres charm and a handful of fun ideas in its core design, the execution especially on Nintendo Switch falls short of its potential.
Ben 10: Power Trip blends openworld exploration, light combat, platforming, and quest objectives. Players unlock different alien forms from the Omnitrix, each with unique abilities that influence both traversal and combat. Switching between forms and using their powers to solve simple puzzles is one of the games better aspects, and the controls are generally accessible to younger players. ()
Combat is basic and shallow, with limited enemy variety and simplistic attack combos. Lacking a lockon mechanic in battles further reduces depth, making engagements feel loose and unengaging. Quest design leans heavily on fetch quests and routine objectives, which can feel repetitive over time. ()
While the mechanics are approachable for kids, they lack depth and polish for seasoned players, resulting in a core loop thats fine for short bursts but rarely compelling longterm.
The game features a semiopen world set across various Europeanthemed regions, where NPCs dole out missions and collectibles. Environments are serviceable enough, but often feel sparse, bland, and lifeless, with empty streets and minimal interaction beyond quests. ()
Openworld traversal has some charm with alien abilities, but objectives rarely make full use of the space. World pacing can drag, especially since exploration isnt supported by deeper systems or engaging side content.
The story is straightforward: Bens vacation is interrupted by Hex, who scatters Omnitrix DNA fragments and unleashes void monsters, forcing Ben to recover his alien powers and save Europe. ()
Its a kidfriendly narrative, suitable for younger fans, but it doesnt dive deep into character development or emotional arcs. The tone leans more toward lighthearted adventure than meaningful storytelling, making it serviceable for fans of the show but underwhelming as a standalone narrative.
Visually, Power Trip aims for a cartooninspired 3D look consistent with the Ben 10 reboot. While characters and aliens often resemble their TV counterparts, the overall presentation is dated and unpolished with basic textures, jagged edges, and lowresolution models that hark back to older console generations. ()
On Nintendo Switch, performance suffers with frame rate fluctuations and occasional instability, and some missions have been reported to crash, requiring reloads. ()
Sound design and music are functional but unremarkable, and while some voice acting carries franchise familiarity, audio presentation overall lacks punch and polish.
The soundtrack and sound effects provide appropriate background support without ever standing out. Voice acting helps give characters some personality, but the overall audio experience feels basic and underwhelming compared with stronger licensed titles.
Power Trip includes:
Main story campaign
Side quests and openworld objectives
Local coop with Kevin Levin
Replay value is limited. Once the story and basic objectives are complete, theres little incentive to return unless youre seeking completion or playing with children. Technical hiccups and lack of deeper systems further reduce longterm appeal.
Accessible gameplay for younger audiences
Variety of alien abilities adds some traversal and combat variety
Local coop adds a casual social element
Familiar Ben 10 characters and setting
Shallow combat and repetitive quests
Sparse, uninspired world design
Weak presentation and dated visuals on Switch
Performance issues and occasional crashes
Limited replay value and depth
Ben 10: Power Trip is a wellintentioned but flawed licensed adventure thats enjoyable in short bursts, especially for younger fans of the franchise, but ultimately lacks the depth, polish, and technical stability to stand out on Nintendo Switch.
It may serve as a light and approachable experience for kids, but for most players, its a middling tiein title with limited longterm appeal.
Score: 5.8 / 10
