Ultimate Briefcase Review | Hardcore Droid
It’s easy to play fast and loose with what constitutes an arcade game, since not much seems to be required beyond the obligatory 16-bit aesthetic and MIDI file soundtrack. It’s especially hard to recreate the specific blend of joy and terror that comes from frantically mashing a plastic button amid escalating pixelated chaos, knowing the tiniest mistake could mean you’ve blown your last life and last quarter. Not only does Nitrome’s Ultimate Briefcase manage to capture the charm of a vintage upright arcade machine; it’s pocket-sized and, to the detriment of our productivity, this Android action game is free.
