Square Enix’s latest 4v4 party shooter,Foamstars, is like the very brightly colored love child of Splatoon and Overwatch with some unique map mechanics too. Here’s everything to know about maps in Foamstars.
While on the surface Foamstars might seem like a simpleSplatoon-clone, the game features some innovative gameplay aspects. Especially around it’s map mechanics.
At the start of each game, the Foamstars arena is a flat surface. Although each map features a few landmarks — usually a large structure near the middle and some smaller terrain feature at the map’s periphery — they’re mostly a wide empty space. And with good reason.
Unlike ink in Splatoon, foam in Foamstars can completely change the layout of the map. As players shoot their bright bubbles at enemies, the foam acts in three dimensions. It a mechanic which allows for a lot of creativity and flexibility. Letting players create mounds of neon foam that can serve as connecting bridges, sniper spots or shields.
What maps are in Foamstars?
All the Foamstars maps boast their own vibrant, psychedelic vibes, with names like Fomeopatra’s Crazy Wheel, Radiant Rhythm Gardens, Funkadelic Town Funktion, Aqua Blast Adventures and Dream Cabinet.
Foamstars currently has nine maps available to play at launch. Each is map is set in different locations within the game’s fictional soapy super city — Bath Vegas. And Square Enix have already told players to expect more maps in the near future.
That’s everything to know about Foamstars maps for now. Check back for a full list of all nine maps soon.
Eliana was formerly a staff writer on the Australian Dexerto team. A freelance journalist for a decade, she earned her master’s in international journalism from the University of Western Australia. She has written for a range of outlets and most recently served as a founding member of the editorial team for esports news and leaks website, BLIX.GG. A lover of JRPGs and strategy MOBAs, when she’s not writing you’ll most likely find her playing Dota 2 or FFXIV.
