Unspottable presents a new take on the classic playground game hide-and-seek, in which players quite literally have to "hide in plain sight." Up to four players compete to outsmart one another while blending in amongst a crowd of identical robots. Players must walk like a robot while deducing which characters on the screen are actually human, but throwing a punch too hastily could be a player's downfall.

The simple gameplay of Unspottable makes the game easy enough for anyone to pick up and play. Players are limited to walking, running, and punching, so even the most casual gamers can quickly grasp the controls. However, Unspottable diversifies its gameplay by introducing environmental mechanics across 12 different levels. At its core, Unspottable is a game of hide-and-seek where every player is hiding as well as seeking, but environmental hazards and moving set pieces force players to adapt - which could bring unwanted attention to their character.

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Unspottable's biggest setbacks are found in its simplicity and restrictions. The game was developed with couch party games in mind, and it does a great job living up to that genre. Yet, in a world where Mario Party and Jackbox Party Pack exist, Unspottables singular style of gameplay makes it feel like it belongs in a collection of similar games. Unspottable further limits itself by ditching online functionalities, too. It's clear that the developers intended for the game to be played with four people looking at the same screen, but not including online multiplayer feels like a severely missed opportunity, even if a few tweaks to the gameplay in such a mode would be required.

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What Unspottable lacks in accessibility, it makes up for in charm. Most notably, Unspottable has a gorgeous cartoony art style that threads each level together whether the players are visiting a prison yard or a sushi bar. The animations of each character are also hilarious and cute. Even when players are punching the life out of each other it's hard not to crack a smile. The game's soundtrack won't win any awards, but the catchy elevator jams are sure to live rent-free in the players' heads.

Unspottable isn't a full experience, but it is a memorable one. Sitting down with a few buddies to hunt each other in a crowd of onlookers can offer some hilarious moments, but the game's limitations may create them few and far between. It is a little disappointing seeing as Unspottable's shining moments are found in the unexpected surprises it has to offer, but today's gaming climate makes it harder than ever to find them.

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In short, Unspottable is an enjoyable and charming experience that could easily get lost in a crowd of online multiplayer titles. There are plenty of titles that offer similar experiences that players may opt for simply because they also offer online multiplayer. There are  also other party games that boast more than one mini-game making players feel as if they will get more value from another purchase. For what it is trying to be, Unspotabble hits the mark, but comparatively, there's a better party to be had elsewhere.

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Unspottable is available on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. Screen Rant was provided a digital Nintendo Switch code for the purpose of this review.