See it if you are fan of video games and the characters of video games. The fight choreography of the show was amazing!
Don't see it if you don't like video games.
See it if You like comedies and video games
Don't see it if You want to see something serious
See it if you are a gamer and like Hunger Games!
Don't see it if you are not a gamer
See it if You like shows with audience interaction or if you're fan of video games or the Hunger games.
Don't see it if You want a clear straight forward story line. You don't like actors interacting with the audience.
See it if You want to see some pro-wrestling-level stage fighting, and if you laugh about jokes about Super-NES games from the 90s.
Don't see it if You don't play video games, or if you want a particularly deep plot.
See it if You want a reminder of your childhood and would like to see a fun entertaining/ interactive show with video game characters
Don't see it if You are very rigid and feel it is a waste of your time as an adult to watch a show with video game elements.
See it if you want characters from nintendo, playstation and xbox fighting to the death in an audience choose your own Battle Royale.
Don't see it if Video game jokes would fly over your head. If you can't work a console don't expect to be wowed by this show.
See it if More dramatic
Don't see it if Not much music
"Franta and Pugmire do a remarkable job staging a staggering number of fights with different possible outcomes that look polished, fun, exciting, inventive, and safe all at the same time...The large ensemble cast does a stupendous job of embodying the essence of their video game personas...If you grew up playing 'Mario Brothers,' 'Mega Man,' 'Donkey Kong,' 'The Legend of Zelda,' and/or 'Final Fantasy' you will love it. If you weren't into video games you will still have plenty to enjoy."
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"An exceptionally smart concept. It is desperately seeking guidance and a strong outside perspective to assist to bring in a stronger plot and character development...It needs to feel unpredictable. It's clear that there were certain outcomes that were planned and thusly felt staged...There was an overall sense of discomfort from the cast. The play just needed to be tighter...There is great room for progress...'The Video Games' deserves an extra life. It's marketable."
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