GamesRadar+ Verdict
Pros
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Faithful recreation of the arcade classic
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Online multiplayer; when it works
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Simple
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pick-up-and-play mechanics
Cons
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Repetitive gameplay
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Lack of arcade "beer tap" controller
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Online multiplayer; when it doesn't work
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Root Beer Tapper - the latest classic to hit Xbox Live Arcade - is one of the most deviously simple games you’ll ever play. It seems so one-dimensional at first, but could very well end up an obsession.
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| Genre | Arcade |
| Description | Digital Eclipse is giving us another reason to drink on a weekday. |
| Platform | "Xbox 360" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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