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Bacon – The Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Philipp Stollenmayer and was released on September 26, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

humor103 positive mentions

monetization218 negative mentions

Unique and funny concept with creative and absurd levels that keep players entertained
Simple and intuitive controls combined with excellent physics that offer a challenging yet rewarding experience
Minimal and non-intrusive advertisements with options to customize ad display, and the ability to skip difficult levels by watching ads

The game experiences significant lag and performance issues, especially when ads load or refresh, which disrupts gameplay
The difficulty spikes are inconsistent, with some levels being very easy and others nearly impossible, causing frustration and reliance on skipping
Some glitches and bugs affect gameplay, including bacon physics inconsistencies and progression issues such as resetting levels or crashes

monetization
228 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
Monetization relies heavily on ads, with a mix of banner and full-screen formats that can be set in the options, yet many users find the frequency and intrusiveness excessive and disruptive, often causing lag or game slowdowns. While ads are sometimes optional for skipping levels and a paid no-ads option exists, some players report issues with persistent ads despite purchase and express frustration over forced ad viewing, especially on difficult levels designed to promote ad-watching. Overall, the game's ad implementation attempts to be flexible but often detracts from the player experience due to volume, animation-caused lag, and intrusive timing.
- “Has basically no ads (you can choose between a banner ad at the bottom of the screen and a fullscreen one after some levels; the banner never interrupts gameplay).”
- “The game is also honest to its players as a result of having zero in-app purchases for them to mindlessly spend away on.”
- “I have played through it twice and the small charge for no ads was a good price because I consider that like paying for the game itself.”
- “Played this game a while back and didn't have ads, which I understand needing to make money, but now it's an ad literally every couple of attempts to flip the bacon. They aren't short ads; they force you to play the little fake game before any skip options come up, and even then, it pushes you to the Play Store.”
- “The amount of ads you get bombarded with is abhorrent, and charging €3 to get rid of them for a game like this is outright ridiculous.”
- “The game is extremely fun, but past level #150 the ads started becoming extremely aggressive: I'm compulsively presented with the Play Store, and I've clocked them at 28 seconds every 5 to 7 throws!”
humor
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its clever, quirky humor that combines silly concepts, fourth-wall breaking jokes, and playful visual gags, making it highly entertaining and laugh-inducing. Players appreciate its creative comedic timing, funny level designs, and humorous finishing animations, which add to its charm as a lighthearted, addictive time killer. Despite occasional frustration from difficulty spikes or ads, the humor consistently stands out as a key strength.
- “The game is filled with funny and unique ideas, as well as a grand sense of humor, which all have the special quality to keep you wanting more.”
- “Unobtrusive ads, witty, fourth-wall breaking humor, a good challenge, and a simple design.”
- “This truly is the most enjoyable, hilarious and addictive game in existence.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, simplistic, and sometimes lifelike or console-level quality, complementing the quirky, wacky art style and enhancing the overall experience. While many find the visuals appealing and well-suited to the gameplay, a few users note occasional performance issues and minor control difficulties despite the good graphics. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point that adds humor, uniqueness, and enjoyment to the game.
- “Incredible graphics, smooth controls, and the best storyline of any game I have seen thus far in my entire life!”
- “Absolutely stunning graphics and innovation.”
- “My jaw dropped as soon as I saw the realistic graphics, 10/10, no complaints.”
- “Other more graphically demanding games run smoothly on my phone (S7), but this one maybe isn't optimized enough.”
- “Also, too much lag for a game with very simplistic graphics.”
- “But the game is kinda lagging even for its simple system and graphics.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
The gameplay is praised for its simple, clever, and engaging mechanics, humor, and satisfying physics, making it fun and addictive despite occasional difficulty spikes. However, some users report lag, glitches, and disruptive ads that affect smoothness and enjoyment. Overall, it offers a unique, quick-to-play experience with a strong mix of humor and challenge, though stability and ad frequency could be improved.
- “Overall, fun game with satisfying gameplay and physics, no annoying ads and over 200 levels.”
- “The gameplay is simple, the concept is original, it's actually enjoyable, it's clever in everything it does, there are no disruptive ads, and there are no in-app purchases.”
- “Overall I recommend bacon for its simple to learn but hard to master mechanics.”
- “The game is mediocre, using humour as an excuse for lacking gameplay.”
- “It's a great game concept, but bad gameplay.”
- “But there were some flaws, such as lag and glitches in the gameplay.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The game's music, especially the classical and opera pieces played at the end of each level, is widely praised for being charming, funny, and enhancing the overall experience. Sound effects like sizzling bacon add to the immersion, though some users wish for more control over music volume or the option to mute background tracks. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's delightful and memorable atmosphere.
- “From the music to the minimalistic art style, just perfect.”
- “The soundtrack is a beautiful mix of action, suspense, and melancholy.”
- “Gameplay is simple and the opera music is much appreciated.”
- “Also, the music when you finish the level and the picture pops up made me laugh so much because it's so stupid.”
- “One thing that would be awesome is if you had a choice to turn off the background music.”
- “The music still plays, but my bacon doesn't sizzle anymore :( this is a charming game and will only be made better with the addition of a smell-o-device.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
40%
33%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues causing stuttering, lag, and performance drops on various devices, especially during later levels or when ads play, which impacts gameplay enjoyment. While some users experience smooth performance, many report that the game is poorly optimized compared to other graphically demanding titles on similar hardware. Improving optimization would greatly enhance the overall experience.
- “Despite the amazing graphics, the performance does not seem to suffer.”
- “I have a Samsung Galaxy A70, the phone has great performance in general, more than enough for this kind of game.”
- “I don't get what people are talking about lag and performance issues; it's been 100% fine for me all the time.”
- “Serious performance issues that cause it to become nearly impossible to enjoy—much less play.”
- “I gave this a 4 because after 3 minutes of gameplay the game goes from smooth to laggy. I have a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and I've turned on performance mode and launched the game through game booster but it still lags. Please fix this bug.”
- “The only problem is that I started experiencing stuttering when I arrived at the cactus level and beyond, which makes it unplayable.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent glitches, lag, and occasional crashes that disrupt gameplay, particularly at higher levels. Users report issues with objects like the bacon glitching out or freezing, leading to frustration despite the game's overall creativity and fun. Stability problems significantly hinder smooth play on various devices.
- “Used to play this a lot and wanted to play again, but even though I have tons of space on my phone, if I try to open it, it starts to show the opening screen and then just glitches and closes repeatedly.”
- “I'd give it five stars but it glitches and crashes every level.”
- “The game itself seems fun if it were to work but unfortunately on my OnePlus 6T it glitches, hangs, and then crashes every 4 turns or so.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is highly praised for its captivating and well-crafted narrative, featuring impactful plot twists and deep emotional engagement. It is described as immersive and thought-provoking, blending action and suspense with a unique and memorable protagonist, making it stand out as one of the best storylines in gaming.
- “The story is beautifully crafted, and the twist was very well done with subtle clues along the way.”
- “Better than popular 'triple-A' games that distract the player from the real goal, this game gets straight to the point with riveting action and a plot that kept me on my toes for hours at a time.”
- “The story was immaculate, impactful.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game starts off engaging but quickly becomes tedious and repetitive after the initial levels, making progression feel frustrating and monotonous despite manageable ad frequency.
- “I am aware levels can be skipped but that just irked me, considering most of the other levels could be completed, even if it was a tedious and difficult task.”
- “Fun for the first 30 levels or so, but after that the levels get very tedious and somewhat repetitive.”
- “Not too bad, but overly frustrating and tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game as an emotional roller coaster with a heartwarming lore that deeply connects players to the plot. The emotional journey, especially that of Mr. Bacon, is impactful, enhanced by engaging gameplay and modern graphics.
- “Absolute emotional roller coaster.”
- “The journey Mr. Bacon went through was so emotional.”
- “The lore of the game is heartwarming; it really makes you feel connected with the plot.”