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"Bad Bots" is a challenging 2D shooter game where you must survive waves of relentless robotic enemies. Utilize a variety of weapons and power-ups to strategically blast your way through numerous levels. With increasing difficulty and variety of bots, the game offers hours of engaging and fast-paced gameplay.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews
story30 positive mentions
gameplay18 negative mentions

  • The game has a fun and simple run-and-gun action gameplay that can be enjoyable for a couple of hours.
  • The retro graphics and art style are charming, reminiscent of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters.
  • There are various weapons to choose from, adding some variety to the gameplay.
  • The controls are unresponsive and awkward, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The game suffers from repetitive level design and enemy encounters, leading to a lack of engagement.
  • There are significant bugs and performance issues, including game-breaking glitches that can hinder progress.
  • story
    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally viewed as typical and predictable, often relying on familiar tropes of a robotic uprising and a lone survivor narrative. While some players appreciate the comic-book style cutscenes and the engaging atmosphere, many criticize the storyline for being clichéd, simplistic, and lacking depth. Overall, it serves primarily as a vehicle to progress through gameplay rather than offering a compelling narrative experience.

    • “Its atmosphere, graphics, and story are really engrossing.”
    • “The story of the game revolves around Sam McRae as he wakes up from his hypersleep while traveling on the Titan hauler.”
    • “With a plot right out of an Asimov novel, Sam McRae finds himself the only survivor of a robotic uprising incited by a malevolent AI; a story we are all familiar with, but maybe originality isn't what this game is going for.”
    • “The story is dumb and extremely predictable, which is also intentional, since it was made by the rules of anglosphere tropes 101; book 1; chapter 1.”
    • “The story is tiresome and overtold, the levels are generic and repetitive, and the gameplay is boring at best while irritating at worst.”
    • “You're dragged by the nose through the plot which leads you directly to new areas that were closed off before.”
  • gameplay
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitiveness, poor combat mechanics, and lack of depth, leading to a generally uninspiring experience. While some appreciate the simplistic sidescrolling shooter mechanics and find enjoyment in the retro aesthetic, others highlight significant flaws such as control issues and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game struggles to maintain player interest due to its generic design and pacing problems.

    • “This is quite possibly the best game I've ever played; superb writing paired with excellent gameplay and AI makes this a worthy purchase.”
    • “Amazing gameplay.”
    • “Even though it's not anywhere near these gems, it is about 4 hours of fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are atrocious.”
    • “There is no reason you should subject yourself to this level of shoddy design and broken mechanics.”
    • “Its a mediocre 2D sidescrolling shooter with among the most repetitive gameplay I have come across in a shooter game ever and the game has really poor pacing since the game goes on forever and ever before the first thing happens...and then you are all of a sudden on the end boss.”
  • graphics
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro and pixel art style, describing it as charming and reminiscent of old-school games. However, many criticize the graphics for being poorly executed, with issues like jagged edges, overly saturated colors, and a lack of variety in textures. Overall, while some find the aesthetic appealing, others deem it unattractive and lacking in quality.

    • “Bright graphics that lifted my mood.”
    • “Its atmosphere, graphics, and story are really engrossing.”
    • “Never have I been so compelled to finish a level, because of the beautiful stunning 3D graphics I was fully captivated to learn more about the unique world, reading every bit of dialog along the way.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are atrocious.”
    • “Also, no graphics scaling or anything, so you get a face full of jaggies, or as the developer would probably call it, 'art'.”
    • “But, I saw other games doing the same and this game's graphics are terribly ugly.”
  • music
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant lack of background music during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While some praise the ambient synth tracks used during boss battles and specific moments, others criticize the repetitive and minimalistic soundtrack, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more robust musical presence. Overall, the music is seen as an area needing improvement, with some players resorting to their own playlists to enhance the atmosphere.

    • “The music is also fantastic... I was expecting some generic metal/rock but instead it was ambient synth, (think the first Terminator movie).”
    • “Whoever did the music did a really good job, I think.”
    • “Very good combat and cool soundtrack.”
    • “The lack of sounds and theme music is noticeable; there should have been more effort put into the soundtrack for sure.”
    • “First of all, there's very little music in the game; I even thought the game was broken at first.”
    • “There's no music except in the title screen.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability due to its easy controls and retro graphics, but many users note that its short length limits overall replay value. Despite this, it still receives a decent replay value rating of 8/10.

    • “Replay value: 8/10”
    • “It has replayability too.”
    • “Easy controls, retro graphics, but the game is short and lacks significant replay value.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it funny while others feel it lacks the clever writing and level design reminiscent of classic titles like Duke Nukem. Additionally, certain enemies and map obstacles are noted as not being particularly humorous. Overall, the game has its comedic moments but may not fully deliver on the humor front.

    • “Funny game, a bit hard.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being engrossing, complemented by impressive graphics and a compelling story. Additionally, the music contributes positively to the overall ambiance, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “Its atmosphere, graphics, and story are really engrossing.”
    • “It's a good game, with good music and a captivating atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect in Bad Bots is criticized for being tedious and emblematic of poor game design, leading players to regret their time spent on the game. Achievement hunters may find themselves forced into repetitive tasks, such as dying multiple times, often requiring external guides to avoid unnecessary playthroughs.

    • “Bad Bots has some of the most tedious tropes of bad game design; you'll eventually regret any time spent with this game regardless of whether or not you finish it.”
    • “If you are into achievements, you will find yourself grinding ("die 50 times") and probably reading a guide too (if you don't want to play the game twice because of one achievement).”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting unpredictable aim jumps, rough sampling despite analog controls, and glitches occurring near the screen edges. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these bugs significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “The aim sometimes jumps unpredictably, is very roughly sampled despite using analog aiming, and glitches when the aiming cursor is near the edges of the screen.”
    • “The game is fun but extremely buggy.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance leaks that result in sluggish gameplay.

    • “Tldr: massive performance leaks, plays extremely sluggishly.”
    • “Tldr: massive performance leaks, plays extremely sluggishly.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is largely diminished by its repetitive gameplay, lack of a navigational map in a complex environment, and a predictable storyline with a twist that fails to engage players. Additionally, poor hit animations contribute to frustration, further detracting from any potential emotional connection to the game.

  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived negatively, with users feeling that the game's poor quality is reflected in its advertising, which they consider to be honest but unappealing.

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