Bad Guys at School

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Bad Guys at School is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Forceight and was released on June 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Play as a young student in search of respect from the "Bad Guys", the most badass group in high school. For this, complete missions in high school or in the city.

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story32 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game is a fun and silly sandbox experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
It offers a variety of chaotic activities, allowing players to live out their high school fantasies in a humorous way.
For its price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and laughter, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual play.

The game suffers from repetitive missions after a few days, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Many players report bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
The multiplayer aspect is often criticized for having a dead player base, making it difficult to find games with others.

story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often described as lacking depth and complexity, with many players noting that missions become repetitive after a few days. While some appreciate the humor and lightheartedness of the narrative, others feel it fails to engage meaningfully, particularly in single-player mode. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for fun gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “The story is a magnificent, compelling attribute to an already perfect game. It draws you in by constantly keeping you on a train of cliffhangers and systems that make you want to unlock other plots advancing the story, all the while making each and every advancement into the plot as fresh as the previous one.”
- “The gritty nature of the story at heart is just a small layer shadowing the deeper lesson of understanding and acceptance of past actions.”
- “Before I get into the advanced parts of the review, I just want to start by saying that this is really an amazing game that, despite apparent flaws, carries the story through with the strength of the overall plot and definitely the side characters.”
- “Don't buy this for single player 'story' because it's boring, dull, and most of all too easy.”
- “Maybe multiplayer is fun, but single player is repetitive, lacks any kind of detail to the game world, and has zero story.”
- “After about day 5, the days and missions just loop indefinitely.”
humor
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to moments of uncontrollable laughter and ridiculous scenarios. Many players appreciate the game's silly physics and comedic elements, although some note that the humor can wear thin after a short period. Overall, it is considered a fun and entertaining experience, especially for those looking to enjoy lighthearted chaos.
- “When I play this game with my friends, everything goes wrong and it is hilarious (I cry tears of laughter nearly every time I play with friends).”
- “This game is hilarious and had me cracking up.”
- “A few times, this game made me laugh so hard, I cried.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun missions, engaging mechanics, and humorous elements, making it enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some players find it underwhelming due to bugs, limited content, and a reliance on friends for a better experience. Overall, while the game offers a mix of complex mechanics and entertaining moments, there are areas for improvement to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Really fun missions and I like the game mechanics; totally would buy!”
- “Bad Guys at School is the best $5 I've ever spent on Steam. The story and gameplay are so complex, and the crossover with Marvel characters is awesome.”
- “The gameplay is utterly brilliant; the fighting mechanics and abilities are unseen in a franchise about hack and slash, while still retaining the incredibly addictive playability of not only its own series but of any game genre.”
- “Game rusuh yang gua mainin kalo lagi gabut aja meskipun servernya jelek, gameplaynya juga masih bingung mau gimana, intinya ini adalah game parodi dari sekolah, kita bebas mau gimana karena ini game emang untuk have-fun aja, overall lumayan banyak bug tapi tetep masih kocak dimainin bareng temen-temen.”
- “Very underwhelming gameplay, very little content, but it's kind of fun with friends.”
- “The gameplay is therefore a sandbox that is heavily reliant on your friends role-playing.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Bad Guys at School" receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as outdated and poorly optimized, likening them to pre-2003 tech demos. Conversely, others praise the game's visuals as surprisingly beautiful and detailed for its price, highlighting the ability to adjust settings for better performance. Overall, while graphics are not the game's main selling point, they significantly impact players' experiences.
- “The graphics are unbelievably beautiful, unseen in a game of this type.”
- “The attention to detail is unmatched; it's clear nothing from graphics, gameplay to the story was rushed.”
- “The graphics are really very good for the price of 4 €.”
- “The graphics in Bad Guys at School are horrible and date back to some pre-2003 tech demo.”
- “Better graphics do not make a better game, this is for sure, but here, it just feels cheap, simple, and stiff.”
- “Runs like garbage, overly confusing; graphics aren't everything, but it's a PS1 game that has garbage can optimization.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely reported to be unstable, with numerous glitches and bugs that can lead to crashes, particularly in single-player mode, while multiplayer seems to perform better. Many players find the bugs amusing and consider them part of the experience, although issues like freezing and black screens are common and can severely impact gameplay. Overall, the game's stability is a significant concern, with players experiencing frequent interruptions and technical difficulties.
- “Game never loads, always freezes and apparently I've played 35 hours according to Steam and can't get a refund.”
- “My PC completely freezes up and takes me 15 minutes to just close it.”
- “Alright, so I start the game, it loads me to the menu, then I start a new game and then a black screen shows up, then my PC freezes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
The music in the game is praised for effectively setting the mood, enhancing the overall experience. Players frequently mention the importance of the musical score, particularly in relation to specific missions that involve locating items in the music classroom. However, some players have encountered issues with mission objectives not registering correctly despite following the music-related prompts.
- “The musical score is also an absolute must when it comes to setting the mood.”
- “There's certain missions where you have to find a certain item and it will tell you where (i.e 'go to the music room').”
- “The first mission was to 'tag' 5 walls of the school and it said (spray is in the music classroom), so I went to the music classroom, got the spray, and sprayed the walls, but it still said 0/5.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite extensive, often requiring significant time investment to progress through the story. While some users express frustration, others seem to tolerate it without much issue.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game has a very grindy way of progressing along with the story, and while I never minded it too much.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing both laughter and heartbreak. The DLC, particularly "Trespasser," is noted for its poignant storytelling, while the overall humor adds a lighthearted contrast to the more serious moments.
- “A few times, this game made me laugh so hard, I cried.”
- “The DLCs are good, but 'Trespasser' is heartbreaking.”
- “This game evokes a wide range of emotions, from joy to deep sadness.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is engaging and reminiscent of Rockstar's classic "Bully," offering a humorous environment that encourages playful exploration and creative exploits, despite the presence of several bugs.
- “The atmosphere is interesting and definitely reminds me a lot of Rockstar's classic Bully.”
- “It's a very funny atmosphere to mess around in, and the items allow for interesting exploits in some situations.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players noting that it runs poorly and is overly confusing, despite its fun and quirky nature. Many feel that the graphics, reminiscent of a PS1 title, do not compensate for the subpar performance.
- “It's a fun and janky game, but the main problem I have with it is its optimization.”
- “Runs like garbage, overly confusing; graphics aren't everything, but it's a PS1 game that has garbage can optimization.”
- “Runs like garbage, overly confusing; graphics aren't everything, but it's a PS1 game that has garbage can optimization.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is heavily reliant on player interaction; engaging with characters regularly is essential to unlock their personal quests and deepen their stories. Players are encouraged to actively converse with characters at the homebase to fully experience their development.
- “You have to actually go and talk to the characters frequently enough to get their personal quests and character development, so don't just ignore your characters when they're sitting in the home base; go and talk to them!”
- “On a sidenote, you have to actually go and talk to the characters frequently enough to get their personal quests and character development, so don't just ignore your characters when they're sitting in the homebase, go and talk to them!”