Bad Guys at School

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"Bad Guys at School" is a simulation game where players take on the role of mischievous students causing chaos in school. With various pranks, fights, and weapons to choose from, the goal is to become the biggest troublemaker. The game features sandbox-style gameplay in a school setting, allowing players to explore and interact with the environment while avoiding punishments from teachers.

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+11

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,726 reviews

humor144 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game offers hilarious multiplayer gameplay with chaotic antics, making it a fun experience with friends.
Players enjoy the freedom to engage in various mischievous activities, reminiscent of classic games like Bully.
The ragdoll physics and over-the-top scenarios provide plenty of laughs and entertaining moments.

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 single-player mode feels empty and lacks depth, making it less enjoyable without friends.

humor
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Bad Guys at School" is widely praised for its chaotic and silly antics, particularly in multiplayer settings, where players can engage in ridiculous activities that often lead to uncontrollable laughter. Many users highlight the game's absurd ragdoll physics and cartoonish aesthetic as key elements that enhance its comedic appeal, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. However, some reviews note that the humor may wear thin after a short period, suggesting that while it offers a good laugh, its entertainment value might be limited over time.
- “With its open-ended gameplay and tongue-in-cheek humor, Bad Guys at School offers a lighthearted approach to the school simulation genre.”
- “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.”
story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
68%
6%
The game's story revolves around a humorous and chaotic school environment where players can choose to be either a rebellious student or a strict teacher, engaging in over-the-top pranks and missions. While many players find the missions entertaining and the premise unique, there are criticisms regarding the lack of depth in the story and the repetitive nature of missions after a few days. Overall, the game is appreciated for its fun gameplay and comedic elements, but it may not satisfy those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “The story is a magnificent compelling attribute to an already perfect game, the story draws you in by constantly keeping you on a train of cliffhangers and systems where it makes 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, really carries the story through with the strength of the overall plot and definitely the side characters.”
- “Hello, this game is quite ridiculous and I enjoy spending some funny moments with my old pal Jim Jones doing some funky murder mysteries, but I will say that the story mode is quite lacking.”
- “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.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
61%
6%
The gameplay of "Bad Guys at School" is characterized by its humorous, open-ended mechanics and chaotic ragdoll physics, making it enjoyable for short sessions, especially in multiplayer. However, many players note that the objectives can become repetitive, often revolving around similar prank and chase elements, and some express that the overall content feels limited. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its fun missions and engaging mechanics, particularly when played with friends.
- “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.”
- “While Bad Guys at School is undeniably fun in short bursts, the gameplay can start to feel repetitive over time, as many of the objectives boil down to similar prank or catch-and-chase mechanics.”
- “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
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The graphics in "Bad Guys at School" are polarizing, with some players appreciating the simple, cartoonish aesthetic that complements the game's humorous tone, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking detail. Despite the mixed opinions, many agree that the graphics do enough to create an engaging school environment, though there are calls for improvements in optimization and additional visual features. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for the game's price point, but not particularly impressive compared to other titles.
- “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
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches and crashes, particularly in single-player mode, leading to significant frustration for players. While some users find the bugs amusing and part of the experience, others report severe issues like freezing and black screens that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game is described as "super buggy," with many players embracing the chaos as a source of fun, albeit at the cost of stability.
- “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, and my PC freezes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The music in the game is praised for effectively setting the mood, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players have encountered issues with mission prompts related to the music classroom, which can lead to confusion during gameplay. Overall, the musical score is considered a vital element of the game's atmosphere.
- “The musical score is also an absolute must when it comes to setting the mood.”
- “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.”
- “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').”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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 that they don't mind the grind, the consensus is that it can feel overwhelming at times.
- “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
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing both laughter and heartbreak. While some content, particularly the "Trespasser" DLC, is noted for its poignant moments, the overall emotional range includes significant humor that resonates deeply with players.
- “A few times, this game made me laugh so hard, I cried.”
- “The DLCs are good, but Trespasser is heartbreaking.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 various situations.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance and confusing mechanics. Despite its fun and quirky nature, many feel that the optimization issues detract significantly from the overall experience, likening it to subpar performance typical of poorly optimized PS1 titles.
- “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
50%
50%
Character development in the game is heavily reliant on player interaction; frequent conversations with characters are essential to unlock their personal quests and deepen their stories. Engaging with characters at the homebase is crucial for a richer narrative experience.
- “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!”

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4h Median play time

6h Average play time

3-12h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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