Bad Guys at School
- June 15, 2020
- Forceight
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers hilarious multiplayer gameplay with chaotic antics, making it a great choice for playing with friends.
- The ragdoll physics and over-the-top pranks provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- For its price, the game delivers a fun and silly sandbox environment that allows players to engage in creative mischief.
- The game lacks sufficient content, with missions becoming repetitive after a short period.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.
- The single-player mode feels empty and lacks depth, making it less enjoyable without friends.
- humor72 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Bad Guys at School" is widely praised for its chaotic and silly antics, particularly in multiplayer mode, where players can engage in ridiculous scenarios that lead to laughter and memorable moments. The game's cartoonish aesthetic complements its lighthearted tone, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. While some players note that the humor can wear thin after a while, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a consistently funny and entertaining experience.
“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.”
“This game is hilarious and had me cracking up.”
- story68 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
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, leading to a variety of over-the-top missions and interactions. While many players find the missions entertaining and the premise engaging, there are criticisms regarding the lack of depth in the story and the repetitive nature of missions after a certain point. Overall, the narrative is seen as lighthearted and fun, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial storyline.
“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.”
“The storytelling and missions are fantastic; I do not regret buying this :)”
“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.”
“After about day 5, the days and missions just loop indefinitely.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Bad Guys at School" is characterized by its humorous and chaotic ragdoll physics, making it enjoyable for multiplayer sessions and lighthearted fun. However, players note that the objectives can become repetitive, often revolving around similar prank and chase mechanics. While the game offers a sandbox experience that thrives on social interaction, some users feel it lacks depth and content, suggesting room for improvement.
“Really fun missions and I like the game mechanics, totally would buy!”
“Nice gameplay and levels, and it's really funny. It has some silly things like when you beat people with a stick, they fly.”
“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.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Bad Guys at School" are polarizing, with some players appreciating the simple, cartoonish style that complements the game's humorous tone, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking detail. Despite the mixed opinions, a few reviewers highlight the game's visual appeal for its price, noting that it offers adjustable settings from low to epic. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect that could benefit from improvement, especially in terms of optimization and detail.
“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.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly in single-player mode. While some find the bugs amusing and part of the experience, others face significant technical problems that hinder gameplay, including complete system freezes and loading failures. Overall, the game is described as "super buggy," with a mix of frustration and humor among the community.
“Game never loads, always freezes and apparently I've played 35 hours according to Steam and can't get a refund.”
“After the potion wears off, my game just completely freezes in terms of the picture.”
“My PC completely freezes up and takes me 15 minutes to just close it.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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, indicating a potential disconnect between the music's ambiance and gameplay mechanics.
“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').”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite extensive, often requiring significant time investment to progress through the story. While some don't mind the grind, it is noted that it can feel overwhelming, suggesting that players may need to dedicate a considerable amount of time to fully engage with the game.
“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.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing both laughter and heartbreak. While some content, like the DLCs, is praised for its depth, others find certain story elements particularly moving, evoking a sense of empathy and connection to the characters.
“A few times, this game made me laugh so hard, I cried.”
“The DLCs are good, but Trespasser is heartbreaking.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is engaging and reminiscent of Rockstar's classic "Bully," offering a humorous environment that encourages exploration and creative exploits, despite some existing 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players noting that it runs poorly and is overly confusing, despite its fun elements. 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 terrible optimization.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is heavily reliant on player interaction, as engaging with characters frequently 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!”
“Character development feels forced and lacks depth; it often seems like a checklist rather than a genuine evolution of the characters.”
“The personal quests are too reliant on frequent interactions, making it feel tedious rather than engaging to develop relationships with the characters.”
“Many characters feel one-dimensional, and their development arcs are predictable and uninspired, leaving little room for player investment.”
