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 is a fun and silly sandbox experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
- It offers a humorous take on school life, allowing players to engage in outrageous antics and pranks.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and laughter, making it a good value.
- The game quickly becomes repetitive, with missions starting to recycle after a few days of play.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.
- The multiplayer aspect is often lacking, with dead servers and limited player interaction.
- story60 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as lighthearted and humorous, with many players enjoying the fun missions despite their repetitive nature after a few days. While some appreciate the comedic elements and character interactions, others criticize the lack of depth and complexity in the narrative, noting that it doesn't take itself seriously. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for entertaining gameplay, but players seeking a rich narrative may find it lacking.
“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 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.”
“After about day 5, the days and missions just loop indefinitely.”
“Don't buy this for single player 'story' because it's boring, dull, and most of all too easy.”
- humor56 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 absurd actions, which contribute to its comedic atmosphere, 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 share laughs with others.
“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.”
“Just bought the game yesterday and already am laughing my head off because the funny things you can do and the stuff that happens in the game is just hilarious.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging missions, and humor, with many players enjoying the unique fighting abilities and crossover elements. However, some users find it underwhelming and buggy, noting that it can feel limited and overly reliant on multiplayer interactions. Overall, while the gameplay offers a mix of enjoyment and complexity, there are areas for improvement.
“Really fun missions and I like the game mechanics; totally would buy!”
“The gameplay is utterly brilliant, the fighting mechanics and the 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.”
“The attention to detail is unmatched; it’s clear nothing from graphics, gameplay to the story was rushed.”
“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.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Bad Guys at School" have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and lacking polish, reminiscent of early 2000s tech demos. Conversely, others praise the game's visuals as surprisingly beautiful and detailed for its genre, highlighting the ability to adjust settings for better performance. Overall, while graphics are not the sole focus of the game, they significantly impact the player experience.
“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 notably poor, with frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly in single-player mode. While some players find the bugs amusing and part of the experience, others report severe problems, including complete system freezes and unplayable conditions. Multiplayer seems to perform better, but overall, the game is plagued by instability that can detract from the enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
- 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 users express a tolerance for this grindy gameplay, it is noted 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.”
- 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. The DLCs, particularly "Trespasser," are noted for their poignant storytelling, evoking deep feelings and connections to the characters. Overall, the game successfully elicits a wide range of emotions, from joy to sorrow.
“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 various 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
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % 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 backstories. 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!”
“The depth of each character's backstory and the way they evolve throughout the game is truly impressive.”
“I love how the game encourages you to build relationships with the characters, making their development feel personal and rewarding.”
“Character development feels shallow and forced; it often relies on repetitive dialogue rather than meaningful interactions.”
“The personal quests for character development are too easy to miss, making it frustrating for players who want to engage more deeply with the story.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and lacking depth, which made it hard to feel invested in their growth.”
