Bad Thoughts

About

Bad Thoughts is a single player action adventure game with a violence theme. It was developed by Burak Yücel and was released on September 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bad Thoughts is a runner-adventure game, that you play with a psychopath weird person and punch random people.

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Single-Player

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a thought-provoking exploration of morality and the impact of thoughts on actions, encouraging players to reflect on the nature of good and evil.
Its minimalist visual style effectively conveys the atmosphere of internal conflict, enhancing the overall experience.
The non-linear storyline allows for varied outcomes based on player choices, adding depth and replayability to the gameplay.

The gameplay can feel repetitive at times, which may detract from the overall engagement.
Some situations in the game come across as overly grotesque, potentially alienating certain players.
The graphics and overall execution are criticized as being poorly implemented, resembling a tech demo rather than a polished game.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story centers on a character named Atakan, who, after hearing strange noises, leaves his home and begins to attack others. Reviewers highlight the narrative as memorable and impactful, suggesting it has significant depth.
- “The story follows a man named Atakan who hears odd noises, leaves his house, and begins striking people.”
- “☐ story?”
- “Each unforgettable story is a gem.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, lacking the quality of real 3D visuals. While some players argue that similar games have succeeded despite their graphics, the overall sentiment suggests that the visual presentation detracts from the experience.
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for being monotonous and lacking in excitement, with many players finding it unengaging and not sufficiently rewarding.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "bad thoughts" is characterized by dark absurdity and biting satire, providing a laugh-out-loud experience while offering an honest exploration of social awkwardness. Reviewers appreciate the cleverness and relatability of the comedic elements, making it a standout feature of the work.
- “Darkly absurd, biting satire and laugh-out-loud funny!”
- “In 'Bad Thoughts,' readers are in for a treat as the author offers an honest and humorous exploration of the often-fraught inner lives of those navigating social awkwardness.”