BANANO BROS.

About BANANO BROS.

BANANO BROS. is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Project Purity Team and was released on November 1, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Banano Bros is a retro arcade game inspired by the old time classics of the 80's. This game is a vertical endless runner with procedurally generated obstacles where your only goal is trying to beat your own record and playing with your friends.

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music17 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Strong nostalgic 80's retro arcade style with pixel art and chiptune music that effectively evoke old school gaming.
Simple and addictive gameplay focused on climbing, collecting bananas, and competing for high scores, suitable for quick pick-up-and-play sessions.
Local multiplayer modes including cooperative and versus that add social replayability without complicated systems.

Gameplay lacks depth and variety, becoming repetitive quickly due to limited enemies, obstacles, and absence of new mechanics or levels.
Some control quirks and minor bugs such as awkward vine interactions and an abrupt, jarring game over experience.
Limited content overall with only one main environment, no storyline, and no advanced progression features, reducing long-term engagement.

music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy retro, chip-tune style that perfectly complements the old-school pixel art and gameplay. Dynamic soundtrack changes tied to the background and special power-up moments enhance the experience, though some note the absence of death music or additional variety. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that captures the nostalgic spirit and adds excitement to the game.
- “Fun fact: the game is accompanied by happy retro music that changes with the background, so the more you play, the more the music evolves.”
- “The music really fits the style of the game, great job on that.”
- “The model 'invincible' (every x50 bananas) is very well done and gives you that feeling of having much more power, both because you can break everything and the music perfectly accompanies this moment.”
- “The lack of music when you die is kinda noticeable though.”
- “- Despite its simple look, Banano Bros feels well put together: there are different songs (a song select option would be nice), the background slowly moves upwards, the speed increases, the time of day changes, and you receive a temporary power-up after every 50 bananas.”
- “I don't mind the songs during gameplay, but they aren't something I would listen to outside it.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12% positive mentions, 76% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The gameplay is lauded for its simple, retro-inspired mechanics and accessibility, making it easy to pick up and enjoy, especially in cooperative and versus modes. While the nostalgic 8-bit style and addictive challenge are praised, many find the core gameplay repetitive and prone to lag during scenario changes, which can affect overall enjoyment.
- “The single player mode works as a straightforward score chasing game, but the cooperative and versus options are where the simple mechanics make the most sense.”
- “A very fun, retro arcade game with insanely great music and lots of fun gameplay.”
- “For game mechanics and controls, this game gets a 10 out of 10 because the controls are so very simple that everyone can play it.”
- “In bad aspects too, because it gets repetitive and boring since mechanics are always the same.”
- “Now here's the interesting part, I found the game lagging whenever the scenario in the gameplay changed.”
- “Although this game becomes pretty boring after 10 minutes of gameplay, it's fun to play the versus mode and try beating your friends at grabbing bananas and fighting enemies.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The graphics feature retro-inspired pixel art that evokes the look and feel of classic arcade and home console games, enhanced by nostalgic elements like scan lines. They are visually pleasing, simple, and charming, effectively capturing a vintage aesthetic without being overly complex. Overall, the visuals complement the game's old-school atmosphere and gameplay style.
- “Graphics: the visuals are great for what they set out to do and very cute (love that pink monkey eating popcorn on the side).”
- “The pixel graphics clearly take inspiration from older arcade and home console games, and the music has that same old school feeling.”
- “As for the gameplay, the graphics try to resemble that retro feeling with the help of scan lines.”
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects definitely capture the retro feeling.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, with users suggesting a brief introduction or a dedicated game mode focused on destruction and competition to enhance engagement.
- “No story line.”
- “No story line (a quick introduction could be nice).”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the game's atmosphere for its good music and sounds, creating an engaging experience. Despite its old-style design, the atmosphere is notably well-crafted, especially considering it was made by a small team. Additionally, the variety of game modes enhances the competitive and social atmosphere.
- “Good music, sounds, and atmosphere.”
- “Although it is a game with an old style, this title is made by two people, so I stand up and applaud them (especially Ozzed for the great atmosphere).”
- “There are 3 game modes (single player, 2 players, and versus mode), providing a range of modes to play with friends or siblings, creating a more competitive atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's humorous elements, particularly enjoying playful achievements and funny cutscenes. They value the developers' evident fun and creativity, and express a desire for more charming and lighthearted content that reveals the characters' personalities.
- “Humorous achievements show how much the devs had fun with their creations.”
- “Remember the cutscenes from Pac-Man or the funny text?”
- “I would love to see a game like this go the extra mile with funny and cute elements to show more behind these cute banana-crazed, scampering monkeys.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly with bugs and glitches related to movement, such as confusion when landing at the bottom of a vine. These problems can disrupt gameplay and indicate room for improvement in overall stability.
- “The game is quite buggy when you land at the bottom of a vine, as it seems like it doesn't know which way it wants to go.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users perceive the monetization as primarily a cash grab, aimed at selling keys in bulk to third-party bundle sellers rather than providing genuine value.