Battle Bears -1
- December 23, 2020
- SkyVu
Get on SteamBattle Bears -1 is a quirky 3D shooter game with humor-filled campaigns, giant bosses, and a variety of eccentric weapons. Players control Oliver, Riggs, or Wil, defending the Ursa Major spaceship from bizarre cosmic enemies. Gameplay involves moving with WASD or arrow keys, looking around with the mouse, firing with left click, pausing with Esc, switching weapons with the mouse scroll or number keys, and accessing the map with Tab. This PC version includes all three campaigns, HD cutscenes, and new visual effects.
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Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic trip, bringing back fond childhood memories for many players.
- Despite being a mobile port, the gameplay and humor have held up well, making it a fun experience.
- The characters and lore are engaging, with many players expressing a desire for more content in the franchise.
- The game suffers from various audio issues, including inconsistent volume levels and distorted music.
- There are several bugs that affect gameplay, such as problems with cutscenes and character mechanics.
- As a port from mobile, the game lacks polish in certain areas, which can detract from the overall experience.
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting issues such as pitch distortion and volume fluctuations that detract from the overall experience. While the soundtrack itself is appreciated, the technical problems, including shifting audio channels and outdated quality, have led to frustration among players. Many hope for future patches to address these music-related bugs.
“If you have headphones on, you can even hear the music shifting a little from the left to the right channels as you turn in-game.”
“Shame since this soundtrack is great.”
“But overall, if the stutters and weird pitch shift of the music is gone, it's definitely a great way to goof off with this game.”
“The music actually loses its pitch over time, becoming more and more distorted by the end of a level.”
“Only issue I've had so far is that music seems to distort in-game sometimes.”
“The music quality seems a bit outdated.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for its interesting lore and engaging narrative, with players expressing a desire for further expansion and a conclusion to the storyline. While the game is fondly remembered and enjoyed, some users noted technical issues that detracted from the experience, particularly with gameplay mechanics related to the story progression. Overall, the narrative aspect is a highlight, but there is a call for more development and resolution.
“Amazing game with amazing lore and story.”
“Genuinely wished Skyvu did more with this franchise, expanded more on the lore and story, and didn’t remove the original games from the app store.”
“I hope we get a conclusion to the story one day.”
“I genuinely wish Skyvu did more with this franchise, expanded more on the lore and story, and didn’t remove the original games from the app store.”
“Though I love this game to death, I feel there are some story elements that need more development.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with strong shooting mechanics and charming cutscenes; however, players note that transitions between gameplay and cutscenes can be glitchy, and the absence of RPG upgrade mechanics from the Android version is a missed opportunity. Additionally, minor issues like the mouse cursor remaining on screen after unpausing detract from the experience.
“But to be totally honest, I think the gameplay and cutscenes have held up fine.”
“Still a very good game, the shooting mechanics are really good and the cutscenes are really charming.”
“- Transitions from gameplay to cutscenes (and vice-versa) are generally really glitchy looking.”
“- Unpausing with Esc will leave your mouse on the screen in gameplay.”
“It's a bit of a shame that they didn't make a game mode with the RPG upgrade mechanics from the Android port.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying the quirky concept of funny bears wielding guns and engaging in colorful, chaotic battles. The character development and lore add depth to the comedic experience, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment of the series. However, some players noted minor bugs that detracted from the experience, but these did not significantly overshadow the game's comedic appeal.
“If you've never played Battle Bears, I recommend giving this game and Battle Bears 1 a chance. The humor is amazing, the lore is pretty interesting, and the characters are awesome!”
“This became my favorite game! The humor is spot on, the action is epic, and the character development is just flawless. I am in love with this series so much; I hope they bring the other Battle Bears games. I need more Battle Bears in my life!”
“Funny bears with guns shooting colorful bears that want to hug you to death.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game has experienced significant bugs in the past, recent updates have improved its stability, particularly on PC. However, some issues persist, especially with the iOS version, which has been affected by broader compatibility challenges. Despite these concerns, players still find the game enjoyable.
“I love this game to death, but I needed some way to let the devs know how buggy it can be.”
“Especially when the iOS version was buggy, but even then you can barely catch it when Apple keeps messing over 32-bit games.”
“Buggy but fun!”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While some users acknowledge the graphics as outdated and poor, their affection for the game remains strong, indicating that gameplay may outweigh visual quality for many players.
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the poor graphics really detract from the overall experience.”
“The visuals are subpar, and it feels like the game hasn't aged well at all.”
