Battle Bears 1: Zombies

About

Battle Bears 1: Zombies is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by SkyVu and was released on December 28, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Battle Bears 1: Zombies" is a wave-based shooter game featuring Oliver, a teddy bear fighting endless hordes of pink zombie bears and other strange enemies. It boasts easy-to-play controls, humorous cutscenes, and the return of bizarre bosses from your childhood, making for a nostalgic and entertaining experience. Equip your weapons and unicorn horns, and get ready to defend your sandbags in this wacky adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Battle Bears 1: Zombies offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop that combines action, strategy, and humor, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
The game's colorful graphics and unique art style create a charming atmosphere, while the witty dialogue and memorable characters add to the overall experience.
Despite being a port of an older mobile game, it still provides a nostalgic experience that many players find delightful, with a soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.

The PC port has several issues, including poor controls, glitches, and a lack of keybinding options, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players have noted that the cutscenes and menus appear low quality due to being directly ported from the original mobile version without any enhancements.
The absence of basic features like a quit button and mouse sensitivity options indicates a rushed port that fails to meet modern gaming standards.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story follows Oliver, who finds himself trapped on a planet filled with deadly "hugables," leading him to bunker down and fight for survival until help arrives. The single-player campaign consists of five stages, each featuring unique challenges and a boss fight that introduces new weapons. While the narrative is engaging and complemented by a comedic art style, players note that the overall experience is relatively short, with additional modes offering similar gameplay to the main story.
- “The single-player campaign is filled with exciting missions, each with its own unique challenges and objectives.”
- “The story mode is 5 stages with 4 waves each and a boss after the 4th wave, the boss stage always introducing a new weapon for Oliver to use; also, after every stage, you have the ability to harvest 1 ammo type or repair your bunker.”
- “The story mode of the game follows Oliver, who gets stuck on a planet full of 'hugables' that will hug him to death, so he bunkers down and fights until backup can save him.”
- “This game is relatively short; I've already beaten the story mode, and the extra modes are pretty much the same, with just regular survival, which is more of what story mode had to offer, and boss survival where you fight the bosses from the story mode again.”
- “The story mode is 5 stages with 4 waves each and a boss after the 4th wave. The boss stage always introduces a new weapon for Oliver to use; also, after every stage, you have the ability to harvest 1 ammo type or repair your bunker.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Battle Bears 1: Zombies" is a standout feature, characterized by witty dialogue, hilarious character interactions, and zany weapons that evoke nostalgia and joy. Players appreciate the funny cut scenes and the game's ability to blend action, strategy, and humor, creating an engaging and entertaining experience. Overall, the irreverent and cheesy humor adds a delightful charm that resonates with both new and returning players.
- “The game effortlessly combines elements of action, strategy, and humor, creating an experience that's both exciting and hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue, hilarious character interactions, and zany weapons are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.”
- “Its delightful visuals, engaging gameplay, and irreverent humor combine to create an experience that's nothing short of extraordinary.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics in Battle Bears -1 are described as colorful and charming, creating a whimsical and captivating atmosphere, despite being somewhat dated. The unique art style adds a playful element to the game, enhancing the overall experience, although some users noted the lack of graphics settings on PC. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the engaging gameplay and humor of the game.
- “From the moment you dive into the whimsical world of Battle Bears, you're greeted with colorful graphics that are as charming as they are captivating.”
- “The art style is unique and exudes a playful atmosphere that immediately draws you in.”
- “Its delightful visuals, engaging gameplay, and irreverent humor combine to create an experience that's nothing short of extraordinary.”
- “There are no graphics settings.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, reflecting the brutality and struggle of the characters and their enemies. Players appreciate the memorable soundtrack, particularly the barbershop quartet's song, which adds a unique charm and contributes to a sense of progression as they advance through the game. Additionally, the integration of music from the environment, such as near the dropship crash site, further immerses players in the experience.
- “The music in the game really shows the brutality and struggle of the characters. The enemies adapt, trying to sneak up on you by coming around corners and flanking you. As you progress, you get better weapons that make the old ones feel redundant, adding a sense of progression as if you are getting stronger.”
- “Not to mention the soundtrack is amazing! The barbershop quartet's song is very memorable and fits perfectly with the time. The music is a banger and is actually how I got into rappers like Snoop Dogg.”
- “The music in the game really shows the brutality and struggle with the characters. The enemies throughout the game adapt, trying to sneak up on you by coming around corners, flanking you, and going to the sides. As you progress, you get better weapons that make old weapons redundant, adding a feel of progression as if you were getting stronger.”
- “The music in the game really shows the brutality and struggle with the characters. The enemies throughout the game adapt, trying to sneak up on you by coming around corners, flanking you, and going to the sides. As you progress, you get better weapons that make old weapons redundant, adding a feel of progression as if you were getting stronger.”
- “As it turns out, the music is coming from the actual environment, right around where that dropship crashes early on.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay in Battle Bears is highly praised for its engaging variety, featuring base defense against waves of undead bears and epic boss battles. The PC optimization enhances the experience, maintaining the fun of the mobile version while offering adjustable graphic settings, making it feel tailored for PC players.
- “The gameplay is where Battle Bears truly shines.”
- “Whether you're defending your base from waves of undead bears or embarking on epic boss battles, the variety of gameplay keeps you engaged and entertained.”
- “Now, Battle Bears -1 on Steam is surprisingly good; they optimized it for PC, there's graphic settings, and the gameplay is just as fun as it was playing on the phone; it honestly feels like I'm playing a game that was made for PC.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent stability issues, with players reporting various glitches throughout the campaign, such as invisible weapons, looping sound effects, and enemies becoming stuck in the environment. These recurring problems detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I don't know if it's just me, but I ran into several glitches while I played through the whole campaign.”
- “Other glitches include Oliver's weapons going invisible for no inexplicable reason, or the sounds of the enemies dying keep playing on a loop, and sometimes the enemies get stuck in the ground or get stuck in place.”
- “The game glitches from time to time.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of regret and disappointment for not engaging with it sooner. This sentiment reflects a deep personal investment in the game's legacy and its impact on their gaming experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's unique art style creates a captivating and playful atmosphere that effectively engages players from the outset.
- “The art style is unique and exudes a playful atmosphere that immediately draws you in.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Now, Battle Bears -1" has received positive feedback for its optimization on PC, featuring adjustable graphic settings that enhance the gameplay experience. Players feel that the game translates well from mobile to PC, maintaining its fun and engaging nature.
- “Now, Battle Bears -1 on Steam is surprisingly good; they optimized it for PC, there's graphic settings, and the gameplay is just as fun as it was playing on the phone; it honestly feels like I'm playing a game that was made for PC.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is criticized for promoting a failed battle royale game that has not received updates in over two years, indicating a lack of support and engagement from the developers.