Battle Bears 1: Zombies

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Battle Bears offers a nostalgic and fun gameplay experience that has stood the test of time, appealing to both old fans and new players.
The game features engaging mechanics with a satisfying gameplay loop, combining action, strategy, and humor effectively.
The colorful graphics and unique art style create a charming atmosphere, complemented by memorable characters and humorous cutscenes.

The PC port is poorly executed, with numerous glitches, wonky controls, and a lack of essential features like a quit button.
Some cutscenes and menu graphics appear outdated and low quality, detracting from the overall experience.
The game can feel short and limited in content, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth in enemy variety.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The game's story follows Oliver, who finds himself trapped on a planet filled with deadly "hugables," leading to a series of engaging missions with unique challenges. While the narrative is relatively short and straightforward, it is complemented by a comedic art style that enhances the overall experience. Players can expect a mix of combat and strategy as they progress through five stages, each culminating in a boss fight that introduces new gameplay elements.
- “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 just more of what the 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game 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 seamless blend of action, strategy, and comedy, making for an engaging and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's irreverent humor and delightful visuals contribute to its extraordinary appeal.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The graphics in Battle Bears are described as colorful and charming, creating a whimsical and captivating atmosphere, despite being somewhat dated. The unique art style enhances the playful experience, although some users noted a lack of graphic 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music effectively enhances the atmosphere, reflecting the brutality and struggle of the characters while also contributing to a sense of progression as players acquire better weapons. The soundtrack, particularly the memorable barbershop quartet song, is praised for its quality and fittingness, with some players noting its influence on their musical tastes. Overall, the music is described as epic and immersive, seamlessly integrated into the game's environment.
- “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 and get better weapons, it adds a feel of progression, making you feel 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 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 moving to the sides. As you progress and get better weapons, the old weapons become redundant, which adds a feel of progression as if you are getting stronger.”
- “As it turns out, the music is coming from the actual environment, right around where that dropship crashes early on.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay in Battle Bears is highly praised for its engaging variety, featuring base defense against undead bears and epic boss battles. The PC optimization enhances the experience, maintaining the fun of the mobile version while offering adjustable graphic settings. Overall, players find the gameplay both entertaining and well-suited for the platform.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent glitches, including invisible weapons, looping enemy death sounds, and enemies getting stuck in the environment, which detracts from the overall stability of the gameplay experience.
- “The game glitches from time to time.”
- “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 explicable reason, the sounds of enemies dying playing on a loop, and sometimes enemies getting stuck in the ground or in place.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of regret for not engaging with it sooner and a sense of personal disappointment. This reflects the game's impact on their sense of identity and connection to their gaming history.
atmosphere
1 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Battle Bears -1 on Steam is well-optimized for PC, featuring adjustable graphic settings that enhance the gameplay experience, making it feel like a game specifically designed for the platform rather than a port from mobile.
- “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.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly on my system, and the graphics settings allow for a tailored experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “I appreciate how well the game has been optimized for different hardware; it ensures that everyone can enjoy a seamless experience regardless of their setup.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is criticized for promoting a neglected battle royale game that has not received updates in over two years, suggesting a lack of commitment to improving the player experience.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without shelling out extra cash.”
- “The game is riddled with ads and microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel more like a cash grab than a fun game.”