Bear No Grudge
- May 17, 2023
- Jonathan Francis
Bear no grudge is a grizzly action adventure game with bite. You are a bear on a mission to take down the careless international delivery corporation, Forest Inc, that are destroying the planet and left your friend in a wheelchair. This action-packed game features multiple locations, each with its own unique gameplay mechanics and challenges. Use your wits and quick reflexes to defeat enemies a…
Reviews
- The game features a thrilling story that critiques heinous corporations, making it an inspiring project for younger developers.
- Despite its rough edges, the game is fun and offers enjoyable references and cameos.
- The sound design and overall artistic presentation are highly praised, with many reviewers considering it a masterpiece.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including performance issues and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some mechanics, such as shooting and character animations, are frustrating and lack refinement.
- The game can be completed quickly, leading some players to feel it lacks depth and replay value.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised as a compelling masterpiece that critiques the atrocities of major corporations like Amazon and Nestle, complemented by a decent soundtrack. However, some users noted that the experience is marred by bugs and less-than-smooth animations.
“This game is an absolute masterpiece with a thrilling story that dives into the atrocities of heinous corporations such as Amazon and Nestlé.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional response.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, with players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates (15-20 fps) despite meeting recommended system requirements. Additionally, gameplay mechanics, such as shooting accuracy and glitches in specific sections, further detract from the overall experience.
“The game is 5/10. At the start, the graphics looked pretty decent, but I immediately noticed performance issues, getting around 15-20 FPS even though my laptop system is slightly above the recommended system requirements. Shooting the gun was also a bit annoying, considering that the bullets go below the crosshair and that the crosshair looks too big. Some parts of the game were fine, but one of them (the part where you have to escape the truck) was very glitchy.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the story effectively; however, some users noted that the experience is marred by occasional bugs and less-than-smooth animations.
“The soundtrack and story are decent.”
“In summary, the story and soundtrack are good, but there are some bugs and the animations are not very smooth.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as initially decent, but performance issues significantly detract from the experience, with frame rates dropping to 15-20 fps despite meeting system requirements. Additionally, gameplay mechanics like shooting are hindered by a poorly designed crosshair and glitches in certain sections.
“The game is 5/10. At the start, the graphics looked pretty decent, but I immediately noticed performance issues, getting around 15-20 fps even though my laptop system is slightly above the recommended system requirements. Shooting the gun was also a bit annoying, considering that the bullets go below the crosshair and that the crosshair looks too big. Some parts of the game were fine (just performance), but one of them (the part where you have to escape the truck) was very glitchy.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for the helicopter boss encounter, which feels underwhelming as its attacks miss the player entirely, suggesting a need for a dodge mechanic to enhance engagement and challenge.
“The helicopter boss was underwhelming because it shoots way above your head instead of targeting you. A dodge mechanic would improve the experience.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes navigating the game frustrating.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the story and soundtrack are praised, users report that the game suffers from bugs in certain areas and experiences issues with smoothness in animations, impacting overall stability.
“The story and soundtrack are good, but the game is buggy in several parts, and the animations are not very smooth.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, making it frustrating to enjoy the story.”
“The game has potential, but frequent crashes and glitches severely impact its overall stability.”