bearcycle

About

bearcycle is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Alvarius Games and was released on March 3, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

bearcycle combines fast-paced motorcycle racing with wacky platforming madness. Grind, grapple, and rocket your way through the forest, local city, and beyond! So grab some berries, catch some air, and land a trick in this unBEARably fun classic.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features simple and intuitive controls, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
Bearcycle offers a fun and silly premise, allowing players to engage in entertaining gameplay with a bear on a dirtbike.
The level editor and user-generated content provide additional replayability and creativity for players.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity, making it feel overly simplistic and mediocre.
It is plagued by a mobile app-style cash shop, which can be seen as consumer hostile and detracts from the overall experience.
The visuals are lackluster, with 2D graphics that feel outdated compared to modern gaming standards.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's graphics have been criticized for their outdated and lackluster 2D visuals, with reviewers expressing disappointment that the developer has not embraced modern 3D graphics, which have been mainstream since the mid-1990s. Many gamers feel that investing in high-end gaming hardware should offer more than just 2D experiences, especially when even mobile devices can handle 3D graphics.
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by basic mechanics such as grinding and grappling, with a focus on speed and physics that some find awkward. While it relies heavily on user-generated content through a level editor, players appreciate the effort put into the game's design and mechanics.
- “Quite a neat game, lots of nice mechanics; the developers really put time into making everything right.”
- “Players are forced to navigate levels using basic mechanics like grinding and grappling.”
- “The gameplay appears rudimentary, relying on speed and awkward physics rather than sophisticated design, and leans heavily on user-generated content through its level editor.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story of the game centers around the origin of the infamous "cocaine bear," which has captivated players. Many users have expressed their enjoyment of the story mode, highlighting its engaging narrative.
- “I played the story mode and I loved it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that grinding is a fundamental mechanic in navigating levels, often relying on basic skills like grinding and grappling to progress through the game.
- “Players are forced to navigate levels using basic mechanics like grinding and grappling.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself spending hours on grinding for resources, which took away from the enjoyment of the main storyline.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for being laden with mobile app store-style microtransactions, leading users to feel that it is not truly free to play.
- “As mentioned, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and fun experience for players.
- “The game is filled with good humor and provides a fun experience.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever jokes kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling, making every moment enjoyable.”