Bee Simulator

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 263 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In Bee Simulator, you are a bee participating in missions for your hive, racing your sisters, and defending against enemies. With a focus on air acrobatics, you'll perform the waggle dance to guide your swarm, all while saving your home from being cut down. The game offers a unique perspective into the life of bees, filled with challenges and beautiful environments.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 263 reviews
story25 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • Educational and fun, making it great for kids to learn about bees.
  • Charming graphics and cute voice acting enhance the overall experience.
  • Offers a relaxing gameplay experience with various mini-games and side quests.
  • Gameplay is simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and challenge.
  • Short main story that can be completed in just a few hours, leading to limited replayability.
  • Controller support is buggy, and achievements often do not register properly.
  • story112 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as charming and engaging, focusing on the life of bees and featuring a variety of side quests, but it suffers from being notably short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete. While some players appreciate the cute narrative and the educational aspects, many express disappointment over its brevity and lack of depth, suggesting that the gameplay feels more like a series of objectives rather than a fully fleshed-out story. Overall, the narrative is seen as suitable for younger audiences, with potential for expansion to enhance the experience.

    • “The story is lovely.”
    • “The main story is compelling, and the gameplay is fun in a way you don't see too often in games these days.”
    • “Atop all of this there is a wholesome story where the sheer emotion of the bee colony is felt with every flap of their wings, truly a masterpiece.”
    • “The main story is extremely short and not very captivating.”
    • “I could have even been neutral about it if the story wasn't so devastatingly short, but it was short... so short.”
    • “The story is very quick and isn't that engaging.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and beauty, with many users highlighting the cute art style and smooth visuals. However, some players experienced performance issues, such as lag and lower quality graphics on less powerful PCs. Overall, while the visuals are appealing and engaging, there are occasional inconsistencies and technical limitations that may affect the experience.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, and it's family friendly.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous and cute.”
    • “The game itself has beautiful graphics, fantastic music, good writing, and relaxing casual gameplay, a bit lacking in depth.”
    • “Graphics are extremely laggy once you get out of the hive.”
    • “Keep in mind though, you will need a higher-end PC to be able to run it, unless you want the lowest graphics which look absolutely horrible.”
    • “As for some downs, the graphics can be a little spotty and some vegetation, especially trees, are prone to 'pop in' from low resolution to high.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and relaxation, making it suitable for family play, but many reviewers find it repetitive and lacking depth. While some appreciate the charming mechanics and mini-games, others criticize the overall execution and feel that the game does not justify its price due to its short length and limited variety. Overall, it offers a casual experience that may appeal more to younger audiences or those seeking a brief, light-hearted gaming session.

    • “The gameplay is simple enough and relaxing.”
    • “The main story is compelling, and the gameplay is fun in a way you don't see too often in games these days.”
    • “It's extremely family-friendly, but the actual game mechanics are well developed so even an adult could enjoy this game if they're in the right mood.”
    • “I platinumed the game and honestly didn't really enjoy it. The game is too mechanically simple for some of the achievements, and it really feels like a laundry list of repetition.”
    • “The gameplay is just too repetitive and boring.”
    • “Beyond that, the gameplay is cumbersome, boring, and repetitive with far too many notes taken from Superman 64.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and uplifting qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of chill and energetic tracks that fit various situations. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, particularly during free roam and the unique 'beemode,' which adds a dreamy ambiance. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The music is relaxing and the environments are a pleasure to encounter and explore.”
    • “The music is so uplifting and the voices are adorable.”
    • “The soundtrack when flying around in free roam is just beautiful and very relaxing to listen to.”
    • “And when you go into 'beemode', the soundtrack becomes more subtle and muffled, making it sound dreamy and beautiful.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The game evokes strong emotional responses, offering a wholesome and fun experience that resonates with players. Its heartwarming story and engaging gameplay, including aerial combat and dancing, create a sense of community and joy, making players feel connected to the bee colony. While the voice acting may lean towards cheesiness, it adds to the overall charm and emotional impact of the game.

    • “Fun flight game, easy mini-games and heart-warming story.”
    • “Terrific variety of actions to perform, everything from bee-on-hornet aerial combat to wholesome dancing with fellow bees to help them get back home.”
    • “Atop all of this there is a wholesome story where the sheer emotion of the bee colony is felt with every flap of their wings, truly a masterpiece.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that can affect achievements and progress, such as challenges resetting and occasional freezes. While some glitches are manageable and have community workarounds, they contribute to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “This is the main negative aspect of this game in my opinion; it is pretty buggy at times and sometimes challenges do reset or you slightly lose some progress if you go back to the main menu.”
    • “The in-game achievement engine can be a little buggy, but the community has work-arounds.”
    • “I don’t feel I can 100% the game because it’s also literally buggy as well as thematically, and it will make getting all the achievements more tedious than rewarding.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and whimsical, particularly in the portrayal of bees and their interactions with quirky human characters. The comedic elements, including amusing enemy wasps and witty dialogue, contribute to an entertaining experience, although some players noted inconsistencies in the reactions of characters to bee stings. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its adventurous premise.

    • “🐝 A small exciting adventure for a couple of hours, which offers you to feel like a real bee, but in a more fabulous and funny way.”
    • “The wasps are hilarious enemies.”
    • “It's hilarious.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
    • “The attempts at humor are so outdated that they miss the mark completely.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it infinitely replayable due to numerous unlockables, others criticize it for a limited save file system that detracts from the experience after completing the main story. Overall, opinions vary, with some rating it highly despite concerns about replay value.

    • “This game is infinitely replayable.”
    • “Most other insect games like this one take replayability into account much more.”
    • “There is quite a fair amount to unlock, so replayability is not an issue.”
    • “This game has not very good replayability due to the save file limit being abysmal and you basically just go for the 100% after you beat the story.”
    • “Most other insect games like this one, from what I've seen, do take replayability into account a lot more.”
    • “Overall 8/10, you'd get the extra stars if it weren't for the replayability.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the chill and comfortable nature of collecting pollen, many feel that the repetitive minigames and tedious challenges, especially when aiming for 100% completion, can become frustrating and unfulfilling. The need for extensive exploration and the presence of bugs further contribute to the grind feeling more tedious than rewarding.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Now as far as achievements go, if you want to 100% this game and unlock all achievements, the challenges and the achievement where you're required to collect 3k pollen do get very tedious after a while.”
    • “Trying to track down the last few locations across the whole map while the compass range is short makes it tedious.”
    • “I don’t feel I can 100% the game because it’s also literally buggy as well as thematically, and it will make getting all the achievements more tedious than rewarding.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its immersive depiction of nature, featuring lush forests, meadows, and wildlife, which effectively enhances the survival experience within the game.

    • “The atmosphere of the forest, meadows, and wild animals creates an immersive experience that truly captures the essence of survival.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing players into a world filled with vibrant nature and the challenges of survival.”
    • “The combination of lush environments and the sounds of wildlife enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel alive and authentic.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players report encountering some bugs and optimization issues, but none are deemed overly critical, suggesting that while the game may have some performance hiccups, it remains largely playable.

    • “The game has some expected bugs and optimization issues, but nothing overly critical.”
    • “The optimization in the game allows for smooth gameplay, even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, making it run efficiently without major hiccups.”
    • “The game has the expected bugs and optimization issues, but nothing overly critical.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite its potential, the game suffers from poor optimization that affects overall performance.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
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