BellyBots
- February 8, 2024
- Grumpy Company GmbH
Get on SteamBellyBots is a room-scale VR game for HTC Vive, bringing an 80s arcade action game to life. Get ready to move and dodge as you load up your guns and teleport into fast-paced action. With its exclusive VR compatibility and high-energy gameplay, BellyBots promises an immersive and physical experience for fans of retro-style shooters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and intense workout experience, requiring a lot of movement and quick reflexes.
- It features a catchy 80s-style soundtrack and polished gameplay, making it enjoyable and immersive.
- The level design provides a good difficulty curve, with each wave feeling unique and engaging.
- The game has been in early access since 2016 and appears to be abandoned by the developers, leaving it in an unfinished state.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited enemy types and a lack of new content.
- There are no leaderboards or a way to select levels, which detracts from replayability and overall experience.
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, old-school 80s style, enhancing the overall experience with a polished soundtrack that evokes nostalgia reminiscent of 90s Saturday morning cartoons. Players appreciate the combination of great sound design and fun, thematic tunes that contribute to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
“Silly aesthetics, catchy song, and very polished gameplay all make it one of the most enjoyable games I've played.”
“The music is amazing and about as 80s as it gets, and the levels are really fun.”
“The soundtrack is old-school 80's style.”
“Also the song that plays in the background, along with the semi-cutesy robot theme, and the fact your shadow is a top hat complete with handlebar mustache and monocle, makes you feel like you're the star of some 90's Saturday morning cartoon.”
“Silly aesthetics, catchy song and very polished gameplay all make it one of the most enjoyable games I've played.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their great aesthetic and appeal, with some users noting minor aliasing issues. The game is considered visually impressive and accessible, even for low-end graphics cards, enhancing the overall fun experience. However, players expressed a desire for an in-game menu to adjust graphics settings.
“Cheap, really fun game with a great aesthetic.”
“Good game, lovely visuals and a great workout.”
“Has great graphics, music, and love the big guns.”
“I only wish there was an in-game menu to change the graphics.”
“The graphics have a little bit of aliasing.”
“I'm guessing this one would even work with low-end graphics cards.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its polished execution and thoughtful design, complemented by engaging aesthetics and a catchy soundtrack, making it one of the most enjoyable experiences for players.
“Silly aesthetics, catchy song, and very polished gameplay all make it one of the most enjoyable games I've played.”
“Every gameplay aspect feels polished and thought through.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability with a diverse range of content, though players note the inconvenience of needing to restart the game to access the main menu and leaderboards.
“It's a totally replayable blast fest with a good variety of content.”
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that each playthrough feels unique.”
“I love how the random events keep the gameplay fresh, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game offers excellent stability, characterized by a lag-free experience and the absence of glitches, ensuring smooth real-time gameplay.
“Lag-free, no glitches, all real-time.”
“The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my gameplay.”
