Bendy in Nightmare Run

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 9,991 reviews
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  • music
  • monetization
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"Bendy in Nightmare Run" is a platformer game with an engaging plot and impressive graphics, accompanied by a catchy soundtrack. As an "Action Packed Boss Runner," it offers fast-paced gameplay with challenging boss battles. Despite its humor and entertaining qualities, the game is marred by bothersome ads and technical bugs, making for a mixed overall experience.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,991 reviews
graphics149 positive mentions
monetization130 negative mentions
  • graphics232 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique art style, reminiscent of early 20th-century cartoons, and are often described as beautiful and charming. However, many users report significant lag and glitches, particularly during intense gameplay moments, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, the performance issues suggest a need for optimization to enhance gameplay fluidity.

    • “Graphics are great and gameplay is very smooth.”
    • “Amazing graphics, monsters, levels, and bosses alike.”
    • “The graphics are astonishing and the controls are difficult because you're faced in a strange direction.”
    • “I've even tried setting the graphic quality to low and it's still there.”
    • “If a boss fires more than one projectile at once, the game lags (even on low quality graphics) and doesn't register your input, leaving you to lose health.”
    • “The game becomes unplayable when Chester uses multiple attacks and becomes barely responsive to anything, and lags until he's finished. I've put my phone in performance mode and turned the graphics to low, still unplayable.”
  • music163 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and fitting atmosphere, reminiscent of classic cartoons. However, many users report frustrating issues where the music and sound effects cut out after watching ads or completing levels, requiring a restart of the app to restore audio. Despite these technical problems, the overall sentiment is that the music enhances the gameplay experience when functioning properly.

    • “I love the customization options, the fights, the graphics, and the music.”
    • “The graphics and music and animation are so outstandingly amazing!”
    • “It's an awesome game; the music is weird and creepy but in a good way. Just love it!”
    • “The music and sound completely cut out after an ad has played, and the Chester attack where he shoots three things in a row lags a lot, making it usually impossible to dodge.”
    • “Worse, the background music stops playing once an ad is played and can never be turned back on without restarting the application.”
    • “Every time I finish a level, the sound and music disappear, and I have to restart the app to hear it again.”
  • monetization144 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the lack of an option to purchase an ad-free experience. Many users report that ads disrupt gameplay by causing audio issues and lag, leading to a diminished overall experience. While some appreciate the game's design and mechanics, the intrusive ads significantly detract from enjoyment, prompting requests for a paid option to remove them.

    • “Obviously it is designed to be played in short bursts but it does offer microtransactions for those looking to speed things up.”
    • “There is absolutely no ads at all.”
    • “I came in expecting microtransaction pushes but no, there is actual effort in this game.”
    • “There are too many ads and they're unable to close; it's annoying and frustrating!”
    • “This game offers no ad-free options and there are so many ads to deal with.”
    • “The length and number of the ads are intolerable.”
  • stability105 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and lagging during critical moments, particularly when bosses execute multi-projectile attacks. Many players experience game crashes or unresponsive controls, especially in high-action scenarios, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes certain levels nearly unplayable. While the game is praised for its design and concept, the persistent glitches and performance issues hinder progress and frustrate players.

    • “The game runs great, and I love the scenarios that Bendy is in.”
    • “I play it all day long and appreciate your hard work. There are no glitches, bugs, or any other types of errors. Thanks for the game!”
    • “When the first boss shoots 3 fireballs, it just freezes and you cannot dodge or anything.”
    • “It's a great game, it's really fun although when you play Bendy Walks the Plank Act 3 it freezes when Chester does the attack where he shoots 3 huge balls of money and it makes the level unplayable, please fix this because this is the only thing stopping me from progressing.”
    • “The game is good, it has good design and everything else, but every time the treasure chest boss does the attack where he launches 3 balls of sand out of his mouth and you have to move, my phone freezes and I always die.”
  • gameplay97 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging graphics, with many players enjoying the unique twist on the endless runner genre. However, several users report significant issues with lag, unresponsive controls, and bugs that disrupt the experience, particularly during boss fights and ad transitions. While the game has a solid foundation and enjoyable content, these technical problems detract from its overall enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics kick in lots of early 1900s vibes, and the bosses are challenging, yet fun.”
    • “Amazing gameplay and non-stop fun.”
    • “I love the gameplay, graphics, and levels.”
    • “It's rather laggy with small but frequent frame skips during gameplay.”
    • “Brilliant graphics but gameplay is monotonous and not much differs from level to level.”
    • “Good game at first, but gameplay gets very repetitive.”
  • humor39 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and enjoyable, particularly due to the quirky character interactions and comedic scenarios, such as Bendy's antics and the absurdity of the ink monsters. Many users express nostalgia for the game's humor, recalling moments that made them laugh out loud, while others highlight the amusing visuals and character designs. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, making it a fun experience for players.

    • “I like running and it's funny that Bendy is running from ink monsters. If you are wondering why it's funny, it's because Bendy's made of ink and there's ink monsters! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂”
    • “It's amazing, but Alice is so much bacon soup, and it's funny that Bendy is all broken up when you die in the game! xd 💖💞💕❤”
    • “Funny because the game lets you throw things at the monsters! :-D”
    • “I tried to get into this game, but it wouldn't let me. My mom needed me, and now it's working. I finally got in, but I had to go eat some food. It works now, but I hate this game. Fix it, please. It's not funny at all.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat. I expected some laughs, but it just feels forced and awkward.”
    • “I thought the jokes would be clever, but they ended up being cringeworthy and unoriginal.”
  • story30 mentions

    Players express a strong desire for a more developed story in the game, particularly a backstory that explores events prior to Henry's arrival at the workshop. While some enjoy the existing narrative elements, many feel that the addition of a dedicated story mode or cutscenes would enhance the overall experience and provide greater context to the gameplay. Overall, the game's potential is recognized, but a richer narrative is seen as a key area for improvement.

    • “Joey, I know you had reasons, but please, let Henry go, let your story meet its end!”
    • “So cool, I love the story or what I don't know, but the game was awesome.”
    • “The game is great, but what I and possibly other people want is to have a story aspect in the game, like a backstory before Henry entered the workshop.”
    • “Yes, I am aware of the ending of chapter 5, but I mean a backstory of what was happening in the workshop.”
    • “I would also want a story mode that shows you a few of the cartoons that were most relevant to them.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues, including lag and unresponsiveness during critical moments, particularly when multiple attacks occur. Despite using high-performance settings and low graphics, users on various devices, including the Galaxy Note 8 and S20 Plus, experience frustrating stuttering and frame rate drops, rendering the game nearly unplayable in later stages. Overall, the lack of optimization is a major drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “Will definitely rate five stars if this small performance issue can be resolved.”
    • “Game is decent but the framerates are unbearable; the game isn't really optimized.”
    • “Act 3 the game becomes unplayable when Chester uses multiple attacks and becomes barely responsive to anything and lags until he's finished. I've put my phone in performance mode and turned the graphics to low; still unplayable.”
    • “The game has major performance drops when the monster throws 3 shots, so you'll end up getting hit by the 3rd and eventually dying because it won't detect input.”
    • “I'm playing it with my Note 8 on high performance, with the graphics on low, but anytime there's more than one boss attack in a row, it lags out and won't let me dodge.”
    • “Act 3 becomes unplayable when Chester uses multiple attacks; the game is barely responsive and lags until he's finished. I've put my phone in performance mode and turned the graphics to low, but it's still unplayable.”
  • character development5 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive character designs that draw inspiration from classic 1920s to 1930s animation, which fans particularly appreciate. However, some players express disappointment with the lack of variety in enemy designs and attack types, feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While the character aesthetics receive high praise, the gameplay itself is criticized for being repetitive and reminiscent of other titles.

    • “Great character designs, great use of the classic 1920's to 1930's animation style.”
    • “10/10! I like it because of the character designs. I really like Dewey's and Canoodl's character designs.”
    • “Perfect, absolutely perfect! The character designs are amazing.”
    • “I was so disappointed to learn that it was just the same character design and attack type.”
    • “Just a boring temple run rip-off that no one wanted; nothing to do with Bendy apart from the character designs.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with many noting that it becomes tedious after the initial levels. While some appreciate the art style and graphics, the repetitive nature of grinding can lead to a sense of stagnation in progress, making the experience feel less enjoyable over time. Additionally, the presence of ads during gameplay can further detract from the overall experience.

    • “Let me rephrase that: the advert at the end of a level is not required unless it is going to benefit the player; otherwise, it just becomes tedious.”
    • “This game is good, but I had some audio glitches when an ad was playing. Then, when it went back to the game, it was muted for some reason. Overall, it's a great game to get your mind off things and play on your phone. (I hope you like grinding because this game has a lot of it.)”
    • “It was fun at first, but after the first couple of levels, it was just pretty much grinding. However, the art style and graphics are really good.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to revisit indefinitely, others express disappointment due to a lack of additional content, such as more bosses and playable characters. Enhancements like new characters could significantly improve the game's replay value.

    • “So fun, replayable forever.”
    • “Awesome game! I wish they would add more bosses and playable characters like the Butcher Gang.”
    • “I wish that characters like the Ink Demon, Beast Bendy, Tom, Brute Boris, Papa Boris, Susie Campbell, Alice, Alison Angel, and Sammy Lawrence were playable characters or costumes in this game.”
    • “The game has no real replay value to it, which was disappointing.”
    • “Awesome game! I wish they would add more bosses and more playable characters, like the Butcher Gang.”
    • “I wish that the Ink Demon, Beast Bendy, Tom, Brute Boris, Papa Boris, Susie Campbell (Alice), Alison Angel, and Sammy Lawrence were playable characters or costumes in this game.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive graphics and music, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the unique concept, likening it to a reversed 'temple run,' which enhances the overall ambiance.

    • “Great idea (reversed 'temple run'), with atmospheric graphics and music.”
    • “The atmosphere of Bendy Run is absolutely amazing, very cool guys ^^”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and uplifting themes, resonating deeply with players and evoking feelings of joy and warmth. Users appreciate the game's ability to create a positive emotional experience, often referring to it as a "wholesome" journey that leaves a lasting impact.

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