Best Buds

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Best Buds is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Reset Games Ltd and was released on December 7, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a nostalgic retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic arcade shooters.
The gameplay offers a mix of shooting and platforming elements, with a good variety of weapons and collectibles that encourage exploration.
The developers show genuine dedication to the project, actively engaging with the community and planning future updates, including the addition of co-op gameplay.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including unresponsive controls, awkward camera mechanics, and frequent freezing, which detracts from the overall experience.
Level design is often frustrating, with obscure objectives and poorly defined hitboxes that lead to unfair deaths and tedious backtracking.
The lack of modern features such as resolution options and mouse input, combined with a general feeling of being unfinished, makes it hard to recommend this game to potential players.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay features a blend of shooting, dodging, and platforming, reminiscent of old-school styles, with an emphasis on timing and precision. While initial controls may feel clunky, players report that they become more fluid with practice, revealing a simple yet deep gameplay experience that can be enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “Gameplay consists of a lot of shooting and dodging, but also involves move timing and careful run and jump precision.”
- “Initially, I found the controls a bit clunky, but after a few minutes, I started to get a grip on it, and the gameplay flowed much better.”
- “The gameplay involves running, gunning, and a good amount of platforming.”
- “Gameplay as always consists of a lot of shooting and dodging, but also some move timing and careful run + jump precision.”
- “Initially, I found the controls a bit clunky, but after a few minutes, I started to get a grip on it, and the gameplay flowed a lot better.”
- “Gameplay is mostly simple, but deep if you want it to be.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art instead of modern 3D visuals, and noting a lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks. However, others praise the vibrant colors and polished appearance, highlighting the visuals as a standout feature.
- “I think the visuals are brilliantly defined with vibrant colors and generally polished.”
- “The visuals are amazing.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Imagine if they'd spent their effort making quality 3D visuals instead.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is minimalistic and straightforward, serving primarily as a backdrop for the shooting mechanics rather than a focal point. While some players find this simplicity charming, others feel it lacks depth and engagement, leading to a mixed reception regarding its narrative.
- “Hardly a success story; even the people who own this game weren't interested in it.”
- “No joke, it's a shooting game with no real plot, but that's the point.”
- “The story is simple, to the point, and (again) charming.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that affect gameplay, such as malfunctioning respawning platforms and persistent freezing upon level completion, necessitating restarts.
- “The game is still in a buggy state.”
- “The respawning platforms that crumble under your feet are frequently buggy and cause delays.”
- “Every time I complete a level, the game freezes and requires a restart.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of emotional engagement through moments of unexpected failure, such as dying from seemingly minor mistakes, which can evoke frustration and a deeper connection to the game's challenges.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users suggesting that performance issues may warrant utilizing the Steam refund window, as these problems could significantly detract from the overall experience.