Bibots
- October 5, 2022
- Square Squid
Get on Steam"Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue-like game with a focus on bullet hell action, where players control Tayar, a crob explorer, who can transform into various ancient mechanical Bibots to save his world, Takaful. The game features procedurally generated regions with hand-crafted battle rooms, filled with a variety of monsters and characters to discover. Unlock abilities, customize characters, and engage in a challenging yet rewarding experience with permadeath, as you learn from each death and retry to save the world."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nice art direction and engaging gameplay mechanics, with a good variety of bullet modifiers and weapon associations that can change playstyle.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and are actively working on balancing issues, which shows promise for future improvements.
- The game has a low price point, making it accessible for players looking for a challenging experience.
- There is a significant difficulty spike after the tutorial, making the initial gameplay experience frustrating and unfair.
- Weapons lack variety and feel similar, leading to a lack of excitement when acquiring new gear, and the overall progression system feels shallow with limited replayability.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, with too many enemy waves in early rooms and slow text animations that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with praise for gunplay, movement, and upgrade mechanics, though some players express frustration over low replayability and certain mechanics, such as the lengthy shield animation. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, it lacks the depth expected from a rogue-lite, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term engagement. Overall, players find it fun but feel improvements are needed to enhance replay value.
“I think the gameplay is really good when it comes to all the gun mutators and upgrades. No issues with the movement and i-frames from me.”
“(+) I had no issues with the actual gameplay; I think the gunplay and movement are perfectly fine.”
“The game is not a 10/10, but it's still fun enough to keep me playing. So far, I'm having fun.”
“The animation to gain a shield takes too long. I have done it a few times with enemies in the room and have been hit while doing it. I'm unsure if this is meant to be a mechanic to stop you from gaining a shield in the middle of a boss fight, but it feels like it takes too long to gain a shield.”
“The game is not a 10/10, but it's still fun enough to keep me playing. I still need to get more gameplay to actually give a review, but so far I'm having fun.”
“I had no issues with the actual gameplay; I think the gunplay and movement are perfectly fine, aside from the first boss glitching out on me.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability, with many players expressing disappointment in its lack of a robust progression system and variety, which diminishes long-term enjoyment. While the gameplay and visuals are praised, the absence of meaningful incentives to replay the game significantly impacts its overall score.
“The main problem this game has is the lack of replay value and a good progression system. If you enjoy progression in rogue-lites, this game falls short. While I personally don't like power creep, there should still be some variety in progression, like unlocking more items.”
“The game suffers from a significant lack of replayability. Without a compelling progression system, it feels stagnant after the initial playthrough. There are no new items or features to keep players engaged for multiple runs.”
“Replay value is severely lacking in this game. It doesn't offer enough variety or progression to encourage players to return after completing it once.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the weapon chip installation feature, which is described as buggy and frustrating. Many have experienced repeated difficulties that hinder gameplay, indicating a need for patches to improve this aspect.
“Installing chips onto your weapons feels really buggy in my game and my friend's game. I had to repeatedly mess around on that screen for too long, and it was frustrating. It needs patching.”
“Installing chips onto your weapons feels really buggy in my game and my friend's game. I had to repeatedly mess around on that screen for too long, and it was frustrating. It needs patching.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their brilliance and impressive animation, showcasing strong visual appeal. However, despite the high-quality visuals, the overall gameplay experience is perceived as lacking in replayability and enjoyment.
“The visuals look brilliant (props to your animation team).”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
“The music seems very generic and really took me out of the game.”
