BIGFOOT

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"Bigfoot" is a first-person shooter game that takes place in a open world forest environment. Players assume the role of a researcher searching for evidence of Bigfoot while fighting off hostile creatures and environmental dangers. The game features day and night cycles, dynamic weather, and a crafting system for players to create new items and equipment.

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Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 22,164 reviews

gameplay218 positive mentions

stability452 negative mentions

gameplay
868 mentions
25 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Bigfoot has received mixed reviews, with players praising its cooperative elements and immersive atmosphere, but criticizing its repetitiveness and technical issues. Many find the core gameplay loop—searching for weapons and waiting for encounters with Bigfoot—tedious, while others enjoy the strategic aspects of hunting in a group. Overall, while the game shows potential with its mechanics and visuals, it suffers from bugs and a lack of depth, leading to a somewhat shallow experience.
- “The gameplay in Bigfoot is superbly crafted, offering a perfect balance between survival and horror elements.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and well-thought-out, making the game accessible for new players while still providing depth for seasoned gamers.”
- “The co-op gameplay element adds a fun, strategic layer, especially when hunting for clues and coordinating with friends to track down the elusive creature.”
- “There is very little here resembling gameplay, and each match consists mainly of downtime.”
- “The gameplay loop consists of scouring the map for 6 minutes to look for guns and ammo, and then 10 minutes of sitting perfectly still doing nothing, hoping that bigfoot targets another player instead.”
- “Unfortunately, I found bigfoot to be a lackluster game with repetitive gameplay, unpolished graphics, and lack of depth in its mechanics.”
graphics
752 mentions
55 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception, with many players praising the stunning environmental design and immersive visuals that enhance the horror experience. However, some users have noted performance issues, particularly on lower-end PCs, and expressed concerns about optimization and graphical fidelity. Overall, while the graphics are often described as impressive and beautiful, there are calls for further improvements and optimizations to fully realize their potential.
- “The game’s graphics are stunning, with meticulously detailed environments that bring the forest to life.”
- “With stunning graphics that will have you mistaking pixelated trees for the real deal and audio so immersive you'll swear bigfoot is breathing down your neck (spoiler: he probably is), this game is a sensory overload of epic proportions.”
- “The graphics are impressive, creating an immersive and hauntingly beautiful forest setting that perfectly complements the suspenseful atmosphere.”
- “Unfortunately, I found Bigfoot to be a lackluster game with repetitive gameplay, unpolished graphics, and lack of depth in its mechanics.”
- “The graphics and animations are mediocre at best, and the environment feels generic and uninspired.”
- “This game is trash... it has very poor content, the graphics are bad and I don't even want to mention the optimization.”
stability
460 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that severely disrupt gameplay. Many users have experienced issues such as freezing during matches, AI malfunctions, and game-breaking errors that necessitate restarts. While some find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that it remains a buggy and unfinished experience, particularly in its current early access state.
- “For early access, it's not too buggy in its current state.”
- “It does run mostly bug free, though, surprisingly.”
- “Game looks and runs great; that's about all it has going for it.”
- “The game itself is great, but I haven't been able to load into a single match for about an entire year; every single time I try to join a match, it freezes on the loading screen and I have to force close it.”
- “The idea and atmosphere are great, but the rest is unfortunately a buggy, unfinished mess.”
- “Currently, there are a lot of bugs; for example, the game freezes a lot.”
humor
454 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to countless hilarious moments and unexpected antics. Players enjoy the combination of scary elements and comedic situations, often stemming from bugs and quirky animations, which enhance the overall experience. While solo play can be less entertaining, the game shines in multiplayer settings, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a fun, lighthearted horror experience.
- “Have had nothing but a hilarious, incredible time playing this game with friends.”
- “It's a good game if you're playing with friends while live streaming, makes for good content and really funny jokes.”
- “I have never laughed so hard in my entire life, my first playthrough was so funny that I was crying for 15 minutes straight.”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
story
282 mentions
14 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and structure, with many players noting that it feels shallow and unengaging. While there are elements of mystery and exploration, such as finding notes from dead campers, the absence of a compelling narrative or side missions detracts from the overall experience. Players express a desire for a more developed storyline, suggesting that the game could benefit from additional modes and character backstories to enhance immersion.
- “Is a great balance between a mystery thriller, survival, and horror game in a way if following the story of each map.”
- “In this spine-tingling extravaganza, you embark on a quest to debunk the age-old myth of bigfoot.”
- “The story is beautifully paced with some fast-paced scenes and slower ones that develop the characters.”
- “A lack of compelling side missions or story elements leaves the game feeling shallow.”
- “I assumed in the new update they'd introduce a story to the game, but currently you can only find long and uninteresting notes from the dead campers.”
- “Half the information on your screen is pointless, there is no story arc and it feels entirely lazy.”
atmosphere
200 mentions
58 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, featuring dense forests, eerie sounds, and a constant sense of being watched. Players appreciate the combination of stunning graphics and effective sound design, which together create a suspenseful and chilling environment that enhances the thrill of hunting Bigfoot. However, some reviews note that while the atmosphere is strong, the gameplay can become tedious over time, and there are concerns about the game's overall polish and mechanics.
- “The atmosphere is intensely captivating, with vast, dense forests, eerie sounds, and the constant feeling of being watched.”
- “The graphics are impressive, creating an immersive and hauntingly beautiful forest setting that perfectly complements the suspenseful atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere created by the fog and all of the forest noises are great, and successfully make you creeped out!”
- “Some good jump scares but quite a tedious game to play with little to no atmosphere, until, pop, bigfoot is on you.”
- “When the antagonist of a game is this aggressive and totally unavoidable it ruins the eerie and scary atmosphere that follows you throughout the game.”
- “The atmosphere and mechanics seem broken and bigfoot seems to just be a bullet and trap sponge.”
replayability
156 mentions
24 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The replayability of Bigfoot is a mixed bag, with some players praising its dynamic elements, varied maps, and engaging gameplay that enhance replay value, especially when played with friends. However, many reviews highlight significant limitations, such as repetitive gameplay, a lack of diverse objectives, and only a few maps, leading to a decline in interest after a few rounds. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects that can make it fun for a limited time, many players feel it currently lacks sufficient replayability to justify its price.
- “Bigfoot offers high replay value, thanks to its varied maps, dynamic AI, and different difficulty levels.”
- “Surprisingly replayable, and features many creative tactics and strategies for both hunters and Bigfoot himself.”
- “The game is very replayable because all loot is somewhat randomized, and even though the game has only 3 maps for now, gameplay pretty much depends on players' strategies and play styles.”
- “Missing polish, proximity chat issues, lack of replayability that doesn't justify its price despite its development time.”
- “The game unfortunately gets very repetitive, so in terms of replayability this game falls flat.”
- “I feel honestly robbed for having purchased this for me and two of my friends, it has incredibly limited replayability value, it's quite buggy and for some reason my audio keeps cutting out.”
optimization
88 mentions
25 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent lags, bugs, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. While some users note decent graphics and smooth performance on higher-end systems, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, especially for lower-end PCs, leading to instability and crashes. Many reviewers recommend waiting for further updates to address these optimization concerns before purchasing.
- “Nice graphics, runs smoothly, cool maps and items.”
- “This is a good game and has potential but it needs better optimization.”
- “Great hunting mechanics, excellent co-op experience, game runs smoothly and is visually nice.”
- “This game is poorly optimized, do not play it if you value your money.”
- “During this time, its visual quality has improved significantly, but technically the game is still a mess, with poor optimization, random glitches, and freezes that force you to reboot your system.”
- “Can no longer play the game due to some sort of performance issues that are causing my version of the game to be unplayable with constant frame drops and instability.”
grinding
86 mentions
3 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
47 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with players noting that it can be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve progress. While some find enjoyment in playing with friends, the repetitive nature of collecting supplies and waiting for encounters detracts from the overall experience, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration. Many reviews suggest that the game could benefit from more engaging content to alleviate the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Lots of grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “With friends it's okay, but after a few nights with no Bigfoot to be seen, it gets tedious trying to get its absolute hunk of a health bar down to 0.”
- “The game isn't hard, just tedious and so mind-numbing... it was plain boring.”
- “It does not seem like it has a lot of content though and it gets very tedious once you are waiting for the night to come.”
music
72 mentions
22 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with haunting melodies and effective use of suspenseful soundscapes that keep players on edge. While some players enjoy the humorous juxtaposition of mariachi tunes with horror elements, others appreciate the sparse yet impactful soundtrack that heightens moments of tension and urgency. Overall, the sound design, including ambient noises and music, contributes significantly to the immersive experience of the game.
- “The music is perfectly suited to the game’s theme, with haunting melodies and crescendos that elevate the suspense.”
- “The ever-improving graphics and soundtrack create an unbeatable atmosphere, and combined with surprisingly deep mechanics, they lift this game far above most of those in the survival horror genre into a really unique, refreshing single player experience.”
- “Due to a glitch with the in-game voice chat, my friend now has trauma linked to the song 'Proud Mary'.”
- “The music is sparse but used effectively to heighten moments of suspense and danger.”
- “The ambience and background music create a sense of awe and mystery at first but later suspense as you realize... something is watching you.”
monetization
28 mentions
7 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the presence of microtransactions in an early access title and its perceived lack of effort from the developers. While some acknowledge that the game has potential, the overwhelming sentiment is that it is overpriced and not worth the investment, especially given its gameplay shortcomings. Overall, players recommend avoiding the game or seeking refunds.
- “But this game has good monetization.”
- “I hate to say it, but this game feels like a cash grab.”
- “Horrible cash grab of a game.”
- “This game is still a cash grab and not worth a single cent; hell, I wouldn't even play it for free.”
emotional
22 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, often experiencing moments of joy, frustration, and even tears. The game's immersive atmosphere and engaging mechanics evoke a range of feelings, from attachment to heartbreak, highlighting both the emotional highs and lows of gameplay. Despite some frustrations with AI and lack of content, the overall emotional experience remains a significant draw for many players.
- “I don't know why, but I have developed an emotional attachment to this game as of now.”
- “I cried.”
- “Heartbreaking.”
character development
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the character design is considered "epic," suggesting a strong emphasis on visually striking and well-crafted characters. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative growth or depth.
- “Character design: epic”