Bingus: My Beloved
- November 18, 2022
- beelopeelo
Get on Steam"Bingus: My Beloved" is a heartwarming visual novel about a young person and their journey to care for a rare, mystical creature called Bingus. The game features a rich, engaging story with branching paths and multiple endings based on the player's choices. As you navigate the ups and downs of Bingus's care and growth, you'll also uncover deeper truths about love, friendship, and what it means to truly belong.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming characters and humorous writing that keeps players engaged.
- The art style is cute and expressive, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- Players find the concept of dating internet meme cats to be funny and enjoyable, leading to a fun and lighthearted gameplay experience.
- The game is unfinished, with only two chapters available and no updates in over a year, leaving players feeling disappointed.
- There are numerous bugs and visual issues, such as repeated dialogue and incorrect character names, which detract from the experience.
- Many players feel that the game should have been labeled as early access or provided with a warning about its incomplete state.
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and genuinely funny, particularly appreciating the clever dialogue and meme references involving iconic internet cats. While some reviews highlight moments of laughter and cute interactions, others feel the humor falls flat or is overshadowed by a lack of depth in the storyline. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and lighthearted, appealing to fans of meme culture.
“This is really funny and charming and I like it a lot.”
“Although nothing stellar and obviously nothing serious, there were some one-liners that actually made me laugh.”
“I didn't really expect to get invested in a meme dating sim but it has some really genuinely cute moments and funny jokes that got lots of laughs from me.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and charming, featuring well-developed characters and an interesting narrative that keeps players invested, despite its limited length of only two chapters. While some players appreciate the twists and character depth, others express disappointment over the lack of content and updates, noting that it feels more like an interactive story than a traditional game. Overall, it offers a nice experience for those seeking a light, humorous tale, but may not satisfy those looking for a more substantial storyline.
“It's a charming game with good characters and a good story.”
“It tells a nice little story and tries to keep you invested.”
“I honestly really like this game, it has twists and it has a really interesting story, I recommend!!”
“This game was bought for me as a gift from a friend, and I'm disheartened to know that there wasn't more, as I really was getting invested in the story.”
“If you don't mind the price and want to get the game for the memes, go ahead, but if you're hoping for a full story, you'll be disappointed (for now).”
“But there has been little progress on the game from what I can tell; the minigames are separate from the game's story, and the development team has not said anything about future updates through their Discord.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a mix of opinions, with some praising the adorable character designs and expressive animations, while others find the overall art style less appealing. Despite this, many players appreciate the cute and silly artwork, which enhances the game's charm and complements its engaging writing and unique character personalities. Overall, the art style is seen as a highlight, particularly for fans of meme culture.
“The game's art style has also received acclaim for its adorably drawn characters and expressive animations.”
“This game was very fun and the art style was amazing; the fact that you can date one of the two biggest cat memes is hilarious.”
“I got this game thinking it would just be a silly game made for the memes, but damn, this game has some good writing and an amazing art style, and the characters all have their own unique personalities and feel like more than just NPCs.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a mix of epic orchestral pieces and low-quality MIDI tracks, with some tracks being criticized for plagiarism. While some players wish for more musical presence, the game offers opportunities to engage with music through extracurricular activities like the music club.
“As a new student, you have the opportunity to join various extracurricular activities, such as the music club or dodgeball club, and navigate the advances of your romantic interests.”
“I wish the music would be more present.”
“The music feels lackluster and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to engage the player.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging, highlighting its cute and wholesome nature. The heartwarming and humorous relationships with iconic internet cats contribute to a delightful and uplifting experience.
“Romance Bingus or Big Floppa: dive into heartwarming and hilarious relationships with these iconic internet cats.”
“I'm not a furry, but this game is so cute and wholesome!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and unpolished, with issues such as repeating dialogue, blank text boxes, and a malfunctioning save system. While some users find these problems minor, others feel they significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Overall, it feels very buggy and unpolished; dialogue and sometimes even entire scenes are repeated or skipped, and the save system is so bad that it doesn't work at all.”
“It does seem a little buggy, but that's mostly limited to a couple of repeating dialogue lines and blank text boxes; no big deal.”
