Biolab Wars

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Biolab Wars is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by 2ndBoss and was released on August 23, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Biolab Wars" is a sci-fi multiplayer online battle arena game. Players choose from a variety of heroes with unique abilities, and battle in teams to destroy the enemy's base. The game features fast-paced action, strategy, and a focus on teamwork to secure victory.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

music20 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Biolab Wars captures the nostalgic look and feel of classic run-and-gun games like Contra, with fantastic visuals and a fitting soundtrack.
The gameplay is engaging and fun, with a variety of characters and enjoyable boss fights that add to the overall experience.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and is a great option for fans of retro-style platformers.

The game suffers from some frustrating design choices, such as limited ammunition and poor platforming mechanics that can detract from the experience.
Many players found the difficulty to be too easy, with the game being completable in under an hour, leading to a lack of challenge.
Some visual elements, like bullets blending into the background, can make gameplay frustrating, especially in certain levels.

music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
9%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its outstanding quality and ability to complement the gameplay, with many reviewers noting its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic NES and SNES titles. The soundtrack is described as fitting for each level and boss fight, enhancing the overall experience. While some opinions vary, the consensus leans towards the music being a strong highlight of the game.
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, the graphics are somewhere between 8-bit and 16-bit and the music is outstanding.”
- “It has nice and fitting music for all the levels, including the boss fights.”
- “There's a feeling of old NES/SNES games, Contra style (easier though, at least in the beginning), good controls and a fitting soundtrack.”
- “I thought the music was decent.”
- “Aside from that, I was surprised that you can remap a controller (used F310), and it has a decent soundtrack to go along with nostalgic gameplay.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetic, featuring detailed pixel art that complements the gameplay and soundtrack effectively. While some describe the visuals as primitive by design, they are considered above average for an indie title, successfully capturing a retro arcade feel. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's enjoyable and smooth gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, the graphics are somewhere between 8-bit and 16-bit, and the music is outstanding.”
- “Game visuals are really detailed for an NES-like indie game; I can clearly see that there is a good pixel-art artist.”
- “At first, it's a relatively enjoyable romp, with the limited color palette and grainy visuals of an 8-bit title, yet handling more smoothly than the games it is aping.”
- “At first it's a relatively enjoyable romp, with the limited color palette and grainy visuals of an 8-bit title, yet handling more smoothly than the games it is aping.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, the graphics are somewhere between 8-bit and 16-bit and the music is outstanding.”
- “Enjoyable arcade game with old-fashioned graphics and gameplay.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
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The gameplay of Biolab Wars is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and reminiscent of classic 80s 8-bit shooter platformers, with solid mechanics and a charming aesthetic. While the visuals and soundtrack receive high marks for their quality and nostalgic appeal, some players note that the game occasionally falls into outdated gameplay pitfalls. Overall, it offers an enjoyable arcade experience with customizable controls and a strong retro vibe.
- “The gameplay is spot on, the visuals are fantastic and the soundtrack complements the on-screen action perfectly.”
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging.”
- “Biolab Wars is well made and charming, with good gameplay and soundtrack.”
- “Biolab Wars is a schlocky ode to 80's 8-bit shooter platformers, that initially seems like it only takes stylish inspiration from that era, but by the end has alas descended into committing some of its worst gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, the graphics are somewhere between 8-bit and 16-bit and the music is outstanding.”
- “Enjoyable arcade game with old-fashioned graphics and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to challenging platforming mechanics on conveyor belts and ice levels, which require precise positioning to defeat enemies, leading to a tedious experience.
- “Platforming on conveyor belts, unpleasant ice level physics, and tedious pixel-perfect positioning to kill certain enemies before you can advance.”