Bitardia
- December 28, 2021
- varlamov5264
"Bitardia" is a single-player Action game that provides a humorous take on Russian imageboard culture. As a nerdy "b"tard, you find yourself teleported to a mysterious island filled with hostile factions. To get rich, survive, or overcome your nature, you must choose between two conflicting forces and can even loot caravans. This unique story offers an immersive and entertaining experience.
Reviews
- The game is filled with humor, internet culture references, and absurdity, making it entertaining for those familiar with Russian memes.
- It offers a unique experience that immerses players in a 3D world inspired by internet forums, providing a variety of side missions and mini-games.
- Despite its technical flaws, many players find it to be a hidden gem that deserves more recognition for its creativity and charm.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and janky mechanics that can frustrate players.
- Many players find the story confusing and difficult to follow, especially if they are not familiar with the cultural references.
- The lack of English voiceover and reliance on FPS mechanics can make the gameplay experience challenging and unenjoyable for some.
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is heavily influenced by Russian internet culture and imageboard memes, providing a unique and often absurd comedic experience that can be entertaining even for those unfamiliar with the references. While some players find the humor to be immersive and hilarious, others criticize it as confusing or lacking depth, with technical glitches sometimes adding to the comedic effect. Overall, the game offers a mix of funny moments and quirky exploration, appealing primarily to those who appreciate its specific cultural context.
“Even if you have no idea what's going on at first, I promise you will be laughing like mad, 10 minutes after the start.”
“I wasn't expecting this game at all from the videos and photos of it; it is somehow immersive, funny, and very fun while also seemingly simple.”
“The Hatsune Miku body pillow mission was short but so funny; it kept me incredibly entertained.”
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring a chaotic blend of internet culture, memes, and a narrative inspired by the Russian 4chan imageboard, 2ch. While some players found the side missions and NPC interactions entertaining, the main storyline can be confusing and difficult to follow, compounded by technical issues and a frustrating save system. Overall, the experience is marred by inconsistent humor and gameplay challenges that detract from the narrative enjoyment.
“No matter how cheap it looks, it is chock-full of good memes, silly jokes, internet culture, and a true story of the Russian version of the 4chan imageboard, called 2ch.”
“The story was hard to follow at first, but even wandering around, I was fully focused on the side missions and stories of NPCs.”
“The conversations of NPCs talking to each other, such as the heroin story, are so entertaining!”
“The story was hard to follow at first, but even wandering around I was fully focused on the side missions and stories of NPCs.”
“It has a full bouquet of technical problems, confusing story, bad humor, boring gameplay, awful voice acting and so on.”
“The missions are hard, not because they are hard, but because I have to be careful not to do something that can bug the mission (even the save system is a mess).”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its numerous technical issues, including poor frame rates and faulty hit detection, which lead to frustrating combat experiences. Many players find the gameplay to be boring and lacking in action, with a focus on exploration rather than engaging mechanics. Overall, the combination of these factors contributes to a generally unenjoyable experience.
“The gameplay encourages exploration, allowing players to walk around the game world and discover funny and weird elements.”
“The reliance on FPS mechanics adds a layer of challenge, making combat encounters feel intense and engaging.”
“The game offers a unique experience that prioritizes exploration over traditional action, creating a distinct gameplay atmosphere.”
“It has a full bouquet of technical problems, confusing story, bad humor, boring gameplay, awful voice acting, and so on.”
“One of the worst game mechanics ever.”
“There isn't much action, gameplay, or graphics; the point is to walk around, explore the game world, and look for funny and weird stuff.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered subpar, yet they contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing its immersive and entertaining qualities.
“The graphics are quite outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“I was disappointed by the low-quality visuals; they detract from the overall experience.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics feel like they belong to a much older generation.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences numerous glitches, which some players find amusing, but they may detract from overall stability.
“There are plenty of glitches, though they can sometimes be funny, honestly.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game suffers from bad optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end hardware.”
“I was disappointed by the bad optimization; it ruins the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often requires excessive time investment to earn money or progress, leading to confusion about effective strategies.
“I just couldn't figure out how to do anything or what I needed to do in order to make money without spending hours grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”