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Bite the Bullet

Appetizing gameplay and hilarious themes make for a tasty meal.
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69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
monetization, grinding
76% User Score Based on 149 reviews
Critic Score 62%Based on 10 reviews

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Bite the Bullet is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Graffiti_Games and was released on August 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Bite the Bullet" is a roguelite RPG shooter where you must eat enemies and bullets to power up. Choose from four character classes based on your diet, with unique abilities and perks. Customize your character, craft weapons, and defeat zombies, robots, and bosses in this fast-paced shooter. Team up with a friend in co-op for even more bullets and chaos. Your choices in eating determine your playstyle and challenges in each run.

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Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • Unique eating mechanic that integrates well with combat and character progression.
  • Visually appealing retro-inspired pixel art with a heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • Diverse class system and skill tree that encourages experimentation and strategic decision-making.
  • Repetitive gameplay and level design that can lead to boredom over extended play sessions.
  • Controls can feel awkward and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • Technical issues, including framerate drops and bugs, detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Bite the Bullet" revolves around a unique "run, gun, and eat" mechanic, where players navigate levels filled with enemies while utilizing firearms and consuming foes to enhance their abilities. While the game offers fluid controls and a nostalgic run-and-gun experience reminiscent of classics like "Metal Slug," some players find the gameplay repetitive and the eating mechanic can disrupt the action flow. Overall, it presents an engaging yet polarizing experience, appealing to fans of roguelites but potentially alienating more casual players due to its challenging nature and level design.

    • “The gameplay centers on the 'run, gun, and eat' loop, where players traverse levels teeming with enemies while simultaneously using firearms and the consumption mechanic to survive and grow stronger.”
    • “Defeating these foes and consuming them contributes to Darwincorp’s compendium, a database that tracks all organic and mechanical matter, providing both a sense of progression and additional gameplay incentives.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, and I really like the eating mechanic and how the upgrades are tied to it.”
    • “Despite its innovative mechanics, the game is not without drawbacks.”
    • “On the surface, the 'eating/looting' system is a neat gameplay element but bogs down the game instead of focusing on action like a Metal Slug or Contra game that it aspires to be like.”
    • “It might look appealing with its Metal Slug-like visuals, but the gameplay is extremely boring, repetitive, and just not fun.”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of proper level design and flow, relying on repetitive procedural generation that detracts from the narrative experience. While the plot centers around a horse race in the early 1900s with various character motivations, many players find the missions overly repetitive and the story underdeveloped, despite some interesting twists. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hampered by execution issues, leading to a mixed reception among players.

    • “The story revolves around the different characters entered in the race, their reasons for wanting to win, and how they relate to one another (not always smoothly).”
    • “Lots of unusual and unexpected twists and turns to this storyline!!”
    • “In the 1970s when westerns were typically cynical, dark and violent, 'Bite the Bullet' went for a more traditional movie, and it works because when it comes right down to it, it's a good story.”
    • “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procedural generation algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game, to avoid doing the important job of level/map design.”
    • “If the level design in missions weren’t bland enough, the game decides to have 3 to 5 levels per mission just to stretch the game out.”
    • “Unfortunately, because there are so many levels in one mission you’ll probably get bored seeing the same environments over and over again and will want a change of scenery by the time you complete the mission.”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is a polarizing aspect, with many praising the heavy metal soundtrack for enhancing the intensity of combat and complementing the action's frantic pace. While some users enjoy the energetic and retro-inspired tracks, others find the music repetitive and lacking in variety. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, despite some criticisms regarding its execution and consistency throughout the game.

    • “A driving heavy metal soundtrack amplifies the intensity of combat, complementing the frantic pace of the action.”
    • “Its retro-inspired aesthetic, energetic soundtrack, and class-based strategic depth create a unique experience that rewards experimentation and careful decision-making.”
    • “The soundtrack is probably the only part of the game that I enjoyed the most; it’s heavy metal and would’ve suited the game perfectly if it was more fast-paced.”
    • “Stages are somewhat repetitive with similar music throughout them.”
    • “Music is repetitive and pretty bad.”
    • “Music skips when proceeding with dialogue.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Bite the Bullet" are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players find appealing, drawing comparisons to classic games like Metal Slug. While many appreciate the high-quality details and energetic aesthetic, others criticize the choice of outdated graphics, questioning the game's value at its price point. Overall, the visuals evoke nostalgia but may not satisfy all players seeking modern graphical fidelity.

    • “The art style of 'Bite the Bullet' is the best thing this game has going for it; the pixel art is surprisingly high quality, especially the bosses, which have a lot of attention to detail.”
    • “Great graphics and soundtrack!”
    • “The pixel art aesthetic of the game is really good, and I never fail to look at the details.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Bite the Bullet has the utterly unrealistic price of $15 USD for pixel graphics! They can't even do graphics properly but they want $15! For that price, you could easily get any number of older, working AAA games, let alone the sheer number of free games available on Steam.”
    • “Bite the Bullet is an aesthetically unappealing mess of ideas.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight strong performances from a talented cast, including Candice Bergen, Gene Hackman, and James Coburn, but criticize the direction and script for lacking depth, which undermines the actors' abilities. Overall, while the performances are praised, the optimization of the film's narrative and direction is seen as inadequate.

    • “Great performances by a tremendous cast.”
    • “Great performances!”
    • “Great performances!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of funny and sad elements, with a particularly praised ending that leaves a lasting impression. Players appreciate the entertaining narrative and the comedic themes woven into the gameplay, which enhance the overall experience.

    • “Funny, sad, and the ending is the best ever.”
    • “Overall, the film was very entertaining, funny, sad, and a good yarn.”
    • “Appetizing gameplay and hilarious themes make for a tasty meal.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "Bite the Bullet" is praised for its complexity and depth, contributing significantly to the film's overall impact. Reviewers highlight the effective camera work that complements the intricate portrayal of characters.

    • “The character development and camera work are truly great.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the monetization strategy is misleading, comparing it to appealing advertisements for McDonald's hamburgers that don't match the actual experience.

    • “This is like McDonald's hamburgers; it just looks good in ads.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet it contributes to the overall comedic and niche charm of the experience.

    • “It can get pretty tedious to progress your character, but it's one of the concepts that adds to the game's comedic and niche approach.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's controls, noting that the sensitivity makes navigation difficult, which detracts from the overall emotional experience. This challenge can lead to feelings of annoyance rather than immersion or connection with the game.

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Bite the Bullet is a arcade role playing shooter game with comedy theme.

Bite the Bullet is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Bite the Bullet.

Bite the Bullet was released on August 13, 2020.

Bite the Bullet was developed by Graffiti_Games.

Bite the Bullet has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Bite the Bullet is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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