BiteVille

About

BiteVille is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game. It was developed by Veelhoek Studios and was released on October 23, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"BiteVille" is a shooter game where players must protect a city from increasing hordes of zombies in single-player or multiplayer mode with up to 4 players. Each wave of zombies is more challenging, but players can upgrade weapons, fortify the city, and recruit survivors for assistance. With voice chat capabilities in each lobby, communication is seamless whether playing with friends or strangers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and is enjoyable to play with friends, offering a variety of strategies for building defenses.
The graphics and art style are appreciated, and the game features a decent tutorial that helps explain the mechanics.
There is potential for the game to improve with updates, and many players find it entertaining despite its current bugs.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, including issues with matchmaking and weapon functionality.
The menu system is clunky and lacks essential features like a quit button, making it frustrating to navigate.
Many players feel the game is incomplete and should be labeled as Early Access due to its lack of polish and numerous gameplay issues.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game feature a charming art style reminiscent of Lego, which many players appreciate for its creativity and variety. However, some users note that the overall graphical quality is lacking, and there is a desire for more options to customize graphical settings. While the visuals are fun, they do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The idea for this game is good, and the LEGO graphics work well.”
- “I really appreciate the art style and the dedication put into the variety of weapons and areas on the map.”
- “Really cute art style.”
- “The graphics, as you can see, aren't great; the gameplay is kind of slow with only 3 bars of HP, where if a zombie is too close, you are mostly dead.”
- “I also missed the ability to change graphical options, but it is lacking a great deal.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet modern standards.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and lacking depth, with limited health and challenging boss encounters that can feel overwhelming. While the concept and trailer suggest potential for fun, many players feel the execution falls short, leading to a disappointing experience overall.
- “The gameplay loop is entertaining, but clearly I suck at this because that first boss shows up and I might as well be shooting paper at it.”
- “The concept seems interesting and the gameplay shown in the trailer looks fun.”
- “The graphics, as you can see, aren't great. The gameplay is kind of slow, with only 3 bars of HP, where if a zombie gets too close, you are mostly dead.”
- “The gameplay loop is entertaining, but clearly I suck at this because that first boss shows up, and I might as well be shooting paper at it.”
- “I could probably look beyond these things, but the problems with the gameplay are what make me give this a negative review.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, such as zombies ignoring players and weapons failing to function. Despite ongoing updates, many glitches remain, significantly detracting from the overall experience. While some users suggest trying the developer's other title, "Village Feud," it is noted to be more polished and less problematic.
- “Really fun concept but too buggy to play for more than three hours. Zombies start ignoring you in the later rounds, some weapons do not work, won't respawn at the end of their rounds, and many more issues.”
- “Updates are still being made as of December, but there are still so many glitches that it ruins the gameplay.”
- “I can slightly recommend their other game, Village Feud, although not as buggy, it feels twice as finished and is not too terrible for the price.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is widely perceived as exploitative, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab.
- “The game feels like a total cash grab.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for significant frame rate stuttering, especially during turns, which appears to fluctuate unpredictably. Additionally, players have suggested the inclusion of a feature to allow sharing resources like money and weapons with teammates, as these are tied to individual performance.
- “There are some major stuttering issues in the FPS, particularly noticeable when turning, and it seems to get worse and better at random.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's story is perceived as lacking or virtually nonexistent, with players expressing frustration over the absence of a coherent narrative.
- “The story is nonexistent.”
- “You claim to have a story; where is it?”