BitMaster

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BitMaster is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter powered by Unreal Engine 4, with dynamic gameplay and colorful design inspired by Geometry Wars, Crimson Land, and Satellite Reign. The game features 100 waves of enemies, 8 upgradeable guns, 13 perks, 5 unlockable heroes, 20 enemy types, and 5 challenging bosses. With its randomly changing balance and various difficulty-altering factors, BitMaster offers high replayability and a constant adrenaline rush for players of all ages.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is visually appealing with good graphics and a colorful aesthetic.
It offers a variety of weapons and unique gameplay elements, allowing for some enjoyable moments once players get the hang of it.
It's a reasonably priced indie game that can provide hours of entertainment, especially for casual play.

The gameplay is confusing and lacks clarity, with inconsistent mechanics and no guidance for players.
It becomes repetitive quickly, with only one arena and a lack of engaging content or progression.
Many players experienced technical issues, such as lag and unresponsive controls, which detracted from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its confusion, with unclear damage mechanics and inconsistent firing rates leading to frustrating experiences, particularly during off-screen encounters. While some unique elements like area-wide modifiers and smooth movement on a skateboard are noted positively, overall impressions remain negative, with many players finding the gameplay lacking and unsatisfactory.
- “3 it is very freestyle gameplay”
- “The movement in-game on the skateboard was really smooth and looked good.”
- “The gameplay is confusing - you take damage but it's not clear why, your rate of fire is wildly inconsistent, and the awkward view results in off-screen firefights.”
- “2/10 only because movement in-game on skateboard was really smooth & looked good, although I couldn't stand the actual gameplay - oh well.”
- “Has some unique gameplay elements in the form of area-wide modifiers that can be either positive or negative.”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as great, with some users noting their wacky nature. However, the visuals are accompanied by gameplay challenges, such as overwhelming enemy projectiles, which some players feel contribute to an artificial difficulty.
- “I wish there was multiplayer, but the graphics are great!”
- “It has good graphics.”
- “The visuals are stunning and really enhance the gameplay experience.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, lacking a traditional narrative or highscore system, which leaves players feeling disconnected. However, some users interpret a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting a thematic depth despite the absence of a structured storyline.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The achievements don't work (despite the developer saying "they are not broken.") there's no highscore system or storyline.”
music
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The inability to toggle sounds or music is a significant concern for players, indicating a lack of control over the audio experience. While some users found the music relaxing, the overall sentiment suggests that the audio options are inadequate and detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Not being able to even toggle sounds or music is a big red flag from the start.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally viewed as solid, but players feel it lacks depth in progression options for weapon upgrades. The current upgrade system primarily offers minor enhancements, such as increased projectiles or damage boosts, which do not significantly impact overall weapon performance.
- “The game feels solid, but it lacks diverse progression options. The only way to 'upgrade' my weapons is by picking up bonuses that spawn every wave, which only increase the number of projectiles, their size, or provide a minor damage boost. This doesn't significantly impact the guns' performance.”
- “The game has potential, but the optimization of weapon upgrades is lacking. The bonuses that appear each wave only offer limited enhancements, such as increasing projectile count or size, which don't really change how the weapons perform.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the optimization for weapon progression is minimal. The upgrades available through wave bonuses feel superficial, as they only slightly enhance damage or projectile characteristics without meaningful improvements to gameplay.”