Bolt
- February 24, 2015
- Avalanche Software
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamDisney's Bolt is a single-player platformer game offering around 5 hours of playtime. Players assume the roles of Bolt and Penny from the film, using Bolt's superpowers like laser vision and superbark, and Penny's stealth, hacking skills, and scooter. The game is based on the high-action television series in the movie.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun nostalgia trip for those who played it as kids, with engaging gameplay and charming characters.
- The combat system is enjoyable, and the game features a mix of action and puzzles that can be appealing to both children and adults.
- Despite its flaws, many players find the game to be a decent experience, especially when played at a discounted price.
- The Steam port is plagued with numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches that can prevent players from completing levels.
- The graphics and resolution options are limited, leading to a subpar visual experience compared to other platforms.
- Balancing issues and frustrating level designs make some sections of the game overly difficult, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as nostalgic but ultimately lacking depth and originality, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of new characters and a well-developed narrative. Glitches and gameplay issues, such as being unable to progress in certain missions, detract from the experience, leaving some players feeling that the overall campaign is too short and not worth its price. Despite these criticisms, the adventure of playing as Bolt remains enjoyable for many fans of the franchise.
“Overall great game, have always loved this adventure story and playing as Bolt.”
“However, the story in the game just feels only one place.”
“I was expecting interesting new characters we have not seen before in the TV show, a well-written story because the Bolt TV series is popular.”
“However, the story in the game just feels very one-dimensional.”
“I was expecting interesting new characters we have not seen before in the TV show, a well-written story because the Bolt TV series is popular, but it felt lacking and missing. The mini-games are just maze hacking games and not Bolt survival, and in the end, there is a continuation of the delivery scene with no explanation.”
“Other than that, I think the game is good, but I'd get it on sale because the short campaign is not worth a solid $20; if it had a longer story, maybe.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as getting stuck in levels and problematic enemy interactions. Players have reported frustrating experiences with quick time events and visual glitches, which detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game.
“The game is very buggy.”
“In some parts, you get stuck and can't get past them because of glitches, and in the final level, you legitimately can't go past it; there is no way.”
“This particular port is a little buggy in some spots with enemies sliding while being attacked, quick time events being cut short if initiated after or during a cutscene, and ziplines spazzing out.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users noting occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with enemy visuals, which may be linked to hardware or the PC port. While the overall graphical quality is considered subpar by some, particularly in comparison to modern standards, many players still appreciate the game's aesthetic and gameplay, suggesting it could benefit from a remaster or sequel.
“Overall the graphics and gameplay were pretty good!”
“Great game! I recommend it to all fans of the movie. Yes, it's an old one with potato graphics, but it's a really good game that will offer 4-6 hours of fun.”
“Only bad thing about this was that sometimes there was a little graphical bug on enemies. I don't know if it's my hardware or if it is because of the PC port, but I must say that this is a really nice game. Other than that small bug, there is nothing wrong with it, and I think it deserves a remaster or part 2. Very well done.”
“Graphics might break pretty badly.”
“It is fixable, so not as bad as the graphics glitch, but I think the fact that it can only be fixed by tuning the FPS is worth noting, as it can easily be missed.”
“The only bad thing about this was that sometimes there was a little graphical bug on enemies. I don't know if it's my hardware or if it is because of the PC port, but I must say that this is a really nice game. Other than that small bug, there is nothing wrong with it, and I think it deserves a remaster or part 2. Very well done.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and satisfying, with solid mechanics and enjoyable characters. Players appreciate the overall quality, though the game is relatively short, lasting around four hours.
“If you're in the mood to chill out with a game that I personally believe has very fun and satisfying mechanics, I definitely recommend this one!”
“Overall, the graphics and gameplay were pretty good!”
“The game's characters are fun and cute, and the gameplay is also very fun.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“The game is too short, with only around 4 hours of gameplay before it ends.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and art direction are generally considered charming, though some reviewers note that they appear somewhat dated.
“The music and art direction are charming, even if they look a bit dated.”
“The music and art direction are charming, but they feel a bit dated.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the PC port is often derived from its glitches, such as enemy models stretching in a way that inadvertently creates comedic moments, adding an unexpected layer of amusement to the gameplay experience.
“But this version (PC port) is quite glitchy; at times, the enemy models would stretch out, blocking the camera. To be honest, it was quite funny.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating a lack of genuine effort or quality in its design and gameplay.
“A very blatant cash grab of a game that has no desire to be anything more than that.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”
