Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses

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Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Dream Safe and was released on February 16, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Take control of a robot named Bolt in over 50 levels of 3D platforming fun inspired by 90's and early 2000's classic platform games. It is a collect-a-thon at heart and rewards the player constantly in an evolving hub world!

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features vibrant graphics and well-designed levels, providing a nostalgic and engaging experience reminiscent of classic platformers.
It offers a substantial amount of content with 48 levels, various upgrades, and collectibles, making it rewarding for completionists.
The evolving hub world and unique gameplay mechanics, such as gliding and rail grinding, keep the gameplay fresh and enjoyable.

Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly in early access, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
The game can be challenging, with certain collectibles being difficult to find, leading to potential frustration for players not inclined towards exploration.
While the game is fun, it may not appeal to those looking for a more casual experience, as it requires significant effort to collect nearly all items.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and diverse, featuring a charming protagonist, Bolt, who navigates various worlds to fix toys infected by digital germs. Players appreciate the smooth performance at sixty frames per second, with a variety of mechanics like gliding and rail grinding that keep the experience fresh. While some minor bugs are noted due to the early access status, the overall level design and power-ups contribute to an enjoyable and varied gameplay experience.
- “Each world has a distinct style, and level designs and power-ups vary in a good way so nothing overstays its welcome while giving the player a good variety of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay stays fresh with gliding, rail grinding, ice skating, and more.”
- “You play as Bolt, a quaint little robot mechanic who has to shrink down and fix toys because his rival, Mr. Coin, infected them all with digital germs!”
- “Alita: I suppose I can appreciate the mechanical purity of sixty frames.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its wholesome emotional tone, with players highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of warmth and positivity simply through the act of existing as a character. Reviewers appreciate the game's focus on kindness and uplifting experiences, contributing to an overall feel-good atmosphere.
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall experience, with players noting that it brings the shop to life and complements the environment effectively. Many find themselves tapping along to the tunes, indicating a strong positive impact on gameplay.
- “The shop literally comes to life with new staff and music as you play.”
- “Lilith: Wait, does the developer realize they made the shop music so catchy? I've been tapping my foot for three hours!”
- “The OST and the SFX were very in keeping with the environment and made it a very pleasant experience.”
- “Lilith: wait, does the developer realize they made the shop music so catchy I've been tapping my foot for three hours?”
- “Does Bolt have one music video?”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics are praised for their impressive lighting optimization, particularly on the Steam Deck, and are described as cute and engaging, contributing to a visually appealing experience. While not groundbreaking, the aesthetics are noted for their ability to captivate players.
- “I liked the storyline that was introduced at the start; the graphics are very cute and engaging.”
- “Look at these graphics—the developer really knew how to optimize the lighting for one Steam Deck.”
- “I mean, it’s no 'diamond pony,' but the developer has a real eye for 'make-them-stare' aesthetics!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is still in early access and exhibits some optimization issues, particularly with controller responsiveness and performance in certain stages, especially during boss fights. Despite these problems, it is praised as a well-crafted platformer that innovates throughout its levels.
- “It may still have some problems due to being early access, but it's a very well done ingenious platformer that always finds a way to renovate itself in interesting ways every few levels, even the hub often renovates itself in interesting ways.”
- “Check out my Steam Deck performance review here: https://www.youtube.”
- “It may still have some problems due to being early access, such as not dodging left or right when you aren't jumping in 2D, semi-top and isometric perspective stages, especially with the controller. This issue is mostly noticeable in some boss fights, along with minor and problematic performance issues in most of the fourth world. Despite these flaws, it's a very well done and ingenious platformer that consistently finds ways to innovate itself in interesting ways every few levels, even the hub often renovates itself in interesting ways.”
- “Alita: (doing three flips over Kidd’s head) designer, tell me—is this game optimized?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while the game has some minor glitches and issues, they are not significant enough to detract from the experience. Additionally, it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck at 60 fps, indicating good stability on that platform.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck at 60 FPS.”
- “The game maintains a solid frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There were numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The storyline has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its engaging introduction and cute graphics, others find it lacking depth and overall unimpressive.
- “I liked the storyline that was introduced at the start; the graphics are very cute and engaging.”
- “The story is kind of meh.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic combat and memorable characters, particularly the amusing interactions with Handsome Jack, who adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “And the combat is hilarious!”
- “Handsome Jack: (laughing) I love this Mr. Coin guy!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the variety in grinding mechanics, such as gliding, rail grinding, and ice skating, which help keep the gameplay experience engaging and dynamic.

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Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses is a casual action adventure game.

Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses is available on PC and Windows.

Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses was released on February 16, 2023.

Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses was developed by Dream Safe.

Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses is a single player game.

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