Bolt'N'Punch

Food for Thought strives to deliver the best food products to the common people, but when its robot workers turn against Lyft, the last human in the factory, she has to step up and punch some steel. Uncover the truth behind this attack, find your boss for answers, and put an end to this with style and power. Unleash powerful blows to enemies, use them as a weapon and utilize the environment to y…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cute and simple gameplay that is enjoyable for a short playtime of 20-30 minutes.
Fun mechanics with special powers and a casual, relaxing atmosphere.
Visually appealing with decent graphics and good voice acting.

The game suffers from lag and performance issues, making it difficult to play on various systems.
Some achievements are buggy and collectibles can glitch out of the map.
Repetitive gameplay with endless waves of enemies can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
15 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its short, simple, and smooth mechanics, reminiscent of arena shooters and Doom-style action. Players enjoy the fun and refreshing experience of using mechanical gloves to engage in combat against waves of enemies, although some find the regenerating enemy waves less appealing. Overall, while the gameplay is entertaining, there is potential for deeper complexity and difficulty settings to enhance the experience further.
- “The gameplay was short-lived but was entertaining and refreshing.”
- “Your character wears a pair of metallic, mechanical gloves that allows her to punch and throw enemies.”
- “To be completely blunt, I'm not a fan of continually regenerating waves of enemies, although I understand why designers tend to use that gameplay tactic.”
- “I am reminded of the gameplay style of 'arena shooters,' where a player is dropped into a large area with never-ending waves of enemies that they need to eliminate.”
- “It could benefit from a difficulty setting, and I think it has the right basis to become a potentially good roguelike if the developers want to use their mechanics for something more complex.”
story
8 mentions
13 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and audio recordings, which some players find engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and character presence. There are calls for more cinematic moments and verbal storytelling to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the comedic dialogue adds charm, but the reliance on environmental cues may leave some players wanting more.
- “There's adequate storytelling in the game, with the progression through the factory and the recordings that you pick up.”
- “I really like the idea of this, and the sound, but it is laggy to play, so I will never know the story.”
- “Would've liked to have seen the main character more in cinematics and would've appreciated more verbal storytelling as I find the story relies too much on the environment.”
- “Story progression is performed by picking up recordings that play audio files and, as you progress through the factory, you go through various rooms and specialized areas.”
graphics
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are visually appealing and of commercial-grade quality, but some users report significant lag issues even at the lowest settings, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game is also visually appealing, and I'd consider the visuals to be of commercial-grade quality.”
- “Very nice graphics.”
- “It was far too laggy, even at the lowest graphic settings, despite my efforts to reduce the graphics further.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly the end credits song, while some players find certain sound elements, like the fishtank noise, to be annoying. Overall, the game's audio presentation, including music and sound effects, is praised for its quality.
- “The game is presented quite well visually and audibly with music and sound effects.”
- “The song in the end credits was awesome.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game enjoyable for a free title, though they note that the achievement system has some bugs, which are not overly disruptive to the experience.
- “The achievements are a bit buggy, but not in a terrible way.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The game often freezes during loading screens, which is frustrating.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, users feel that the game's optimization could be improved, indicating that performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I wish it was optimized a bit better.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues that make it unplayable at times.”
- “It feels like the developers rushed the optimization process, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”