Bolt'N'Punch

About

"Bolt'N'Punch" is an action-packed game featuring Lyft, the last human in a robot-infested Food for Thought factory. Armored with powerful punches, Lyft battles various enemy types, using the environment as an ally. Uncovering hidden secrets, Lyft's journey aims to confront the mastermind behind the robotic uprising with style and force.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cute and simple gameplay that is enjoyable for short play sessions.
Fun mechanics with special powers and easy achievements, making it appealing for casual players.
Visually appealing with decent graphics and a charming atmosphere.

The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Repetitive gameplay with endless waves of enemies can detract from the overall experience.
Some bugs and glitches, particularly with collectibles and achievements, can hinder enjoyment.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The gameplay is characterized as short, simple, and smooth, drawing comparisons to arena shooters and games like Doom, with a focus on using mechanical gloves for combat. While some players appreciate the fun and refreshing mechanics, others express a dislike for the continually regenerating waves of enemies, suggesting a desire for more complexity and a difficulty setting. Overall, the game offers entertaining mechanics but may benefit from further development to enhance its gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay was short-lived but was entertaining and refreshing.”
- “Your character wears a pair of metallic, mechanical gloves that allow 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
75%
19%
The game's story is conveyed primarily through environmental storytelling and audio recordings, which some players find engaging but others feel lacks depth and character presence. While the comedic dialogue adds charm, there are calls for more cinematic moments and verbal storytelling to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the story is considered adequate but could benefit from expansion and a more immersive approach.
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The graphics of the game are described as visually appealing and of commercial-grade quality, with many users praising their aesthetic. However, there are significant performance issues, as players report severe lag even at the lowest graphic settings, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game is also visually appealing and I'd consider the visuals to be of a commercial-grade quality.”
- “Very nice graphics.”
- “It was far too laggy, even at the lowest graphic settings, and doing everything to make my graphics go lower.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly the end credits song, which many players found awesome. However, some users expressed frustration with certain sound elements, like the fishtank noise, and noted a desire for a more destructible environment. Overall, the game's audio presentation, including music and sound effects, is considered strong.
- “The game is presented quite well visually and audibly with music and sound effects.”
- “The song in the end credits was awesome.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game enjoyable for a free title, though they note that the achievements can be somewhat buggy, albeit not severely impacting the overall experience.
- “The achievements are a bit buggy, but in a not terrible way.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users express a desire for improved optimization, indicating that the game's performance could be enhanced for a smoother experience.
- “Wish it was optimized a bit better.”
- “Wish it was optimized a bit better.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”