Bomb Squad Academy

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Bomb Squad Academy is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Systemic Games and was released on January 4, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Save the world one wire at a time with Bomb Squad Academy, a puzzle game where you have to defuse bombs under a time constraint.

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Audience ScoreBased on 343 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability6 negative mentions

Engaging and fun puzzle gameplay that introduces players to basic electronics and logic gates in an accessible way.
Well designed and polished with gradual difficulty progression and an enjoyable sense of tension from the bomb timer mechanic.
Affordable price for the quality and educational value it offers, suitable for beginners and enjoyable even for those with some electronics background.

Very short game length, typically completed within 1 to 2 hours, leading to low replay value.
Lacks additional content such as a level editor or workshop support to extend gameplay and enable community-created puzzles.
Some puzzles can feel overly tutorial-like or too easy for experienced players, and a few minor technical or design simplifications reduce realism.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
The gameplay offers cleverly designed, logical puzzle mechanics that are easy to learn but occasionally challenging, providing an enjoyable and educational experience related to simple electronics. However, the content is quite limited, often resulting in a very short total playtime of around 1-2 hours, leaving many players wishing for more puzzles or additional modes to extend gameplay. Workshop or community-generated content is anticipated to enhance its replay value.
- “This is a fantastic puzzler with complex and unique mechanics that are presented to the player in an easily digestible way.”
- “The rules are clear and simple and every mechanic is explained properly.”
- “Each section adds a new mechanic on top of what you learned in previous sections.”
- “I wouldn't recommend because of the lack of gameplay.”
- “Not a game - just a tutorial where every mechanic of the game is introduced and tested if understood.”
- “The mechanical foundation on the other hand is very solid and if this ever gets workshop support I think the user-generated content will make up for the way too easy and not well thought out puzzles included in the base game.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
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The graphics are generally praised for being clean, appealing, and well-suited to the game's educational and puzzle-focused theme, often exceeding expectations for this type of game. While simple, the art style is effective and enhances the overall experience without unnecessary complexity. Minor graphical issues are rare and do not detract from the game's visual quality.
- “The graphics are way better than they need to be for this kind of game.”
- “Simple but nice graphics and the puzzles are great.”
- “Graphics are very appealing and fit this genre.”
- “This is not the normal 2017 recycled trash game with a sub-label like zombie, minecrafty, open world, multiplayer, all in one, mishmash franken game: now with lame AI, poo graphic blobs that look like all the other games we have seen for the last three years.”
- “[*]very minor graphical issue.”
- “Originally a very short game designed to develop understanding of basic circuit construction and how various components interact with one another with the 'disarming a bomb' aesthetic.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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The game is widely criticized for having little to no replayability, with players finishing it quickly and finding no incentive to return. The lack of features like random generation or customization limits its lasting appeal, making its price feel unjustified for the short experience.
- “There are no workshop options for custom-made bombs, which would give this game an intense, never-ending replay value.”
- “Not much replay value if you're good at remembering how you solved a puzzle as soon as you come back to it, even months later... so I'm keeping my fingers crossed in the hope that there are more levels, or even better a procedurally generated random bomb endless mode.”
- “Basically anything to increase the replay value after you have beaten the game in about 1-2 hours.”
- “No replayability value whatsoever. A game like this should be either under 1 euro or have a random generator. I feel like I was scammed; this is not a game, this is a demo!”
- “I've completed the game in one hour, which is quite expensive ($7 per hour) with no replayability so far.”
- “There's no replay value, so $5 is too much!”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting, with background tracks creating a motivating and enjoyable atmosphere. Some users appreciate the tense musical shifts during timer countdowns, enhancing the gameplay experience, though there are suggestions for more varied tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received and complements the game's tone effectively.
- “Graphics are more than adequate and the music is relaxing when not interspersed with the timer countdown beeps (can be turned off in the options).”
- “The music, design, and dialogue are all very motivating and enjoyable.”
- “The sound of the timer ticking combined with the musical score will have you on the edge of your seat at times.”
- “The music is all stock (as far as I can tell).”
- “The first time I started it, the background music came on but the game itself didn't start.”
- “Background music is ok and game is worth the £3.99 price tag.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers an interesting experience but is criticized for having a short and somewhat anticlimactic story, leaving players wishing for a more developed story mode or additional content. However, it is appreciated for avoiding excessive DLC or forced narrative gimmicks.
- “Lots of potential for a story mode or a circuit builder to increase playability, as at the moment it's a little short and that's pretty anticlimactic.”
- “Overall, a well made, interesting game that is just a little lacking in story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its subtle and clever notes that add a lighthearted touch, making the puzzle-solving experience enjoyable. However, some users feel the game's short 45-minute duration limits the full comedic potential.
- “Great idea and the game is pretty funny.”
- “You are mostly left alone with these bombs with the occasional notes to offer subtle hints such as "closed loop" or to give some humor.”
- “It's a very funny game if you like solving puzzles!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game's stability reliable, with most experiencing a smooth performance and no bugs, though a few minor glitches may occasionally occur but can be resolved by restarting the level.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach is viewed positively, with players feeling it is fair and not aggressively focused on extracting money compared to other games.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the atmosphere could be enhanced by adding challenges like limited visibility, such as a lighted area around the mouse, to create a more immersive and tense experience.

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1h Median play time

2h Average play time

1h Main story

2h Completionist

1-5h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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Bomb Squad Academy is a casual simulation game.

Bomb Squad Academy is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 1 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 2 hours to finish. On average players spend around 2 hours playing Bomb Squad Academy.

Bomb Squad Academy was released on January 4, 2019.

Bomb Squad Academy was developed by Systemic Games.

Bomb Squad Academy has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Bomb Squad Academy is a single player game.

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