Bomber Bother

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Bomber Bother is a single player action game. It was developed by Dare Looks and was released on October 9, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Bomber Bother" is an action-packed local multiplayer game where players navigate maze-like levels, plant bombs, and strategize to eliminate opponents. The game features various characters, power-ups, and stylized pixel art graphics, providing a fun and engaging experience for up to 4 players. With different bomb mechanics and map designs, each round is a new opportunity to outsmart friends and claim victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming low-poly graphics and nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic titles, making it a fun and engaging experience.
It promotes a positive message about trans rights, which resonates with many players and adds a layer of social commentary.
The game is free to play and offers full controller support, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The gameplay can be frustrating, especially on classic difficulty, due to issues with AI and time constraints that hinder progress.
Many players find the mechanics repetitive and limited, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay as levels progress.
The game has been criticized for being a poorly executed ripoff of an existing minigame, with numerous bugs and design flaws that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as extremely limited and simplistic, featuring only one mechanic and goal, which can lead to frustration despite its addictive nature. While some players appreciate the potential of the mechanics, many criticize the execution, noting bugs and a lack of originality, ultimately deeming it a poorly designed experience that prioritizes delivering a political message over enjoyable gameplay.
- “The graphics style and gameplay make it feel like it could be a mini-game straight out of Banjo.”
- “The simple gameplay mixed with the level of difficulty makes it pretty addicting.”
- “Just another political game with fun gameplay (janky but fun) that can still deliver a message if done right by the developers.”
- “The gameplay is extremely limited.”
- “Overall, this game is very simple; you have a story, one game mechanic, and one goal.”
- “Beyond the issues with the game's gameplay loop and the inexplicable slowdown on later levels, the game is a slipshod ripoff of an existing title.”
story
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The game's story is straightforward and easy to follow, serving as a simple backdrop to its single game mechanic and goal. However, some users find the narrative intentionally poor, with elements designed to be unremarkable, leading to mixed feelings about its overall quality.
- “Overall, this game is very simple; you have a story, one game mechanic, and one goal.”
- “I'm here to review the game as a game, focusing on mechanics, graphics, movement, and story.”
- “Overall, this game is a very simple one; you have a story, one game mechanic, and one goal.”
- “Nothing is really 'too hard' to figure out, and the story is pretty easy to follow.”
- “The story is intentionally bad; I did giggle sometimes (rarely), but the story is an unreviewable core in my opinion. All the core elements are intentionally bad, and I won't review because of it.”
graphics
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The graphics are well-received, featuring a charming low-poly style reminiscent of N64 games, which adds a nostalgic feel to the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the effort put into the visual design, likening it to classic mini-games from titles like Banjo-Kazooie. Overall, the graphics align well with the game's intended aesthetic.
- “The graphics are good, what I expect from a low-poly style.”
- “There's clearly been some good effort put into this; the N64-like graphics are a nice touch.”
- “The graphics style and gameplay make it feel like it could be a mini-game straight out of Banjo.”
- “I'm here to review the game as a game, not whether they are 'right about trans or not.' I'm going to try to be non-political as possible (although the game's intention is to be political and I can't make promises), so I'm going to talk about mechanics, graphics, movement, and story.”
music
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The music and sound design in the game are heavily inspired by Grant Kirkhope, with a notable acknowledgment of his influence. Reviewers appreciate that all music and sound elements are well-integrated and enhance the overall experience.
- “The music and sound design is definitely inspired by Grant Kirkhope, and in fact, there is a special thanks to him and many other talented individuals in there.”
- “All music and sounds fit perfectly.”
- “The music and sound design is definitely inspired by Grant Kirkhope, and in fact, there is a special thanks to him and many other notable contributors.”
- “All music and sounds fit.”
stability
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The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and often broken, attributed to insufficient testing and developer skill. Despite these issues, some users still recommend the game, suggesting that its challenges may outweigh the technical flaws.
- “It's buggy and mostly broken due to lack of testing and general skill and aptitude from the failed game developers.”
- “It's a difficult game with some buggy or unfair AI, but I can recommend this game for sure.”