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BOMBFEST

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71%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
100% User Score Based on 22 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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BOMBFEST is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Sudden Event Studios and was released on January 31, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

BOMBFEST is a 4 player party game that features blocks, toys, bombs, and explosions. It’s like sumo wrestling with explosive! The last player standing earns the most points, and the player with the most points at the end wins!

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
  • Easy to pick up and play with simple controls, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
  • Engaging local multiplayer with up to 4 players and bots, delivering chaotic and fun physics-based gameplay.
  • Lots of unlockables including bombs, characters, outfits, and customization, providing good replay value.
  • No online multiplayer mode available, limiting play to local sessions only.
  • Relatively few game modes and arenas, which may cause gameplay to feel repetitive after extended play.
  • Achievements issues on some platforms and minor visual annoyances such as grating color combinations.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is fast-paced, chaotic, and easy to pick up, offering frantic, over-the-top action with creative bomb types and imaginative map design. It excels as a fun, addictive local brawler perfect for short bursts, featuring polished mechanics and progressive unlocks that keep it engaging.

    • “The gameplay is very chaotic, throwing bombs, diving away from danger, props flying everywhere due to explosions, near misses, insane explosions that blow you out of the map, or amazing trickshots that you somehow survive.”
    • “Bombfest is a magnificent party game with frantic, addictive, over-the-top and light-hearted action where no player is left out, along with plenty of additional content to keep the gameplay varied.”
    • “Fun, chaotic gameplay with creative bomb types, imaginative map design, progressive unlocks, and a charming atmosphere.”
    • “Very polished, neat gameplay, easy to pick up, not really any winning strategy, just foolish frenzy.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature charming, polygonal visuals with creative and colorful designs, though some color combinations and certain arenas may feel less appealing. Overall, the game boasts impressive 3D graphics and aesthetics, contributing to an enjoyable and visually engaging experience.

    • “A good amount of creativity, great graphics and simple controls makes a fun time for anyone.”
    • “This game has amazing mechanics, great 3D graphics, and a developer who is super dedicated to his game.”
    • “You've got great stages, a variety of bombs, tons of hats, pretty visuals, and countless explosions.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by its fun, explosive gameplay that creates tense yet amusing moments. It also fosters enjoyable, lighthearted experiences in couch multiplayer sessions, making it entertaining for both avid and casual players alike.

    • “Some explode directly, there are mines and many more, it is a blast to play this game, creating very tense and funny moments.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features excellent optimization, maintaining a stable 120fps locked to the user's framerate, resulting in smooth and consistent performance.

    • “The performance is great, it is locked to your framerate but it runs at a stable 120fps all the time.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a story or campaign mode, focusing instead on same-screen multiplayer gameplay. Players can compete against bots, but there is no online multiplayer or narrative content.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is playful and fitting for a toyroom setting, featuring triumphant and competitive tones with lively horns and triangle chime accents.

    • “Good playful music that belongs in the toyroom yet is triumphant and competitive in its sound, featuring horns with triangle chime accents.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts a high replayability score of 9/10, indicating that players find it engaging and enjoyable to revisit multiple times. Its content and mechanics likely offer varied experiences that maintain interest over repeated playthroughs.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for perfectly matching its theme and overall nature, creating an immersive and fitting experience.

    • “Great atmosphere that fits in with the theme and nature of the game.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a fun and wholesome emotional experience, providing enjoyment both in group settings and solo play.

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BOMBFEST is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

BOMBFEST is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing BOMBFEST.

BOMBFEST was released on January 31, 2019.

BOMBFEST was developed by Sudden Event Studios.

BOMBFEST has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked BOMBFEST for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

BOMBFEST is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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