Bombing!!: A Graffiti Sandbox
- January 9, 2021
- Devon Wiersma
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Get on itch.io Store"Bombing!!: A Graffiti Sandbox" is a simulation game that lets you explore various levels and use every surface as your canvas to create graffiti art. With a wide range of tools, paints, and licensed music, you can unleash your creativity in this lo-fi world while vandalizing the environment. The game offers a chunky, crunchy art style, providing a unique and immersive experience for graffiti enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The game provides a relaxing and creative atmosphere, allowing players to express themselves through graffiti in a low-pressure environment.
- The simple paint tools and limited color palette encourage creativity, making it enjoyable for both experienced artists and casual doodlers.
- Players appreciate the charming graphics and the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of childhood experiences with graffiti.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including limited settings, small maps, and a lack of variety in tools and colors, which can hinder creativity.
- Some players find the pixelated graphics and the overall low-fi aesthetic unappealing, wishing for more fluid paint physics and better visuals.
- The absence of features like an undo button, jump mechanics, and larger canvases can be frustrating for users looking for a more comprehensive graffiti experience.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its upbeat nature and how it enhances the creative experience. However, many users find the limited selection of songs repetitive and express a desire for more tracks, including the option to add custom music. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, there are calls for greater variety and customization options.
“The music bops, the graphics are cool, and painting feels good.”
“The music in this game is really nice and definitely helps get you in the mood for creating something.”
“Ok, I know it's a pixel-based game, but it's honestly a lot cooler once you get in. The level design is actually really detailed, everything about this game is cool and a challenge, the paint actually has an opacity to it, the cans run out of paint, the music is nice, you move the boombox around to adjust the level... I mean it has a whole bunch of cool features.”
“You get four or five songs on a boombox that get very repetitive very fast, a ladder you can move, and a backpack you can throw down which contains a few colors in the form of a roller (large square), a marker (single pixel), and a spray can (a single pixel that takes uncomfortably long to apply).”
“Needs more songs on the radio though, maybe an option to include custom mp3s or tracks?”
“But please make an option to turn off music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and find the painting mechanics enjoyable, others criticize the pixelated visuals and note that the graphics require significant improvement. Overall, there is potential, but the execution falls short for many users.
“The music bops, the graphics are cool, and painting feels good.”
“I like the mechanics and the art style a lot but it still needs a ton of work.”
“The game offers a few different maps where you can use your imagination on the walls, but the graphics are not impressive; they look pixelated.”
“There is a lack of sound and graphics; you can even turn off the game's filter.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is mixed; while a sequel released two years later offers a more engaging narrative and additional options, the original game lacks a substantial storyline, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like spray painting.
“The sequel released two years later expands on the story and offers more options, which has piqued my interest.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
“The story is rich and immersive, making every decision feel impactful.”
“No story, just you and some spray paint.”
“There is a second part released two years later with story and more options that I am now really interested in.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features appealing mechanics and a distinctive art style, but it is noted that the game requires significant improvements before reaching its full potential.
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and the art style is impressive!”
“I made some gameplay footage in case you're on the fence about trying it!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by its immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a unique graffiti sandbox environment that invites creativity and exploration.
“A small, atmospheric graffiti sandbox game.”
