Bombing Bastards

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Bombing Bastards is a single player and multiplayer arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Sanuk Games and was released on December 4, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Bombing Bastards" is a classic arcade-style game with destructive action and explosive fun. Play as a lovable bomb disposal expert and blast your way through 30 single-player levels or challenge friends in 9 multiplayer modes. With various enemies, power-ups, and environments, this game will keep you on your toes while trying to save the world one bomb at a time.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Bomberman series, with similar gameplay mechanics and power-ups.
Single-player mode can be challenging and engaging, providing a sense of progression and boss battles.
The graphics and sound design are appealing, and the game can be fun when played with friends locally.

Online multiplayer functionality is broken and has not been fixed, making it impossible to play with friends as intended.
The game suffers from poor level design and frustrating difficulty spikes, often requiring superhuman timing and luck to progress.
Controls can be unresponsive and the character's hitbox is unclear, leading to frequent and unfair deaths.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the updated visuals and polished artwork, others feel that it lacks the charm of its inspirations and prefer the simpler, classic designs. Overall, the aesthetics are seen as a blend of good-looking graphics with some clumsy elements.
- “Good looking graphics”
- “+ nice graphics”
- “An old school game with updated graphics and sound.”
- “Aesthetically, the game doesn't quite have the charm of the series that inspired it.”
- “One problem that arises from the aesthetics is the playable character's design.”
- “I would have preferred the square graphics from Bomberman over this new graphics, which is quite clumsy.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the remixed public domain tracks underwhelming and poorly integrated, while others appreciate the addictive quality of the soundtrack. Voiceovers have been criticized for their low quality, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music seems to lack the compelling nature expected in a modern game, with some tracks feeling outdated or out of place.
- “Good soundtrack”
- “(+) soundtrack = addictive :)”
- “Awesome clone of a classic game, epic soundtrack, have a blast!”
- “The soundtrack is all remixed versions of songs that are very old and probably in the public domain, and they don't feel like they belong in the game at all.”
- “The voiceovers are terrible and sound like they were recorded in an empty racquetball court.”
- “The music is all taken from public domain and mostly seems rather understated.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being bland and unresponsive, with many elements feeling recycled from previous Bomberman games, including power-ups and stage hazards. Overall, players find it lacking in innovation and engagement.
- “The gameplay was somewhat bland, and the controls didn't feel responsive enough.”
- “This game has the exact same gameplay, from the commentary when collecting power-ups to the stage hazards, and even the power-ups are the same as in the Bomberman games.”
- “Sorely lacking in gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as occasionally funny and enjoyable, providing moments of lightheartedness that enhance the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on and keeps me laughing throughout my playtime.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that never get old.”
- “The comedic timing and clever jokes make every moment enjoyable and add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode, while challenging and engaging, is best suited for players seeking a single-player experience, especially considering its 2014 release and lack of updates. Reviewers recommend it for those interested in the narrative, but advise potential buyers to read further reviews to assess its overall value.
- “The story mode in this game is challenging to say the least, enemies can avoid bombs, shoot you, and break blocks to name a few.”
- “If you want to buy it just to play the story mode/single player, then it is right for you and I highly recommend it.”
- “The 'story' mode in this game is challenging to say the least; enemies can avoid bombs, shoot you, and break blocks, to name a few.”
- “Honestly, considering that the game was made in 2014 and there have been no updates since, if you want to buy it just to play the story mode/single player, then it might be right for you. I highly recommend reading my review and my points to know if the game is really worth it or not.”