Bombini
- January 17, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
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PC
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Windows
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Windows Phone
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and charming concept with satisfying mechanics for commanding bees and gathering pollen.
- Visually appealing with nice graphics, Bombini provides a calm and enjoyable experience, despite its short playtime.
- Players appreciate the fun discovery of controls and the atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience for a brief gaming session.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under 30 minutes, leaving some players wanting more content.
- There are some vague instructions and controls that can lead to confusion, detracting from the overall experience.
- The lack of a proper win condition and some untapped potential in gameplay mechanics make it feel incomplete.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging, with enjoyable exploration and mechanics that encourage player discovery, particularly with hidden controls. However, players suggest that incorporating additional features like bee upgrades, achievements, and light building elements could enhance the experience and create larger, more complete levels. Overall, it is seen as a promising concept demo for bee-based gameplay.
“I enjoyed exploring the world and the game mechanics. Although the game teaches you most of the controls, I found the one they didn't tell you fun to discover myself.”
“I think adding simple mechanics like some bee upgrades (speed, capacity), some extra challenges using achievements, and maybe some light building elements (like building checkpoints) would have made for much larger levels and made it feel more like a complete sokpop game.”
“I think adding simple mechanics like some bee upgrades (speed, capacity), some extra challenges using achievements, and maybe some light building elements (building checkpoints?) would have been able to make much larger levels, and make it feel more like a complete sokpop game.”
“A surprisingly strong concept demo for bee-based gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with many users recommending experiencing it without distractions to fully appreciate its strengths. Overall, the immersive environment is considered a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
“I suggest playing the game without any distractions first to fully soak up the atmosphere, as I really feel that's where the game excels!”
“The atmosphere in this game is truly immersive and captivating, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality, contributing to a visually appealing experience in a calm and quick-paced game.
“Nice graphics, calm and quick game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its appealing visuals and charming concept. The repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“While it's a cute idea and looks pretty good, it's ultimately pretty tedious to play and beat.”
