Enter the nightmare circus in Bone Dust, a skill-based arena bullet hell. With fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay and epic boss battles, you'll battle against horrendous enemies using your playing cards as a weapon. Put your skills to the test and conquer the global leaderboard!
The game is free to play and offers a fun, fast-paced experience with a unique clown theme.
Gameplay is satisfying, especially when defeating enemies, and the movement mechanics can lead to exciting moments.
The game has potential for future updates and improvements, making it an interesting title to follow.
The monetization model is frustrating, requiring players to pay for tokens to submit scores to the leaderboard.
The game suffers from significant bugs, including lag and control issues that detract from the overall experience.
Jumping mechanics feel floaty and imprecise, making navigation challenging and frustrating at times.
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally described as fast-paced and enjoyable, though some players express frustration with the monetization mechanics and lag issues. Additionally, while the dash mechanic adds some versatility, it can lead to unpredictable movement when combining directional inputs. Overall, the gameplay experience is fun but marred by technical and design inconsistencies.
“Fast-paced gameplay.”
“I love the gameplay regardless, but please, for the love of God, fix the lag.”
“The dash mechanic helps overcome this slightly, but it works in all four cardinal directions, so if you are pressing forward and sideways at the same time, it feels like a coin flip which way you end up dashing.”
“It wasn't the same game mechanically.”
“The dash mechanic helps overcome this slightly, but this works in all four cardinal directions, so if you are pressing forwards and sideways at the same time, it feels like a coin-flip which way you end up dashing.”
“Please, for the love of God, fix the lag.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has received criticism for requiring players to purchase "tokens" to engage in leaderboard activities, with only a single free token provided initially. Many users find this approach frustrating and view it as exploitative.
“The monetization mechanic is unique, as you need to pay for 'tokens' to participate in the leaderboard, but they do provide a 'free token' at the beginning, which is a first for me.”
“Fun, but the monetization mechanic is frustrating.”
“You need to pay for 'tokens' in order to participate in the leaderboard. They give you a 'free token' at the beginning, but this is the first time I've seen such a monetization strategy.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality, though some players find the clown aesthetic unappealing. However, issues with lag detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of boredom with the gameplay.
“The graphics are great, but the game itself feels boring fast to me.”
“The clown aesthetic isn't my personal preference, but I love the gameplay regardless. However, please, for the love of God, fix the lag.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its overall quality, but many users express dissatisfaction with its optimization, indicating that performance issues detract from the experience.
“Very good game, but the optimization is lacking.”
“The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the requirements.”
“I experience frequent frame drops and long loading times, which ruin the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, users report that it suffers from consistent bugs and lag in specific areas, impacting overall stability.
“Very fun and addicting, but it is consistently buggy and laggy in certain areas.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I often encounter glitches that disrupt gameplay, which is frustrating.”