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Bounty Battle

Can I give Bounty Battle a slight recommendation for character diversity alone? No, I can’t. There are excessive issues through and through, including (but certainly not limited to) lack of fluency, gameplay variety, and depth.
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24%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay, graphics
23% User Score Based on 35 reviews
Critic Score 29%Based on 9 reviews

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Bounty Battle is a single player and multiplayer arcade fighting game. It was developed by Dark Screen Games and was released on September 10, 2020. It received negative reviews from both critics and players.

"Bounty Battle" is a crossover indie fighting game featuring characters from various popular indie titles such as Guacamelee!, Darkest Dungeon, Dead Cells, and Owlboy. Each character has unique abilities and a minion companion to assist in battles across arenas inspired by their own game worlds. The game offers multiple game modes, color and palette swap options, and up to 4-player matches.

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23%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
music4 positive mentions
gameplay5 negative mentions
  • The game features a diverse roster of characters from popular indie games, which is a major draw for fans.
  • The art style and music have received some praise, adding a certain charm to the overall experience.
  • Some players found enjoyment in the game despite its flaws, believing it has potential for improvement.
  • The gameplay is clunky and unpolished, with issues such as poor hit detection and slow combat mechanics.
  • There is a lack of online multiplayer and limited game modes, making the experience feel shallow and repetitive.
  • Many players feel the game was released too early, with numerous bugs and a lack of content that leaves it feeling incomplete.
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, unresponsive controls, and numerous technical issues, including janky animations and low-quality graphics. Many players find the combat system confusing and lacking depth, with ineffective tutorials and a lack of engaging single-player content. Overall, the game feels unfinished and disappointing, with calls for significant updates or an early access model to address these shortcomings.

    • “The developers should consider either an early access model or a major update that overhauls the gameplay.”
    • “Combat mechanics: attacks and combos need to be tighter and less choppy.”
    • “I'll happily revise my stance if they implement substantial changes to the gameplay.”
    • “Loading up and playing the game on release day was extremely disappointing in both gameplay and visuals.”
    • “Graphics are amateur, gameplay and controls are worse than those old flash games from 1999 that you could play for free in your web browser.”
    • “Janky menus, awful combat, a shocking framerate, crude animations and poorly explained mechanics leave this one in a hole that's surely impossible to climb out of; a hole that should be boarded up and forgotten about.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players finding them below average and reminiscent of outdated flash games. While the art style is generally appreciated, particularly for character designs and fight levels, the overall visual presentation lacks depth and fails to enhance the gameplay experience. Some players noted that the graphics, while not the primary focus of a fighting game, contribute to an empty feeling in the game's world.

    • “I liked the art style of the fight levels.”
    • “Pros ~ the graphics are really neat, characters (at least the ones I know) stay true to the originals while some are improved from their 16/32-bit pixel prototypes.”
    • “I will say, that the game has a good art style.”
    • “Loading up and playing the game on release day was extremely disappointing in both gameplay and visuals.”
    • “Graphics are amateur; gameplay and controls are worse than those old flash games from 1999 that you could play for free in your web browser.”
    • “Graphically, it is below average.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and nostalgic ties to the characters' original games. While it enhances the experience, some feel it doesn't fully compensate for other shortcomings in gameplay and presentation. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Most animations are fine & the music is really a blast (big shout-out to adhensivewombat)”
    • “Trailer looked awesome, music is something you actually expect from a game about heroes from indie games.”
    • “At least the music is always nice to hear, but in a fighting game that doesn't help either.”
    • “Also, a little note on the music in the intro.”
    • “Plus, if you wait some time in the menu, the intro starts playing again, but when it ends, the music in the menu won't play again.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment over the lack of a dedicated story mode, despite the intriguing premise of "all worlds collide in this final confrontation to determine the fate of the universe." Many feel that the game could benefit from a more developed narrative experience, such as a story mode or ladder, to enhance engagement. Overall, the expectation for a richer storytelling element remains unfulfilled.

    • “Add at least some kind of story mode or ladder, and that will be good.”
    • “With the short story in the description, I was expecting a story mode, especially since it said 'all worlds collide in this final confrontation to determine the fate of the universe.' I thought that'd be a fun story to play.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users noting that it remains quite buggy.

    • “But unfortunately, the game is still quite buggy.”
    • “The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced multiple glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and framerate issues, confusing combat mechanics, and unhelpful tutorials. Additionally, low-resolution character models, janky hitboxes, unattractive menus, and a lack of online multiplayer contribute to an overall unsatisfactory experience. Single-player content is also noted to be limited.

    • “The performance and framerate are awful, making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
    • “The combat mechanics are confusing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Character models look low-resolution and cheap, giving the game an unpolished feel.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, with players finding amusement in chaotic scenarios, such as characters acting nonsensically or failing to engage with one another during battles. This unpredictability adds a layer of comedic value to the gameplay experience.

    • “What I witnessed was unintentionally hilarious: one character just stood there, swinging aimlessly, while others teamed up against a single fighter, completely ignoring each other.”
    • “But wanna know something funny?”
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Bounty Battle is a arcade fighting game.

Bounty Battle is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Bounty Battle was released on September 10, 2020.

Bounty Battle was developed by Dark Screen Games.

Bounty Battle has received negative reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

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

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