Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
- July 24, 2018
- Trinity Team srls
- 10h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans" is the first official game featuring the classic duo in a co-op or single player scrolling beat 'em up adventure. With retro pixel art graphics and a fighting system reminiscent of the characters, players will engage in mass brawls, mini-games, and classic humor. Expect plenty of slaps, beans, and a dune buggy to navigate various locations.
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Reviews
- The game perfectly captures the nostalgic vibe of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's movies, with great references and humor.
- The soundtrack features original music from the films, enhancing the overall experience.
- The pixel art style and animations are beautifully done, making the game visually appealing.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth in combat mechanics.
- There are bugs and technical issues that can disrupt the experience, such as soft locks and AI problems.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
- music141 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the inclusion of original soundtracks from the iconic Bud Spencer and Terence Hill movies, which enhances the nostalgic experience. The soundtrack is described as fantastic, fitting perfectly with the game's theme and humor, and is considered a major highlight that elevates the overall enjoyment of the game. While some players noted occasional oddities in the music, the overwhelming sentiment is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that captures the essence of the beloved films.
“The game hits the mark right away with its music, setting, and that unique vibe that perfectly pays tribute to the legendary duo.”
“The soundtrack is just amazing.”
“The original music, character likeness, and even signature fight moves are all featured in the game.”
“Annoying music.”
“The songs are the original with Italian singers phonetically repeating English sentences on loop.”
“Those songs 'try' to get the feeling of the original songs, but in my opinion they are not that good.”
- gameplay90 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, particularly in the latter stages, but it retains a lighthearted charm reminiscent of the source material. While some players appreciate the variety introduced by mini-games and the nostalgic elements, many feel that the core mechanics lack depth and can become monotonous. Overall, it offers a fun experience for fans of the franchise, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex beat-em-up experience.
“I also love that there is variety in gameplay, not just fighting, but also a car race and other things to do.”
“The gameplay is simple yet fun and the mini-games help to break up the monotony of the standard beat'em up sections.”
“It's a wonderful pearl, awesome gameplay and pixel art graphics.”
“The gameplay between the constant story bits is dull.”
“In conclusion, a game which had great potential but ended up wasting it all with mediocre gameplay and a horrible QA.”
“The gameplay itself is nothing special, at times getting repetitive although never what you could call bad.”
- humor74 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Slaps and Beans" is widely praised for its nostalgic references and slapstick comedy, effectively capturing the spirit of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's classic films. Players appreciate the game's witty dialogue, amusing mini-games, and entertaining fight mechanics, although some note that the humor may not always land perfectly. Overall, it is considered a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of the original movies, with a charming retro aesthetic that enhances its comedic appeal.
“Slaps and Beans is a fun beat 'em up that captures the humor and spirit of the Bud Spencer & Terence Hill movies nearly perfectly.”
“Honestly, the dialogues read themselves like they are straight out of the movies and made me laugh.”
“The humor isn't really as good (trashy) as in the movies, I kind of read them with more or less enthusiasm.”
- story65 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted homage to Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's films, filled with humorous references and gags that capture the essence of their cinematic adventures. While the narrative is simple and often serves merely as a backdrop for gameplay, it successfully evokes nostalgia for fans of the duo, despite some criticisms regarding dialogue and character depth. Overall, the story is entertaining and complements the slapstick combat, making it a fun experience, albeit short and occasionally repetitive.
“It's a great tribute to Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's movies together, with so many references, callbacks, and an actually fun (and silly like those movies) story.”
“The game contains loads of classic songs from the movies, a story that's an amalgamation of several films, and lots of nods and references to replicate the feel of a typical Bud Spencer & Terence Hill movie, succeeding at it mostly with a few exceptions of Bud and Terence's characters sometimes being a little bit too one-note and having occasionally iffy dialogue.”
“The story here isn't some epic gripping tale, but it is funny at times, and that's honestly good enough.”
“The gameplay between the constant story bits is dull.”
“Most of the cut-scenes are there to deliver some kind of gag as the plot is usually just you chasing some dude.”
“The story was crepe-thin and there was a lot of dialogue but I did chuckle a few times.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many praising the detailed pixel art style and animations that evoke nostalgia for classic arcade games. Reviewers noted the vibrant visuals and charming retro aesthetic, which enhance the overall experience, despite some minor graphical glitches. While some players feel that the graphics alone may not sustain long-term engagement, they contribute significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“The graphics are beautiful; it has the best looking pixel sea I've ever seen.”
“The production, graphics, and animations are perfect, really impressive, and extremely true to the source material.”
“Some of the most beautiful pixel graphics I have ever seen in a game before.”
“I've been thinking about it for a long time, but I haven't figured out why they had to choose such a graphical environment. I don't think it would hurt to overhaul the graphics of the game a bit.”
“The graphics and the mini-games lead the retro/arcade feeling, but have some glitches.”
“There are minor graphical bugs here and there, nothing major, just enough to catch one's eye.”
- stability22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to numerous glitches, particularly during key gameplay moments like the dune buggy sequences, which many players found frustrating and uncontrollable. While some users noted that these issues could be temporarily resolved, they still detracted from the overall experience, with reports of game freezes and characters getting stuck. Overall, the game is seen as a fun homage for fans, but its technical shortcomings significantly impact its stability.
“This game is a buggy mess, and I have no clue why it's so highly rated; in my opinion, it's totally undeserved.”
“The game itself contains various glitches, like characters getting stuck when pressing the 'action' button to progress certain story points. This was resolved by disconnecting controls from the given character and then reconnecting them after the CPU acted accordingly.”
“After completing the dune buggy race, the game froze on the loading screen, and I had to force quit it.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for effectively capturing the humor and essence of the original movies, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and sound effects. Players feel a strong sense of nostalgia and enjoyment, making it a delightful experience for fans of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“It brings the atmosphere of the movies to the video game – it is funny and dynamic.”
“But the greatest achievement of this game is the atmosphere, it really feels like re-enacting the iconic movies of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.”
“Excellent little game, recreating the atmosphere of the original movies very well.”
“The game tries (and somewhat succeeds) to transfer the atmosphere and the comedy of the movies into a video game's world.”
“But the greatest achievement of this game is the atmosphere; it really feels like re-enacting the iconic movies of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.”
“Pure fun and a must-have for all who fancy Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - terrific atmosphere thanks to the original soundtrack and songs.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Reviews on replayability are mixed, with some users highlighting that the game offers infinite replayability, while others feel it lacks significant replay value. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game can be replayed multiple times, the experience may not vary enough to keep players engaged long-term.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“There is no replay value.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
“Once you finish it, there's really nothing left to do.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance on both the Steam Deck and Windows 10, with no stuttering issues during gameplay. Players have reported a flawless experience, particularly when using an Xbox controller.
“Good performance on deck.”
“It runs smoothly on Windows 10 and plays superbly with the Xbox controller!”
“The optimization is severely lacking; we experienced constant stuttering during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the poor optimization leads to frustrating lag and performance issues.”
“The game feels unpolished due to its optimization problems, making it difficult to enjoy the core mechanics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, making them feel rejuvenated and emotionally connected to their past experiences.
“It made me feel 20 years younger.”
