Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans

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Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game. It was developed by Trinity Team and was released on April 20, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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music63 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

Captures the nostalgic essence of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's films with great humor and references.
Charming pixel art and a fantastic soundtrack featuring original music from the movies.
Fun gameplay with a variety of mini-games that break up the beat 'em up action.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited combat mechanics and enemy variety.
Some frustrating bugs and issues with AI partner behavior during certain levels.
Short playtime, with the main story being completed in just a few hours.

music
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its nostalgic value, featuring a robust selection of original soundtracks from the iconic films of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, perfectly complementing the game's humor and retro aesthetic. Many reviews highlight the music as a standout feature, with some stating that it alone makes the game worth playing, evoking fond memories of childhood and the beloved film duo.
- “Even the soundtrack features authentic music from their films, which instantly elevates the nostalgia.”
- “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 songs are the original with Italian singers phonetically repeating English sentences on loop.”
- “There are points in the game where you are swarmed by enemies and I forgot that it had repetitive and unenjoyable combat as the bom-baba-bom-baba-bom lalalalala music started.”
- “For every moment the music started to kick in and the action ramped up, an overlong cutscene would play or an obnoxious minigame would start up.”
gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
58%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, particularly in the beat-em-up mechanics and enemy variety. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and fun minigames that add variety, others criticize the overall lack of depth and polish, leading to a somewhat dull experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game manages to maintain a lighthearted tone and charm reminiscent of the classic films it pays homage to.
- “Sure, the gameplay isn’t a masterpiece and feels a bit repetitive in the second half, but it still manages to keep the lighthearted and fun tone of the movies.”
- “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.”
- “The only drawbacks are repetition - the brawling mechanics can feel a bit shallow over longer sessions - and the occasional clunky hit detection.”
- “Bugs and softlocks that force you to restart levels, repetitive and uninteresting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is nothing special, at times getting repetitive although never what you could call bad.”
humor
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Slaps and Beans" is widely praised for its nostalgic charm, drawing heavily from the comedic styles of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's classic films. Players appreciate the clean, slapstick humor and entertaining dialogue, which often elicits laughter through bizarre situations and amusing mini-games. While some find the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it successfully captures the essence of the beloved duo, making it a fun experience, especially in co-op mode.
- “It's clean humor based on bizarre situations, an entertaining opposites-attract buddy dynamic, and sound effects that keep you laughing from start to finish.”
- “Slaps and Beans is a love letter to classic Bud & Terence films—punchy, funny, and a bit wobbly.”
- “The humor isn't really as good (trashy) as in the movies, I kind of read them with more or less enthusiasm.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful pixel art style, detailed animations, and nostalgic homage to classic arcade aesthetics, particularly reminiscent of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill films. Many reviewers noted that the visuals enhance the overall experience, even if some felt that gameplay could be lacking. While there are minor graphical glitches, the overall artistic presentation is considered a highlight, making it visually appealing to fans of retro games.
- “The graphics are beautiful; it has the best looking pixel sea I've ever seen.”
- “The production, graphics, and animations are perfect, really impressive, extremely true to the source material.”
- “Some of the most beautiful pixel graphics I have ever seen in a game before.”
- “The graphics and animation are very detailed, but there's not much to keep me playing.”
- “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.”
- “It kind of does feel like a medium budget game from the early 90s, with all its rough edges and dubious segments. One expected from the developers only to distill the best of the period, not replicate the flaws.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a humorous homage to the films of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, filled with references and gags that capture the essence of their cinematic style. While the narrative is simple and often serves merely as a backdrop for gameplay, it successfully delivers a fun and light-hearted experience, appealing to fans of the duo. However, some players noted that the dialogue can be lengthy and disrupt the flow, and the overall plot lacks depth, making it more of a vehicle for slapstick action than a compelling tale.
- “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, and it mostly succeeds with a few exceptions.”
- “The story was crepe-thin and there was a lot of dialogue, but I did chuckle a few times.”
- “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.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for numerous glitches, particularly during key gameplay moments like the dune buggy race, which many players found nearly unplayable due to lag and control issues. While some users appreciated the nostalgic elements and humor, the frequent technical problems, including character freezes and game crashes, detracted significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun homage for fans, but its stability issues are a notable drawback.
- “This game is a buggy mess, and I have no clue why it's so highly rated; in my opinion, it's totally undeserved.”
- “I almost quit during the dune buggy sequence because the vehicle is uncontrollable, and I don't have time for this.”
- “What really bugs me is the race - this is technically not playable; it lags so bad that it is impossible to steer the buggy.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for effectively capturing the essence of the iconic Bud Spencer and Terence Hill movies, with vibrant graphics, a fitting soundtrack, and humorous storytelling that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how the music and sound effects contribute to the hilarity and nostalgia, making it a must-play for fans of the duo. Overall, the atmosphere is described as dynamic, fun, and a faithful recreation of the films.
- “What really sets the game apart is the atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some users finding the game infinitely replayable, while others suggest it lacks significant replay value. Overall, the consensus leans towards a strong potential for replayability, though not universally agreed upon.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “No replay value.”
- “Replayability is lacking.”
- “The game offers little incentive to play again.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game demonstrates excellent optimization, running smoothly on Windows 10 without any noticeable stuttering, even during intense local co-op gameplay. Players have reported flawless performance, 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 lacking; we experienced significant stuttering during gameplay, which really detracted from the experience.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, the performance issues make it hard to enjoy, especially during local co-op sessions.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frustrating lag and stuttering that disrupts the flow of play.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans" is praised for its emotional depth, serving as a nostalgic tribute to the beloved Italian cinema duo. Players report feeling a strong sense of nostalgia and joy, reminiscent of their youth, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans is more than a beat 'em up; it's a heartfelt love letter to two of Italy's most iconic cinema legends.”
- “It made me feel 20 years younger.”

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Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans is a arcade hack and slash game.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans was released on April 20, 2018.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans was developed by Trinity Team.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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