Budget Cuts Ultimate

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Budget Cuts Ultimate is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Neat Corporation and was released on September 20, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a great story and engaging gameplay, with a mix of humor and suspense that keeps players interested.
The addition of free locomotion enhances the experience, making movement more fluid compared to previous versions.
It combines content from both Budget Cuts 1 and 2, providing a substantial amount of gameplay and a fun stealth experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and inconsistent enemy behavior.
Controls can feel outdated and unintuitive, with reliance on teleportation and awkward item interactions.
Some players have reported problems with achievements not unlocking and issues with save systems, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The story is generally praised for its engaging plot and character development, particularly highlighting Rex the III as a compelling motivator. While some players find the dialogue overly lengthy and the execution lacking in certain areas, many appreciate the depth and twists within the narrative. Overall, the game is considered a fun and underrated experience, with a solid storyline that enhances the gameplay.
- “The story for the time is great and still holds up today to keep someone like me interested.”
- “I was very impressed at how much more serious and deeper the story and gameplay this game was than what I initially thought.”
- “One of the most underrated VR games I have ever played, I barely hear anybody talk about this game but it's super fun and has some amazing twists and turns story-wise.”
- “The dialogue is too bloated (except for Adam); you could cut 2/3 of Winta's dialogue and the story would actually improve.”
- “This is a port of a port, and the lighting was redone for the Quest version, so it looks very over-bright and non-atmospheric in a lot of areas compared to the originals.”
- “There is no story.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the teleport mechanic and the depth of the story, though some find certain segments confusing and reliant on walkthroughs. While the game shows its age, it offers a solid experience with various modes and mechanics that enhance replayability. Overall, it combines engaging gameplay with a compelling narrative, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
- “I was very impressed at how much more serious and deeper the story and gameplay in this game was than what I initially thought.”
- “Great story, great gameplay, and art style; definitely worth buying and playing.”
- “Budget Cuts might just be my most favorite VR game so far. This edition of the game comes with everything in one package for a good price, especially on sale, as it gives you around 6 hours of story campaign content and additional content like nightmare mode to put the fear of God in you, mutators to change up gameplay, and arcade mode.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “It doesn't affect the gameplay or the game itself in any way though, so it's fine for the most part depending on if you like getting achievements or not.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during critical moments. While some players appreciate the developers' efforts to address these issues with in-game solutions, the overall experience is marred by instability, despite moments of fun and engaging gameplay.
- “A great game that combines two genres into one. It's brilliantly built and runs smoothly, with only one crash during the final fight.”
- “It's also very buggy, and I had to troubleshoot this a lot before I could even start playing.”
- “I'd still buy them separately though; Ultimate has more optimizations, which makes the game very buggy at times.”
- “It's very fun and spooky at times, but it is also very buggy.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The optimization in the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting that while it enhances performance, it also introduces significant bugs, such as loading issues in certain areas. Despite these problems, players still recommend the game for its overall experience, expressing a desire for a toggle option to manage optimizations and hoping for future updates to address the issues.
- “I still recommend this game because it's a nice way to play both games and the menu looks very nice. I just wish those issues would be fixed or have a toggle for the optimizations.”
- “I can only assume this is some sort of optimization to make the quest work well - but I'm on PC.”
- “At one point in the game (don't remember where) you had to use your teleporter to go up through a hole in the ceiling, but the room above wasn't loading in properly because of the optimizations.”
- “Considering the game hasn't been updated in 2 years, I doubt this will be fixed. I just hope they don't try to bring over the optimizations and ruin the second game.”
- “I just wish those issues would be fixed or have a toggle for the optimizations.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics have received positive feedback for their significant improvements, featuring a revamped art style with better color balance that enhances the overall visual experience. Players find the graphics to be a compelling reason to buy and play the game.
- “Great story, great gameplay, and the art style is definitely worth buying and playing.”
- “Not to mention the graphics are revamped and look so much better, and the colors are better balanced.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is well-received, characterized by a lighthearted tone that complements its stealth mechanics. Players appreciate its clever wit and engaging comedic elements, which enhance the overall fun and slightly spooky atmosphere without dragging on.
- “It's a fun (mostly) stealth game that doesn't take itself too seriously; the sense of humor is on point and doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “It's funny, cool, slightly scary, and fun to play!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game has been criticized for its overly bright lighting in the Quest version, which detracts from the immersive experience compared to the original versions.

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Budget Cuts Ultimate is a arcade shooter game.

Budget Cuts Ultimate is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Budget Cuts Ultimate was released on September 20, 2023.

Budget Cuts Ultimate was developed by Neat Corporation.

Budget Cuts Ultimate has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Budget Cuts Ultimate is a single player game.

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