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Buggos is a single-player strategy game with a hilarious plot about a young hive mind bent on world domination. As you control the Buggos swarm, you'll engage in an RTS auto-battler, evolving your army and breeding your best bugs to defeat human opponents. With over 120 evolutions to customize your swarm and challenging enemies to conquer, Buggos offers exceptional gameplay and a grind that's hard to resist.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,664 reviews
story26 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions

  • Fun and addictive gameplay that allows players to control a swarm of bugs to overwhelm enemies.
  • The evolution tree provides meaningful upgrades and customization options for different strategies.
  • The game has a charming art style and humorous elements that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels feeling similar and strategies becoming predictable.
  • Difficulty spikes in later levels and DLC can be frustrating, often requiring specific strategies to succeed.
  • The price point is considered too high for the amount of content, with many players suggesting it should be lower.
  • story
    182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple and cute, providing a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay, though many players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more content. While some find the humor charming, others criticize the writing quality and brevity, noting that the narrative mainly serves as a vehicle for the gameplay rather than a compelling element on its own. Overall, the story adds a bit of personality to the game, but it is not a significant draw for most players.

    • “There's a cute little story at the beginning; this game has a lot of soul.”
    • “The story is a rather simple but humorous take on the rebellious son who wants a place of his own to live by his own rules.”
    • “For the positives, I'll have to say the story, despite being small, was pretty cute; I got a chuckle out of it.”
    • “The story has maybe twenty lines of text to it, and those twenty lines are half-filled with spelling and grammar mistakes, and smack of a 13-year-old writing it.”
    • “The plot simply 'exists' so the gameplay is really the only reason to play it and it pulls that off fairly well.”
    • “I wish there was more of a story though apart from the intro since it has the potential to have goofy humor and parody/reference movies like 'Aliens', etc.”
  • gameplay
    154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive charge-up and deploy mechanic that can become tiresome over time, with many players noting a lack of visual polish and a simplistic gameplay loop. However, some reviewers appreciate the depth and strategic options available, particularly in the late game, where mechanics like respec and unit evolution add complexity. Overall, while the game offers a fun and casual experience with engaging mechanics, it may not justify its price for all players due to its repetitive nature and inconsistent pacing.

    • “The gameplay is deeper than initially expected and being able to respec at will makes it pretty fun to try out different approaches.”
    • “Surprisingly compelling gameplay for such a small package!”
    • “Combines RTS and auto-battler elements in a way that has simple mechanics but an incredible amount of freedom to carve out your own strategy.”
    • “The graphics were rough, the soundtrack was forgettable, and the gameplay is repetitive.”
    • “Another critique I have for this game is that the gameplay loop gets pretty boring after a few hours.”
    • “The gameplay was incredibly shallow; just 'build things fast and let the game play for you'.”
  • graphics
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming pixel art style and its appropriateness for the game's atmosphere, while others criticize the visuals as crude, outdated, and lacking in variety. Many reviewers note that the simplistic 2D graphics detract from the overall experience, especially given the game's price point, although some find the graphics acceptable within the context of the gameplay. Overall, while the art style has its fans, it is often cited as one of the weaker aspects of the game.

    • “The visuals and graphics are appropriate for the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Although it's not realistic 3D graphics, the game does an awesome job using its own visuals.”
    • “Its visuals are cute and gameplay itself is catchy and addicting.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its enjoyable and atmospheric qualities, particularly noting its alien vibe and hard rock elements that enhance gameplay. However, others find the soundtrack repetitive and forgettable, with occasional stuttering during intense moments. Overall, while many appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, there are criticisms regarding its limited variety and some sound design issues.

    • “The soundtrack on this game is an absolute bop!”
    • “The music is enjoyable; how could it not be with a cowbell being used occasionally?”
    • “Also, that main menu music is kind of relaxing in a spacey way; I like.”
    • “The graphics were rough, the soundtrack was forgettable, and gameplay is repetitive.”
    • “Unfortunately, when the game really gets going and you have hundreds of bugs on the screen against hundreds of humans, all fighting each other, I found that the music tended to stutter.”
    • “The sound kind of sucks, the music is bland, and the visuals... yeah, not great either.”
  • humor
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring funny cutscenes, clever tooltips, and engaging voice-overs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted take on the storyline, particularly the humorous portrayal of bugs and their antics against humans. However, some reviewers noted that while the initial humor is strong, it doesn't consistently carry throughout the gameplay, leading to a mixed reception regarding its comedic depth.

    • “Fun little strategy game, charming funny story :)”
    • “The story is a rather simple but humorous take on the rebellious son who wants a place of his own to live by his own rules.”
    • “The game's tooltips are humorous and the sound effects are great.”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has been criticized for its limited replayability, with many players noting that the main campaign can be completed in under three hours and lacks additional content. While some users mention potential future updates that may enhance replay value, the current state of the game offers little incentive for repeated playthroughs. Despite this, a few players still find it enjoyable for casual play.

    • “As for this game though, lots of replayability.”
    • “The dev has confirmed there are additional modes coming that will increase replay value.”
    • “I personally would price the game a little bit lower but otherwise you get a very well made game with long term replayability that I have recommended to friends and others.”
    • “No replay value, only the campaign.”
    • “I completed the whole thing in less than three hours and there is basically no replayability.”
    • “As others have said, I completed the main campaign in about three hours and there's no replayability.”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed experience; while some players enjoy the strategic elements and find the initial gameplay fun, many express frustration with the repetitive and tedious nature of grinding, especially in later levels. The game often devolves into mindless battles that can lead to boredom, with some players feeling that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment and progression. Overall, the appeal of grinding seems to diminish significantly after the campaign, leaving players disinterested in continuing.

    • “There's a somewhat apocryphal treatment of the latter levels' difficulty among the community, but the only danger I felt was from boredom in a particularly grindy battle.”
    • “As it stands, grinding through any more of this game after beating the campaign on standard difficulty holds no appeal.”
    • “It feels almost more like grinding a deathball of titans is the only solution, which makes for very boring gameplay of just sitting and waiting.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with area resets and gameplay mechanics that can become stuck, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some users acknowledge the game's solid initial execution, the overall stability is significantly hampered by these persistent technical problems.

    • “The game is very buggy sometimes. If you go to another area, it resets and teleports me back to area 1. The furthest I got was area 4; after upgrading, I went back to area 3. Please fix this.”
    • “Repetitive, very easy (just exploit queen spam), and extremely buggy (titan spawn spam, survival mode gets stuck, etc).”
    • “True to the name, it is a bit buggy with a handful of glitches, but it was very well put together and had a good starting execution.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that blends alien vibes with hard rock elements, contributing to an immersive experience. The visuals and graphics are well-crafted, showcasing meticulous attention to detail that fosters a retro-like ambiance, making the game a notable entry in its genre.

    • “The music had a good alien sort of vibe to it in some cases, and in others, the hard rock really helped enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “The music was alright, it had a good alien sort of vibe to it in some cases, and in others the sort of hard rock really helped with the atmosphere.”
    • “The visuals and graphics are appropriate for the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The attention to detail in its art and design creates a retro-like atmosphere, making it a standout gem in a crowded genre.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received negative feedback due to intrusive advertisements on the main menu that cannot be dismissed, detracting from the user experience. Additionally, players criticize the high price point as a cash grab, especially when compared to more substantial game offerings available at lower costs.

    • “This is a smaller issue, but there is also an obtrusive advertisement on the main menu screen about the devs' new game - any menu/settings you try to navigate, it sticks out like a sore thumb overlaying everything, and cannot be removed.”
    • “The developer does not even try to comment on the lazy pixel art, the preposterous cash grab price (you can get the entire Mass Effect trilogy for less than this, or RTS games like Grey Goo for a fraction of the price of this shallow pixel crap).”
    • “The developer does not even try to comment on the lazy pixel art, the preposterous cash grab price (you can get the entire Mass Effect trilogy for less than this, or RTS games like Grey Goo for a fraction of the price of this shallow pixel crap).”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's optimization can lead to a loss of enjoyment, as early optimization choices may result in a repetitive experience when experimenting with different units. This suggests that while optimization can enhance efficiency, it may also detract from the overall fun and variety of gameplay.

    • “In some respects, it might seem like I optimized the fun out of the game early on, but when I tried other units, it just felt like a slightly slower grind through the same repetitive content.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be simple, fun, and wholesome, creating a positive and uplifting experience that fosters a sense of community and connection among participants.

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10h Median play time
10h Average play time
6-12h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs

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