Buggos

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 537 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 537 reviews
story9 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Fun, challenging singleplayer RTS with a good endless mode and tons of character.
  • The cutscenes in the campaign are enjoyable and add charm to the game.
  • The upgrade tree is interesting, allowing for different strategies and unit types.
  • The game can become repetitive and lacks depth in strategy as it progresses.
  • Some balancing issues make certain units feel overpowered or useless.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 10 hours.
  • story54 mentions

    The story is described as simple and charming, featuring a humorous narrative about a rebellious son seeking independence, though it suffers from poor writing quality and a lack of depth. While some players enjoyed the lighthearted tone and cute elements, many felt the campaign was too short and repetitive, with a desire for more content and variety in missions. Overall, the story adds a fun layer to the gameplay, but it leaves players wanting more substantial narrative development.

    • “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.”
    • “It's a fun little game from what seems to be one guy trying his best, and the art and story are quite charming.”
    • “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 game was mildly entertaining at first but with each mission start over grew a little tedious.”
    • “30 missions total doesn't feel like a lot.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay of Buggos is characterized by its simple mechanics and casual approach, making it accessible yet occasionally repetitive. While many players find the gameplay satisfying and addictive, with a solid loop and strategic depth, some criticize it for being shallow and lacking challenge, particularly in later levels. Overall, it offers a blend of RTS and auto-battler elements that can be engaging, especially for fans of similar genres, but may leave some players wanting more complexity and variety.

    • “Very satisfying gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay itself, finding stuff out for the first time, trying strategies, evolving your swarm is quite fun though.”
    • “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 gameplay was incredibly shallow; just 'build things fast and let the game play for you'.”
    • “As far as gameplay goes it doesn't give you much to do and the only active decisions you're really going to be making most times is placing pins.”
    • “The game is not balanced for build only workers and paint the map in 45 seconds; it removes the challenge, and no mechanics that you can use to win in 100% of levels is good for the game.”
  • humor16 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quirky storylines, funny cutscenes, and humorous tooltips. The comedic elements, such as the absurdity of bugs attacking humans and clever voice-overs, contribute to a lighthearted experience, although some players feel that the humor doesn't consistently carry throughout the gameplay. Overall, the game is described as a charming and amusing time-waster, despite some gameplay limitations.

    • “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.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming art style and cute pixel graphics, while others criticize the visuals for being simplistic and lacking variation. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many agree that the gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging, suggesting that the visuals do not detract significantly from the overall experience. However, there are concerns about repetitive designs and the impact of certain visual effects on gameplay enjoyment.

    • “Charming art style and sound design.”
    • “The graphics and sound design give this game its charm.”
    • “Its visuals are cute and gameplay itself is catchy and addicting.”
    • “The sound kind of sucks, the music is bland, and the visuals... yeah, not great either.”
    • “Maybe I'm just a bit spoiled on the 'zerg' aesthetic, but I do think the graphics are probably the worst part of the game, which is a good thing because it means the game itself is fundamentally fun.”
    • “The 'story' is very simple and cute, the graphics are what you see in the videos on the store page.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and bland, while others appreciate its enjoyable elements, such as the use of a cowbell and relaxing main menu themes. A few reviewers highlight the soundtrack's depth and its ability to evoke nostalgia, comparing it to classic games like Starcraft. Overall, the music contributes to the experience but lacks variety and can be annoying at times.

    • “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 it.”
    • “Simple gameplay with surprising depth, and a great soundtrack.”
    • “The sound kind of sucks, the music is bland, and the visuals... yeah, not great either.”
    • “Music is repetitive, sounds are annoying, the story is stupid, and controls are mediocre.”
    • “Fun game hard to describe, like a tower defense game but more; the music reminds me of Starcraft and it seems like you're the Zerg taking over a planet.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many players completing the main campaign in under three hours and expressing a lack of incentive to replay. However, there is anticipation for future updates and additional modes that may enhance replay value. While enjoyable for a short playthrough, it currently falls short of being a highly replayable experience.

    • “As for this game though, lots of replayability.”
    • “The dev has confirmed there are additional modes coming that will increase replay value.”
    • “Can't wait to see the future updates of this game; not much replay value at the moment, but if you're looking to kill some time on a fun strategy game, pick this up!”
    • “As others have said, I completed the main campaign in about three hours and there's no replayability.”
    • “However, I completed the whole thing in less than three hours and there is basically no replayability.”
    • “Not much replay value at the moment, but if you're looking to kill some time on a fun strategy game, pick this up!”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can lead to a tedious experience, with players feeling that the gameplay becomes repetitive and boring as they progress. While some enjoy the initial fun and strategic elements, many find that the need to grind through levels and missions detracts from overall enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.

    • “I thought that I was enjoying this game, and then it turns out that the farther you go, the difficulty just becomes tedious.”
    • “As it stands, grinding through any more of this game after beating the campaign on standard difficulty holds no appeal.”
    • “The game was mildly entertaining at first, but with each mission restart, it grew a little tedious.”
  • stability4 mentions

    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. While some players acknowledge the game's solid foundation, the overall stability remains a significant concern that needs addressing.

    • “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, and 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.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is positively viewed, as it introduces strategic depth through the ability to split armies by type, enhancing gameplay without feeling overly reliant on in-game purchases.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while some players feel they may have optimized the game too early, leading to a sense of repetitive grinding, experimenting with different units does not significantly enhance the experience. Overall, the optimization appears to detract from the game's enjoyment rather than improve it.

    • “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.”
  • emotional1 mentions

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

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Play time

10hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
6-17hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 9 analyzed playthroughs

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