Bugs Must Die

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Bugs Must Die is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Dragonglass Games and was released on September 24, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a fun and challenging gameplay experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, with a variety of weapons, vehicles, and upgrades.
It has a vibrant pixel art style and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall gaming experience.
There is a significant amount of content, including multiple game modes and hidden bosses, providing high replay value.

The game suffers from balancing issues, where certain weapons are far superior to others, making many options feel useless.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with boss triggers and resource acquisition.
The difficulty can be frustrating, with some levels feeling overly punishing and requiring excessive grinding to progress.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its old-school, top-down shooter mechanics reminiscent of classic titles, featuring smooth controls and a lively pixel art style. Players can expect over 10 hours of engaging content across various modes, including a tutorial that effectively introduces basic and advanced mechanics. The gameplay is described as challenging and addictive, with a dynamic experience that keeps each stage fresh and interesting.
- “The controls and movement in this game are so good that I'd say the controls and smooth gameplay are even better than much more popular indie games like 'Binding of Isaac.'”
- “It has a lively pixel art style with energetic gameplay.”
- “The mechanics in general were a riot, and I enjoyed discovering them as I played, finding that they constantly changed, keeping every stage fresh and interesting.”
- “I am rating it as difficult; it does have hardcore gameplay also after you beat the normal mode.”
- “It has 2 different modes that provide several hours of gameplay, although I don't see myself playing the whole thing.”
- “The basic story plot is ready, but the key to this game is the gameplay.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a story-driven campaign with 16 levels, each culminating in a boss fight, and offers a variety of objectives and environments. While the basic plot is established, the gameplay is emphasized as the main attraction, providing over 10 hours of content across multiple modes. Players can enhance their experience by upgrading vehicles and weapons using coins earned from missions.
- “The game has come a long way from the demo that I originally evaluated and now adds a story-driven campaign with new weapons and items along with multiple difficulties, massive bosses, a scoreboard, and different game modes.”
- “Story mode: 16 levels with one boss per level; clearing all the levels will unlock all characters!”
- “The levels in the story mode have a good variety when it comes to objectives and environments.”
- “The basic story plot is ready, but the key to this game is the gameplay.”
- “Gamers of any levels can beat the story mode!”
- “It could be a suicide mission; the forces you are up against are strong and well-armed.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant pixel art that evokes nostalgia for classic 80s and 90s arcade games, enhancing the energetic gameplay. While many players appreciate the lively aesthetic and old-school charm, some note that the visuals can be cluttered, making it difficult to see amidst the action. Overall, the graphics are well-received, contributing positively to the game's overall experience.
- “It has a lively pixel art style with energetic gameplay.”
- “A fun and challenging twist on the twin-stick shooter genre, with a really fantastic soundtrack and aesthetic.”
- “While I can't blame a bullet-hell game for having bullets, I do think that the visuals in this game are not very refined and make it hard to see.”
- “It is a difficult, top-down, pixel graphic bullet hell with an old school flavor reminiscent of the 80s and 90s arcade games.”
- “The graphics, story, animations, music, creativity... it's all there!”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with a fantastic soundtrack that complements each level and boss battle effectively. While the overall sound design is good, some players noted a lack of impactful sound effects for off-screen enemies. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's aesthetic and contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack fits each level and boss battle in the game.”
- “A fun and challenging twist on the twin-stick shooter genre, with a really fantastic soundtrack and aesthetic.”
- “The graphics, story, animations, music, creativity... it's all there!”
- “The soundtrack is lacking variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “The music doesn't enhance the gameplay experience and often feels out of place.”
- “There are not a lot of settings for the music, which limits customization options.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a necessary but manageable part of the experience, with some noting that it can feel tedious at times. While grinding is required for upgrades, many feel it contributes to character development without being overly burdensome.
- “They just cannot tell the difference between tedious and hard.”
- “I have done a fair amount of grinding to get upgrades myself, to be a lean, mean bug-killing machine!”
- “Some grinding process is required, but it is not a big problem.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's exceptionally high replayability, indicating that it offers a compelling reason to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value for this game is through the roof!”
- “So its replay value is very high.”