Bullet Wave
- September 23, 2021
- Boom Games
Get on Steam"Bullet Wave is a retro-style first-person shooter set in a space station, featuring 90s-inspired visuals and soundtrack. Fight against hordes of zombies, combat drones, and evil spirits using an extensive arsenal of weapons. Explore the space station, solve the mystery of the red planet, and show off your shooting speed and accuracy."
Reviews
- The voxel art style is interesting and adds a unique visual appeal.
- Some players found the game to be a fun way to kill half an hour, despite its flaws.
- It's a low-cost game that can provide a brief entertainment experience.
- The game is extremely short, with some players able to complete it in under 5 minutes.
- There are significant bugs, including issues with ammo not resetting and respawning without resources.
- It is considered an asset flip with low effort in development, lacking basic features like an options menu and save system.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's voxel art style is visually appealing but ultimately insufficient to elevate the overall experience, as it lacks customizable graphics settings and resolution options. Reviewers criticize the low-quality graphics and the apparent lack of effort in game development, suggesting that the success of similar styles, like Minecraft, should not be mistaken for an endorsement of poor graphics.
“The voxel art style is interesting-looking and what made me want to play.”
“The graphics have a unique charm that adds to the overall experience of the game.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed environments create an immersive atmosphere.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Developers must learn that Minecraft succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of value, with some reviewers noting that it fails to offer unique or appealing mechanics, unlike successful titles such as Minecraft. Additionally, a significant issue highlighted is that ammo does not reset upon death, which detracts from the overall experience.
“A lot of amateur developers see Minecraft's success and assume it's because it looks bad, not because it had unique and appealing game mechanics, and they try to emulate the success without understanding it.”
“So from a gameplay perspective, there's nothing of value for gamers here.”
“The huge problem in the gameplay is that ammo doesn't reset when the player dies.”
“20 something minutes of gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its short playtime, with some players completing it in under 5 minutes, and it is noted to have several bugs. However, many users find it enjoyable for its low price and consider it a fun way to spend a brief period, despite the stability issues.
“It is too short of a game, it is a bit buggy, but the main problem is you can beat the game in under 5 minutes.”
“Yeah, it's buggy and all, but whatever, I mean it costs 79 cents and you can finish it in about 30 minutes.”
“Even though it's short and quite buggy, Bullet Wave is a fun way to kill half an hour.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Boom Games/Boom Team is criticized for unethical monetization practices, specifically for repackaging and selling others' work on Steam as low-effort cash grabs.
“Boom Games/Boom Team has shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“In-game purchases are overpriced and often necessary to progress, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the grinding aspect in "Hentai in the Forest" involves repetitive tasks typical of survival games, such as crafting and resource gathering, which may appeal to fans of the genre but could feel tedious to others. Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding, with some appreciating the depth it adds to gameplay while others find it monotonous.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous tone, combining its shooting mechanics with charming, cute squared characters that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“The game is quite funny; it's a shooting game with cute, squared characters.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, blending clever jokes with engaging gameplay.”
“I love how the quirky dialogue and silly scenarios keep me laughing throughout the game.”
