Bumper
- September 12, 2016
- Artur Rezende
Get on Steam"Bumper" is a casual game where players destroy vehicles while avoiding the police and reaching checkpoints for time extensions and weapon upgrades. There are 9 challenges to complete, with each completed challenge unlocking new improvements. Finishing all challenges grants access to a new game mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gameplay is simple and fun, providing a nostalgic arcade experience that can be enjoyable for short sessions.
- The developer is responsive to feedback, making improvements that enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It's an affordable option for casual gamers looking for a quick and entertaining time-waster.
- The game suffers from poor technical execution, including lack of resolution options and low-quality graphics that feel outdated.
- Controls cannot be customized, which can be frustrating for players, especially those with different accessibility needs.
- The gameplay can become infuriating due to fragile vehicles, unresponsive controls, and the inability to effectively deal with police cars.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and fitting, enhancing the overall experience. However, it notably stops abruptly upon death, which adds a stark contrast to the gameplay and emphasizes the moment of failure.
“Fitting music.”
“And when you die, everything stops; the music cuts out, your mouse indicator is stuck in its place and throws you back to the main menu.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received criticism for their low quality and lack of customization options, leaving players unable to adjust resolution or settings. Additionally, a recent DLC intended to enhance graphics has reportedly worsened the visual experience instead.
“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.”
“The new graphics update (which inexplicably came as DLC) added textures that made everything look somehow worse.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves destroying vehicles while evading police and reaching checkpoints for time and weapon upgrades, offering a smooth driving experience. However, it is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with comparisons made to a simplified version of Carmageddon, compounded by technical shortcomings.
“The gameplay loop is as follows: you destroy as many vehicles as possible while evading the police, trying to reach checkpoints to gain extra time and weapon upgrades.”
“While the gameplay is remarkably smooth, driving the car around isn't unpleasant.”
“The gameplay loop is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which makes it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The AI is poorly designed, leading to predictable and unchallenging encounters.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend grinding for effective game farming, suggesting that it can enhance resource acquisition and overall progress.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
