Bunker Punks

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Bunker Punks is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Ninja Robot Dinosaur and was released on May 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Bunker Punks" is a fast-paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future, where you run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies. Build and upgrade your bunker, customize your gang, and utilize procedurally generated levels for varied gameplay. Combine loot, attributes offer extensive character customization.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 358 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of classic FPS games like Doom and Quake.
Engaging roguelike elements with a bunker-building mechanic that allows for character upgrades and strategic planning.
Charming pixel art style and a solid soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

Limited enemy variety and repetitive level design can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as disappearing pickups and the need for constant ammo management, can be frustrating.
The game currently feels light on content, with many features and upgrades still needing to be fleshed out.

gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
67%
6%
The gameplay of "Bunker Punks" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its fast-paced, run-and-gun mechanics reminiscent of classic FPS titles like Doom and Wolfenstein. However, criticisms arise regarding its repetitiveness, lack of depth, and uninspired enemy design, leading to a sense of grind and frustration. While the base-building elements and roguelike features add some variety, the overall experience can feel shallow and unbalanced, making it more enjoyable during sales rather than at full price.
- “Bunker Punks is an addictive and charming FPS rogue-lite that has a fun atmosphere and an appreciated base building mechanic that's (thankfully) simple and allows a breath of fresh air after you make it through each of the levels on a small, connected map.”
- “The gameplay is pure run and gun and brings to mind games like Doom and Wolfenstein, which seem like obvious influences considering the pixel art style the game chooses to implement.”
- “Bunker Punks is a refreshing hybrid of the purest of pure shooter mechanics for the oldest of old-schoolers and the most addictive of progressive and persistent roguelike elements.”
- “The problem appears when the basic gameplay is too flat and repetitive to carry the experience.”
- “There's just not enough depth in the gameplay, oomph in the game feel, or variation between runs to stop it from becoming a chore.”
- “The idea was fun on paper, but actual gameplay is boring.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a retro pixel art style that evokes classic shooters like Doom and Wolfenstein. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and smooth performance, others criticize the visuals as bland, unfinished, or poorly executed, suggesting a lack of creativity and polish. Overall, the graphics are seen as serviceable but often detract from the overall experience due to their inconsistency and simplicity.
- “The visuals are interesting, and I feel like the game has a ton of potential.”
- “The graphics use 2D pixel in a 3D world, the enemies are 2D sprites.”
- “The game is a twitch FPS with very clean pixel graphics.”
- “The pixel graphics on the 2D portion of the game are ugly.”
- “The start screen has ugly graphics that don't match the rest of the look.”
- “The graphics use 2D pixel art in a 3D world, but the enemies are just 2D sprites.”
music
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
4%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and match the fast-paced gameplay, often describing it as energetic and fitting for action sequences. However, some find it distracting or repetitive, suggesting that it can overshadow important sound cues. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally considered solid and enjoyable, there are calls for more variety and balance in its integration with the gameplay.
- “Fast-paced boomer shooter that has a strangely decent 2 feel, with the hordes of robotic enemies 'calling out' when they've got a bead on you as thumping industrial metal serenades your progress, just like in the redbook soundtrack days.”
- “The music rocks my socks, fitting to both action and exploration for leftover items and objects to break.”
- “The mechanics, OST, and sound effects carry the game, with the OST being a nice mix of industrial with the odd oddball (the kooky orchestra mix or the Ennio Morricone-esque western theme) that's all around fun and matched to the level-type you're on.”
- “The music is so distracting as it tries to sound new age or techish, but sounds like the enemies, so you need to turn it off to hear what is actually around you.”
- “The music is about as punk as Taylor Swift.”
- “Music is a bit repetitive.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
61%
9%
The game's story is largely considered minimal and uninspired, primarily revolving around a standard narrative of a resistance against an evil corporation. While there are hints of an interesting backstory and some lore elements, players find the overall plot lacking depth and coherence, often feeling repetitive and serving as a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Many reviewers express a desire for more engaging storytelling to enhance the experience, but ultimately, the focus remains on gameplay rather than narrative complexity.
- “Set some years in the future, after an event known as 'the fall', the game tells the story of the homonymous resistance movement, born to fight against the ruthless Fero mega-corporation, which has the power to enslave the world, reducing all its inhabitants to mindless worker drones, or worse.”
- “A fun shooter roguelite with a fun backstory.”
- “Fast paced, great audio, interesting story.”
- “But you press on, hoping for some variety, or story or something to reward your progress, but it's slim pickings.”
- “The game's plot is standard 'corporations evil, youths with fancy hair good'.”
- “Story is very minimal and consists only of an introduction to the current events, some little pieces of lore when in the elevator between levels, and an ending once you manage to defeat Fero Corp.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it features roguelike elements such as unlockable characters, weapons, and randomly generated levels that provide some replay value, many reviewers feel it lacks the depth and content found in more successful titles of the genre. Some players appreciate the satisfying gameplay and progression system, noting that it offers decent replayability for casual play, but others argue that it falls short for those seeking a more robust experience. Ultimately, while there are enjoyable aspects that encourage replay, the game is seen as needing more content and refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “This is a great pickup and play game that has pretty good replay value with unlockables and multiple difficulty selection.”
- “With the randomly generated levels, this game has infinite replayability.”
- “Most importantly, the game adds much needed replay value to any first-person shooter by offering upgrades to your bunker, additional punks available for purchase, and various articles of clothing that can be worn to gain different bonuses to armor or damage.”
- “I feel the game tried to use roguelike elements to add replayability without understanding properly what makes a good roguelike such as Slay the Spire work.”
- “For a roguelike, replayability is important and that factor is just not there yet.”
- “Overall, Bunker Punks is a nice little FPS roguelike with decent replay value and content, but it lacks the depth of other similar roguelike titles, and compared to them, it offers less content.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and charming qualities, enhanced by good music, artistic design, and thematic elements. Players appreciate the unique style and immersive world-building, although some critiques highlight a lack of variety in certain locations and enemy designs. The combination of addictive gameplay and a well-crafted atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Bunker Punks is an addictive and charming FPS rogue-lite that has a fun atmosphere and an appreciated base building mechanic that's (thankfully) simple and allows a breath of fresh air after you make it through each of the levels on a small, connected map.”
- “The entire game has a really cool atmosphere with a lot of great artwork and themes.”
- “Everything is designed to fit nicely and encapsulate the intended atmosphere.”
- “There's no atmosphere at all, every location is shockingly ugly and samey, every enemy is incredibly boring to both look at and combat.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as progressing through levels often involves facing uninteresting enemies and a lack of new challenges. The grind for achievements and unlocking content is described as a slog, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Many feel that the experience becomes frustrating rather than rewarding, leading to a negative perception of the grinding mechanics.
- “But as you progress further and further through the string of bunkers on the map, and the number of floors per bunker grows, along with the number of enemies and the size of their health pools, each new restart presents a more and more tedious slog, without ever really presenting anything challenging or new along the way.”
- “This sounds good on paper, but sadly it's incredibly grindy.”
- “Grinding through a boring game to unlock a fun playable game is enough to turn me away.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the character design, music, and voice acting as strong points, while others find the overall character development to be flat and lacking depth. There are calls for more diverse characters to enhance the experience, indicating that while the aesthetic elements are appreciated, they do not compensate for a weak core gameplay experience.
- “Character design actually is pretty good!”
- “The character design is great, and the music and voice acting is very good.”
- “Character design is nice.”
- “Unfortunately, everything from the shooting to the character design to the level generation is serviceable but pretty flat.”
- “The setting, music, character design, and voices are neat, but it doesn't matter when the core game is so weak.”
- “Bland character designs; maybe add more characters?”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is heavily reliant on ads, which obscure the user interface and detract from the gameplay experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “The reason the ads all clip off the UI is so that you can't see that none of the gameplay is playable.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that every time I try to progress, I'm bombarded with prompts to buy in-game currency.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting a smooth experience without issues, while others highlight significant bugs and control problems that detract from gameplay. Overall, the feedback suggests that stability may vary widely among players.
- “The game runs great, and I did not encounter any issues.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I experienced no crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “Seems buggy.”
- “Lifeless gameplay, amateurish asset design, and buggy controls, outdated level design.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been criticized for not matching the zany, "Borderlands-esque" tone suggested by the trailers, with players finding the actual comedic elements lacking and the announcer's style particularly unappealing.
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and often hilarious.”
- “I love how the game balances its serious moments with lighthearted humor, keeping the experience fun and engaging.”
- “The witty dialogue and quirky characters add a delightful layer of humor that makes the game truly memorable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its performance and stability, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and crashes. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with ongoing updates needed to enhance the experience for all players.