Bunny Hop League
- April 26, 2017
- PolyDigital
- 9h median play time
Bunny Hop League is an arcade-style game inspired by classic first-person shooters, focusing on bunny hopping, strafing, and sliding as core mechanics. Players navigate through a variety of maps and game modes, with the goal of beating their own records and competing against friends online. Mastering these techniques provides a satisfying challenge and sense of accomplishment.
Reviews
- The game features a variety of maps with different difficulty levels, providing a good challenge for players of all skill levels.
- The graphics are visually appealing, utilizing the Unreal Engine 4 to create immersive environments.
- The game offers a unique take on bunny hopping mechanics, making it accessible for new players while still providing a learning curve.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play for extended periods.
- There is a lack of quality of life features, such as a server browser, customizable controls, and the ability to change settings without restarting the game.
- The physics and movement mechanics feel unpolished and inconsistent compared to established bunny hopping games, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- graphics43 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, particularly due to the use of the Unreal Engine. However, some users note issues with optimization and the need for more advanced graphics settings, while others criticize certain map designs as lacking depth. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, though there are calls for improvements and refinements.
“The graphics are amazing and the optimization is great.”
“I'm very impressed with it so far, the graphics are amazing and the game is super smooth.”
“This game is basically a standalone version of CS, CS:GO, and bhop except with better graphics; this game is beautiful in some areas, especially on the 'very hard' map when you are inside of the tunnel, it's more immersive than CS:GO bhopping.”
“The actual structural work in the maps is extremely plain and empty, making the graphics very cheap.”
“Low graphics can cause headaches due to the screen being quite blurry.”
“Currently very low - low graphics are basically unplayable; you cannot see a single thing.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the mechanics for being poorly executed and not aligning with traditional bunny hopping experiences from source engine games. While some appreciate the graphics and potential of the game, they find the movement controls to be floaty and laggy, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the maps are seen as lacking in quality and design, failing to complement the game's mechanics effectively.
“It is very fun, good graphics and gameplay.”
“I feel this game has a lot of potential; please note the game mechanics are not the same as CS:GO/CS:S bunny hop, so don't go into it expecting a carbon copy of the source engine!”
“Game is a simple bunny hopping game with mechanics that feel good; there's a decent selection of maps to try out, I'd say the price is correct for what the game is.”
“Sadly, most maps feel like they've been made in less than 15 minutes, with texturing being offensively bad and the gameplay being essentially a copy-paste job.”
“The gameplay didn't offer anything new; in fact, it's like playing bunny hop in CS:GO, except worse.”
“This completely kills the whole point of the game as you aren't able to keep your speed properly, nor does it replicate the original mechanics coming from the source engine.”
- music40 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the quality and relaxing nature of the soundtrack, often described as great or awesome. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the lack of variety, with only a few tracks available, and the inability to turn off the music or import personal playlists, which detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the integration of music during gameplay, others find it repetitive and reminiscent of generic background tracks.
“Amazing soundtracks!”
“Perfectly chosen soundtrack.”
“It has some really neat electronic songs that add to the fun when you perfectly land a hop on the beat drop.”
“The music is bland at best; it honestly just sounds like the same old retired music found in the background of every vlog. Not having the option to turn it off (only a volume slider) or import your own music certainly doesn't help.”
“The soundtrack choice is also kind of mediocre, mostly very annoying.”
“Not a lot of music (only 3-5 tracks) and the master sound doesn't work; music and other sound options don't save.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and others highlighting significant issues, particularly on lower-end hardware. While certain updates have improved performance, many users still report frustrating optimization problems, especially related to graphics and settings management. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it requires further optimization to enhance the experience for all players.
“If you like to bhop, you should play this game. It is a little different than Source in some ways but not at all bad, and in other ways, it's a little better. You'll definitely enjoy it; very optimized as well.”
“It runs pretty well and is well optimized.”
“They just fixed all the performance issues with the new 1.2 update, and now it works perfectly.”
“However, the game itself has numerous optimization issues for a game that is so extremely basic. Although I've only played about an hour's worth of time when writing this review, bunnyhopping to clear a map doesn't take a long while; as anyone who's bunnyhopped a while can clear 10 maps in less than 15 minutes.”
“Most of the negatives are coming along with the graphics and various optimizations; however, these are minimal fixes that can be fixed and should be fixed immediately.”
“Horrible optimization.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with some players humorously questioning the expectation of a narrative in a bhop (bunny hop) game. While one user expressed a desire for more story content, the overall sentiment suggests that the game's focus is not on storytelling.
“This game is sooo good, I really wish it had more achievements and more of a story maybe.”
“[b]story: 10000/10 (joking) - [/b]why are you looking for a story in a bhop game?”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences with the game; while some players enjoy high FPS and smooth performance, others encounter frequent freezes and bugs, particularly when navigating levels. However, there is optimism regarding ongoing improvements, as developers are actively addressing these issues based on player feedback.
“Bunny Hop League runs great on my PC, and the FPS is always high.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a consistently enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The game often freezes if I press escape to go to a different level.”
“They were pretty fun, but the slide racing and flying from CSS/CSGO were noticeably quite buggy in some areas.”
“The game is slightly buggy with some odd triggers here and there, but as a beta tester, I can tell you that they are listening and working hard to fix any bugs.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, targeting the niche CS:S/CS:GO bhop community, with players feeling misled by its advertising that promised a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic FPS games.
“Overall, this game is just a cash grab to monetize on the niche community that is the CS:S / CS:GO bhop community.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a quality game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and entertaining. However, some users have suggested improvements, such as adding an option to invert the mouse for a better experience.
“Very nice and funny game.”