Bushido Bear

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Bushido Bear is a single player action game. It was developed by Spry Fox and was released on May 11, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Sword-slashing action! Collect & upgrade bears to defend your forest!

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

graphics57 positive mentions

monetization53 negative mentions

The game features cute and unique characters with charming graphics that enhance the overall appeal.
Gameplay is addictive, fun, and challenging with smooth controls and fluid swipe mechanics.
Ads are handled considerately, being optional and non-intrusive, maintaining good player experience.

The advertising system has issues with ads often being unavailable, limiting the ability to earn rewards or continue gameplay.
Progression can be slow and grind-heavy, making it difficult to unlock new bears and upgrades without significant playtime or purchases.
Some controls can be inconsistent or difficult to master, occasionally causing frustration during play.

graphics
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
The game features charming, cute, and cartoony graphics that many users find appealing and engaging, contributing positively to the overall experience. While the visuals are generally praised for being smooth, adorable, and fitting the game's casual style, some suggest that updated or enhanced graphics could further improve appeal. Overall, the art style is a standout aspect, complementing the fun and accessible gameplay.
- “Graphics are top notch and smooth.”
- “Amazing gameplay, awesome graphics and fast pace.”
- “The graphics in this game are adorable.”
- “The graphics are pretty simple but that was sort of the point.”
- “I believe that an update in terms of graphics would really make this game even more appealing.”
- “Graphics are cartoony.”
monetization
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
8%
80%
Monetization is primarily handled through optional ads that grant extra rewards or continues, with a generally low ad frequency that players find non-intrusive. However, many users report persistent issues with ads not playing or being unavailable, which limits access to certain features unless paying to remove ads. Overall, the game offers minimal in-app purchases and a fair, unobtrusive advertising approach, though ad functionality problems cause frustration for some players.
- “Minimal in-game purchases and very fun gameplay. I wish I could rate more than 5 stars for this masterpiece of a mobile game.”
- “There are no waits, no gems, or something that you have to buy, and no required in-app purchases.”
- “It is a game with no ads and it is fun.”
- “I'm not opposed to watching ads to earn rewards, but the videos are often unavailable or keep exiting prematurely.”
- “The ads don't work, so some features are inaccessible; I've even been stuck on a mission because I can't reroll the quest due to this issue.”
- “Whenever you need to watch an ad for gifts or an extra life, it always says 'no advertisements available.' Please fix this problem.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth, fun, and accessible mechanics, with engaging controls and enjoyable progression that keep players coming back. While generally considered addictive and well-balanced, some users note slow progression and occasional frustration with game mechanics or ads. Overall, the gameplay is regarded as a standout feature, combining simplicity with challenge and complemented by appealing graphics and original concepts.
- “The mechanics are easy to pick up, and the enemies are challenging enough to stay interesting, but not to the point of frustration.”
- “Deceptively simple gameplay makes the game instantly accessible, with repeated play unlocking power-ups to get you further faster next time round.”
- “The gameplay loop is very fun and a great game to keep coming back to, however progression is very slow and unfortunately didn't entice me to play a lot in one sitting.”
- “Worst game I've ever seen; the game mechanics are the worst part about the game. It makes you die out of thin air.”
- “Boring game... terrible gameplay... especially if your phone's screen is big.”
- “It sucks, boring gameplay.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The story is generally praised for its cute characters, charming art style, and engaging missions, though many players find it somewhat limited and wish for a deeper or more developed plot. While the narrative adds to the game's appeal, the quest system and inability to reroll difficult missions due to ad issues hinder the overall story experience.
- “The designs and story are really cute with a beautiful art style to back it all up. Plus, it's super cute and mindless.”
- “This game has cute characters and a great storyline.”
- “Very good graphics, convincing story, and amazing characters, also very challenging.”
- “I used to give it 5 stars but the given mission was too difficult and I wanted to watch the ad to change the daily mission, but it kept showing an error even though my connection is fine.”
- “I'm stuck on a quest that I can't complete and since I can't replace it, I'm not making any progress.”
- “It's a very cute game but the storyline is very bland.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is lighthearted and charming, contributing to a fun and enjoyable experience. Players find it cute and amusing, enhancing their overall positive engagement with the gameplay.
- “It's funny and a lot of fun to play.”
- “It is very cute and has a sense of humor to it.”
- “I really like this game; it's funny and I can't get mad even when I lose.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable and enjoyable, but users report occasional freezing and touchscreen glitches during chat sections that can disrupt gameplay. Despite these minor issues, the overall experience remains addictive and fun.
- “Sometimes Ninja Bear freezes, which can be annoying.”
- “There are glitches on my phone: in some chat parts, I can't interact with the screen, leaving me stuck in that part of the conversation indefinitely and the game doesn't resume.”
- “A few system glitches occur here and there.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the music fitting, cool, and well-suited to the game’s atmosphere, though some find it a bit scary at night. Overall, the music is positively received and complements the gameplay experience.
- “The controls are easy and creative, and the music is fitting and cool.”
- “I can't play the music at night because it's scary, haha. Anyway, the game is really good and I love everything about it; not so easy, not so hard.”
- “I love the music as well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect time-consuming and challenging, especially in earning coins, with some suggesting the game should offer more ways to acquire currency. Despite this, many still find the gameplay enjoyable and fun overall.
- “Please make it so it gives you more coins because it's so hard to earn. I spent 4 hours grinding coins and only got 126 coins. Please add more ways to get coins. Other than that, the game is good.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional experience is somewhat impacted by occasional glitches that cause unintended deaths, which can be frustrating for players. Addressing these bugs would improve overall enjoyment.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers quick rounds combined with meaningful depth, resulting in strong replayability that keeps players engaged.
- “Good quick game with short rounds and a good amount of depth and replayability”