Bye-Bye, Wacky Planet
- July 15, 2016
- Rasul Mono
"Bye-Bye, Wacky Planet" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with splendid visuals. As Alan and Eve, two stranded aliens, players must use an array of alien guns to blast through enemies and escape Earth to return home. With fast-paced 2D side-scrolling action, the game pays homage to classic shooter games while offering a fresh, exciting experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a diverse and satisfying exploration of graphics and gameplay, with a charming art style and enjoyable sound design.
- It offers a fun and easy-to-learn experience, making it accessible for casual gamers while still providing some challenging moments.
- The game includes a variety of gameplay mechanics, such as upgradeable weapons and different enemy types, which help keep the experience fresh, especially in the early levels.
- The difficulty curve is uneven, with some early levels being overly challenging while later levels become repetitive and too easy.
- Many levels feel long and monotonous, leading to a sense of boredom as players encounter recycled enemies and mechanics.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as lag and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience, especially during longer play sessions.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of platforming and shooting mechanics, offering a varied experience with simple controls and level designs. While the game features engaging elements like drone piloting and mini-games, it suffers from repetitiveness and a sudden shift to "bullet hell" mechanics that can disrupt the flow. Overall, the gameplay is easy to learn and accessible, but it lacks depth and variety, leading to a somewhat monotonous experience.
“4 hours of varied sidescrolling shooter content offering a diverse and satisfying exploration of both graphics and gameplay.”
“Gameplay starts as a platformer, transitions to a shoot 'em up for one zone, and then returns to platforming for the final segment, with a couple of interesting minigames in between.”
“Fun and easy to learn controls; the Xbox 360 controller works fine, and the gameplay is smooth and fair for both old grumps and veteran jump 'n' runners like me.”
“The game emphasizes simplicity in every sense of the word by presenting simple level designs, simple dialogue, and simple gameplay.”
“The biggest problem with the repeating of mechanics and level designs is that around halfway through it suddenly becomes a 'bullet hell' out of nowhere for only 10-20 minutes.”
“Weak and limited gameplay.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute art style and retro influences, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami. Players appreciate the diverse and colorful environments, as well as the charming design of enemies and characters, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience. The combination of appealing graphics and engaging sound design enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
“4 hours of varied sidescrolling shooter content offering a diverse and satisfying exploration of both graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics are really great, and the sound and music are also nice!”
“Love the cute art style; I love 3 of the 6 chapters.”
“The graphics are colored and feature alien-like dungeons, but they lack detail and depth.”
“While I appreciate the cute art style, it feels inconsistent across different chapters.”
“The overall visual presentation is underwhelming and doesn't match the quality of the gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a soundtrack that complements the atmosphere and enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players note a limited variety of songs, which can contribute to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, while the music fits the game's vibe, its 90's techno style may not appeal to everyone.
“The soundtrack of the game is a good match with the atmosphere of each episode and level.”
“The music actually goes with the situation at times, and the gameplay is rather smooth.”
“Anyways, music is awesome, gameplay is WASD and easy extra keys, graphics are colored and alien-like dungeons, so go for it.”
“However, there are not many songs in the game and that, in addition to the repetitive action, adds to the repetitiveness of this game.”
“The soundtrack is a little too 90's techno for my taste, but it fits the feeling of the game decently enough.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered simple and weak, with some players finding it unfulfilling and wishing for more depth and content. However, the charming portrayal of aliens and the interactive elements involving character relationships provide some engagement, allowing players to influence the plot and achieve different endings. Overall, while the narrative has its merits, it leaves many players wanting more.
“Even the story, though simple, is pretty good.”
“The aliens are adorable from the beginning of the story to the end.”
“Players can interact with many different kinds of beautiful characters to promote the development of the plot, and they need to make the right decisions at key points in the game to reach the perfect ending.”
“There is somewhat a story but it's very weak and the ending is just... unfulfilling.”
“Short story line, wish there was more to do since I beat the game quickly.”
“Players can interact with many different kinds of beautiful girls to promote the development of the plot, and need to make the right decisions at key points to reach the perfect ending.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and enjoyable, though some believe it could be improved. Overall, the gameplay incorporates amusing elements that contribute to a lighthearted experience.
“This is a game that I find fun and funny.”
“It's a part that could be much better, but the game is still funny and enjoyable to play.”
“Funny gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on some systems without major technical glitches, players have reported significant issues with buggy movement and a frustrating lack of checkpoints in lengthy levels.
“Except the movement is bizarrely buggy, and the lack of checkpoints makes the overly long levels even more obvious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack effectively complements the atmosphere of each episode and level, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The soundtrack of the game perfectly complements the atmosphere of each episode and level.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that some grinding is necessary to achieve 100% completion in the game, indicating a moderate level of farming is involved.
“A little bit of farming is required to 100% the game.”
