BZZZT

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"BZZZT" is a single-player action game with a stellar story and perfect mechanics, combining nostalgic pixel-art aesthetics with modern design. Players can choose from various difficulty levels and enjoy precise controls while experiencing rich environments and intense boss fights. The game also includes time challenges, leaderboards, and unlockable skills.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 459 reviews

music114 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

BZZZT features stunning pixel art and a vibrant color palette that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
The controls are tight and responsive, making the platforming feel satisfying and rewarding.
The game offers a variety of challenges, including speedrun objectives and collectibles, which add to its replayability.

Some players have reported issues with hit detection and hitboxes feeling inconsistent at times.
The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 4 hours, which may leave some wanting more content.
Boss fights can feel tedious and disrupt the fast-paced flow of the platforming gameplay.

music
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
30%
2%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, energetic, and nostalgic qualities, often described as a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some players noted a desire for a greater variety of tracks, many praised the soundtrack for perfectly complementing the game's aesthetic and fast-paced action. Overall, the combination of vibrant pixel art and a compelling soundtrack creates an engaging atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The soundtrack is a pulse-pounding, toe-tapping banger, perfectly matching the fast-paced gameplay.”
- “The music is outstanding, and really adds to the feel of excitement while playing the game.”
- “The pixel art and music are fantastic, and the difficulty is quite reasonable for completionists.”
- “The music is a bit noisy because it's old-style and too much.”
- “You're fantastic until almost the end and then you're just plain stressful and annoying and loud, and your music is annoying too. I even like chiptune stuff, but this needs to just be less full-blasted instrumentation.”
- “Jump, shoot, collect, dodge, fly, boss fights, multiple level goals, modern 80's art style, repetitive robotic music.”
gameplay
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by tight controls, a steady introduction of new mechanics, and a variety of challenges that keep it engaging and addictive. Players appreciate the beautiful pixel art and a strong soundtrack that complements the fast-paced, precision platforming experience. While some reviewers note a lack of unique gameplay elements compared to other titles in the genre, the overall execution and level design are praised for their polish and replayability.
- “The gameplay is where the game goes hard in the paint.”
- “Beautiful graphics, interesting gameplay keeps you hooked!”
- “Absolutely addicting gameplay!”
- “There's nothing too unique about the mechanics.”
- “However, compared to something like Mario Wonder, Bzzt lacks unique gameplay gimmicks.”
- “As for the respawn mechanic (I played on normal difficulty), it feels frustrating, especially when you encounter a previously mentioned difficulty spike later in the level.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful pixel art and vibrant visuals, reminiscent of classic retro titles. Players appreciate the attention to detail, smooth animations, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While the visuals are generally praised, some users noted that they can occasionally interfere with gameplay, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
- “The art, graphics, music, controls, movement, and technical performance are all beautiful.”
- “The graphics are impressive, the responsive controls, the sound is excellent and the story is very well done.”
- “Incredibly tight controls mixed with smooth-as-butter gameplay, all wrapped in stunning pixel art graphics and wonderful chippy music that rocks my ass off.”
- “But man, the graphics are so pretty I had to play through it.”
- “Graphically, refreshing.”
- “Variable pixel art environments, lots of graphical details, animations, precise controls, polished levels that are just long enough.”
story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
7%
The story in the game is generally described as simplistic and basic, often serving as a lighthearted backdrop to the platforming mechanics rather than a focal point. While some players found it charming and fitting, others considered it forgettable or lacking depth, with many noting that the gameplay experience is the main draw rather than the narrative itself. Overall, the story adds a bit of flavor but is not essential to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are impressive, the responsive controls, the sound is excellent and the story is very well done.”
- “Tight platforming with double-jumping and dashing, a few alternate/one-off challenges mixed in, all tied together with a sweet little evil villain story.”
- “This is a wonderful feeling platformer with well-designed levels, a fun little story, and some pretty cool tunes.”
- “For me, the storyline was somewhere between forgettable and actively annoying, but I bet some folks would like it.”
- “Unfortunately, the story didn't catch me at all so far; very boring and not unique at all.”
- “The story is a little basic, but it's not the main focus of the game.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The game offers significant replayability through its well-designed levels, collectables, time challenges, and side challenges that encourage players to aim for 100% completion. With a polished retro aesthetic, responsive controls, and a fun soundtrack, players find themselves returning to improve scores and complete additional challenges, making it a highly engaging experience despite a relatively short campaign duration. Overall, the combination of challenge and fun ensures that replayability remains a strong aspect of the game.
- “Pretty retro art style and character design, great soundtrack and sound effects, responsive controls, tried-and-true 2D-platformer mechanics, nicely designed short levels (with a focus on the level flow) and fun little side challenges to incentivize replayability.”
- “Levels design complements the gameplay perfectly with collectibles, time challenges, and secrets that boost the replay value.”
- “Highly replayable too, I'm going back to get all the medals and challenges.”
- “Can be completed in less than 2 hours but has some replayability if you want to get 100%.”
- “Runtime was about 4 hours for me to complete the campaign, though there is some replayability here if you want to go for all the collectables and time trials.”
- “There's a challenge, there's replayability, there's scoring.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny moments and jokes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of detailed pixel art, smooth gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack, all contributing to a cool and entertaining universe. Overall, the humor is described as a standout aspect that complements the game's engaging mechanics.
- “Detailed pixel art graphics, funny jokes, fantastic soundtrack, addictive gameplay.”
- “A tight precise platformer with smooth control, fiery music, and lots of humor.”
- “Freaking funny and so well done.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be a mixed experience; while some players find it tedious and drawn out, others appreciate the enjoyable replayability of certain stages and the early access to abilities that reduce the need for grinding. Overall, the grinding aspect can feel sluggish, but it is balanced by moments of fun and engaging gameplay.
- “Aside from a few levels, replaying each stage is really enjoyable and not tedious at all.”
- “It feels sluggish and drawn out, and the fights end up being more tedious than exciting.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “But some of them are longer and it can be a bit tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report experiencing a strong emotional response despite the game's short length and minimal story. However, some express frustration with inconsistent hitboxes, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- “This game caused an emotional response.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Overall, users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its beautiful art, graphics, and music, along with smooth controls and movement. Notably, there are no performance issues reported on the Steam Deck, indicating a well-optimized experience across platforms.
- “The art, graphics, music, controls, movement, and technical performance are all beautiful.”
- “No performance issues on Steam Deck.”
- “Performance is inconsistent and often leads to frustrating gameplay.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews highlight a retro art style and character design, but do not specifically address character development, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics, level design, and audio elements. Overall, character development appears to be less emphasized in this game, with more attention given to the platforming experience and replayability.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
- “The backstories and growth of the characters are well-crafted, adding layers of depth that enhance the overall narrative experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability across various platforms, including PC, handheld devices like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck, as well as macOS, ensuring a smooth gaming experience for users.
- “Runs great on PC, any handheld like the ROG Ally or Steam Deck, and even on macOS.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, creating a perfectly immersive experience.
- “The music created an absolutely perfect atmosphere!”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”