BZZZT

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BZZZT is a single player action game. It was developed by KO.DLL and was released on November 13, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 636 reviews

music148 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

BZZZT features tight controls and responsive gameplay, making it a joy to play.
The pixel art and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of challenges and collectibles, providing high replayability and a satisfying sense of progression.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under two hours.
Some players found the difficulty curve steep, particularly in later levels, which may lead to frustration.
There are occasional issues with controller detection, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

music
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
31%
2%
The music in "Bzzzt" has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, retro-inspired soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's vibrant pixel art and tight gameplay. Many players highlight the nostalgic chiptune elements, with some describing the music as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While a few critiques mention the music can be a bit overwhelming at times, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and immersive atmosphere.
- “The retro music fits the game perfectly.”
- “The gameplay is tight, the pixel art is vibrant, and the soundtrack is nostalgic yet refreshing.”
- “The music is outstanding, and really adds to the feel of excitement while playing the game.”
- “Only music is a bit noisy because old-style too much.”
- “You're fantastic until almost the end and then you're just plain stressful and annoying and loud and everything explodes and I can't see a bloody thing on the screen and your hitboxes really need to be a few pixels narrower to not feel unfair, and your music is annoying too (and I even like chiptune stuff but this needs to just be less full-blasted instrumentation, you know there's another option to using all the tracks in your DAW for all the synth sounds all the time).”
- “Jump, shoot, collect, dodge, fly, boss fights, multiple level goals, modern 80's art style, repetitive robotic music, leaderboards, small storyline, multiple playstyles, 100 death achievement.”
gameplay
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and addictive nature, featuring tight controls, vibrant pixel art, and a nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics and challenges, which keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding, while the level design encourages mastery of skills without being overly punishing. Overall, it is described as a well-crafted precision platformer that successfully combines familiar tropes with innovative elements, making it both fun and satisfying to play.
- “Combined with smooth animations and clever use of lighting and effects, _bzzzt_ offers an eye-catching visual experience that complements its challenging gameplay perfectly.”
- “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.”
- “A fun precise platformer that introduces new mechanics when it needs to and that keeps itself challenging, but never unfair.”
- “Played the free demo and enjoyed it but hoped that the full game had more gameplay diversity.”
- “Opposite other platforms, levels are not mechanically hard, but it is hard to finish them in time with all the screws.”
- “- the gameplay is a 'try and die' platform game.”
graphics
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art and vibrant visuals, creating an immersive retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming hand-crafted designs, excellent use of color, and the way the visuals complement the engaging gameplay and catchy soundtrack. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the indie platformer genre.
- “_bzzzt_ stands out with its gorgeous pixel art and vibrant visuals, creating a retro-inspired world that feels alive and detailed.”
- “Visually, the game is beautiful, with amazing pixel art graphics and a soundtrack that precisely matches the rhythm of the levels.”
- “If you like old-school pixel art, you’ll love the visuals.”
- “The game's charm instead lies in its presentation - visuals and music.”
- “The pixel graphics and music create a quality presentation that complements the gameplay.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The story is generally described as cute and charming, though often considered basic and not the main focus of the game. While some players found it forgettable or simplistic, others appreciated its whimsical elements and the way it ties into the gameplay. Overall, the narrative serves as a light backdrop to the platforming experience, with many players enjoying the game more for its mechanics and visuals than for its storyline.
- “The game looks so great, it plays so nice, every detail is polished, music is perfect, the story fits great, it's funny and to be honest, I'm so glad it was made here in Czech Republic.”
- “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.”
- “The pixel art is beautiful too, and the story is charming but also easy to ignore if you just want to grind the levels.”
- “For me, the storyline was somewhere between forgettable and actively annoying, but I bet some folks would like it.”
- “The story part of the game itself is fairly short, especially for an experienced platformer player, but there's a lot more playtime to be enjoyed by going back and 100%ing all the levels.”
- “The story's okay, but that's not really why you play a game like this.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The game offers significant replayability, with engaging level designs that include collectibles, time challenges, and secrets that encourage players to return for 100% completion. Its retro art style, great soundtrack, and responsive controls enhance the experience, making it enjoyable to replay for leaderboard competition and additional challenges. Overall, players find the replay value high, contributing to a fun and quality gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “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%.”
- “Levels design complements the gameplay perfectly with collectibles, time challenges, and secrets that boost the replay value.”
- “There’s plenty of replayability and challenge for the price.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring simple yet funny jokes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the polished pixel art graphics and fantastic soundtrack, which complement the game's addictive gameplay and contribute to a cool and entertaining universe. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “Detailed pixel art graphics, funny jokes, fantastic soundtrack, addictive gameplay.”
- “The game looks so great, it plays so nice, every detail is polished, music is perfect, the story fits great, it's funny and to be honest, I'm so glad it was made here in the Czech Republic.”
- “- cool and funny universe”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite time-consuming and occasionally tedious, suggesting that it may require a significant investment of time. However, the early acquisition of abilities helps mitigate the need for extensive grinding, enhancing the overall experience. The game's pixel art is also positively noted, adding to its appeal.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some of the tasks are longer and it can be a bit tedious.”
- “While the pixel art looks good, the grinding to unlock abilities can be frustrating.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game is reported to have no performance issues on the Steam Deck, indicating strong optimization for the platform.
- “No performance issues on Steam Deck.”
- “No performance issues on Steam Deck.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not specifically address character development, focusing instead on the game's retro art style, soundtrack, controls, and level design. As such, there is little information available regarding the depth or progression of character development within the game.
stability
2 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, with users reporting smooth performance on all systems.
- “Runs great on PC, any handheld like the ROG Ally or Steam Deck, and even on macOS.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently report that the game elicits strong emotional reactions, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “This game caused an emotional response.”