Friday Night Bullet Arena
- September 30, 2016
- Red Nexus Games Inc.
Get on SteamFriday Night Bullet Arena is a top-down, bullet-bouncin', shoot-a-thon with a twist or twelve. Outmaneuver your friends atop strange topologies to secure ultimate space victory!
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and perfect for local multiplayer, providing endless laughter and excitement when played with friends.
- Simple and intuitive mechanics make it easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy, regardless of age or gaming experience.
- The quirky characters and enjoyable soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a memorable arcade-style game.
- The lack of online multiplayer and AI bots limits the game's replayability, making it less enjoyable for those without friends to play with.
- The art style is forgettable, which may detract from the overall aesthetic experience of the game.
- The game is best enjoyed with a larger group, which can be a downside for players who want to play solo or with just one other person.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered forgettable, with players often losing track of the setting despite their enthusiasm for the concept. However, the soundtrack and character design are noted as redeeming qualities that enhance the overall aesthetic.
“The soundtrack and characters, for me, were what saved the game's aesthetic.”
“Fnba has a very forgettable art style; sometimes I forgot the setting I was playing in, even though I'm a huge fan of what it was meant to be.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic and enjoyment. Players appreciate the quirky character themes that enhance the experience, making the soundtrack a standout feature.
“The soundtrack and characters were what saved the game's aesthetic for me.”
“Quirky characters with fun names and ambient music made it enjoyable.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack and characters, for me, were what saved the game's aesthetic.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features intuitive and straightforward mechanics, allowing players to easily grasp the controls, whether using the Xbox controller's right stick or face buttons. However, it also includes some strategic depth, such as positioning shots between grid tiles, despite the overall simplicity of the one-bullet-per-player mechanic in a small arena setting.
“The mechanics are immediately obvious and intuitive, with some room for tricky moves, like putting a bullet midway between two grid tiles.”
“The gameplay features ultra simplistic mechanics, using either the right stick on the Xbox controller or the A, B, Y, X buttons to shoot a bullet. Each player can only fire one bullet in this small arena top-down shooter to eliminate their opponent.”
“Ultra simplistic mechanics, either using the right stick for the Xbox controller or A, B, Y, X to shoot a bullet. There is only one bullet per player in this small arena top-down shooter to kill your opponent.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
