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Frightened Beetles

90%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, story
90% User Score Based on 482 reviews

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Something terrible happened in the forest! Someone frightened all Bugs! What happened? You are the only one who can find it out!

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 482 reviews
graphics26 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Cute art style and animations that add charm to the gameplay.
  • Easy to achieve 100% completion, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
  • Short and fun experience, perfect for a quick gaming session.
  • Gameplay is very short, with most players finishing in under 10 minutes.
  • Confusing color differentiation between safe and hazardous leaves, especially for colorblind players.
  • Lack of a restart option after dying can lead to frustration, requiring players to restart the game entirely.
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently described as cute, colorful, and well-executed, featuring a clean and simple art style that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and animations, although some note that the gameplay is short and straightforward. Overall, the art style is a highlight, contributing to the game's endearing atmosphere despite some criticisms regarding the soundtrack.

    • “The art style is really cute and weird, just like all the other games made by this developer.”
    • “The game has a funny atmosphere and great, hand-drawn graphics.”
    • “For what it is, 'Frightened Beetles' delivers a charming and fun experience, with an awesome art style.”
    • “Fun, short game, but why does it make my graphics card freak out every time I close the game?”
    • “The graphics are cute and decent, but the soundtrack is awfully repetitive and annoying.”
    • “In terms of visuals, you get what’s on the tin or in the screenshots in this case, a clean and simple art style.”
  • humor
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a whimsical and absurd tone that brings charm to its insect characters through clever animations and sound effects. Players appreciate the short, lighthearted gameplay that delivers laughs without overstaying its welcome, making it a delightful and refreshing experience. The combination of cute graphics and funny scenarios, including quirky death animations, adds to its appeal as a fun indie title.

    • “It's a game that knows how to tickle your funny bone without overstaying its welcome.”
    • “The meticulously crafted animation breathes life into the tiny insect world, making every bug's personality pop with charm and humor.”
    • “The clever humor and whimsical tone offer a delightful departure from more serious titles, providing a refreshing change of pace.”
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay consists of three reaction-time-based segments focused on navigating beetles, but it is criticized for being overly simplistic, short, and lacking depth, with many players feeling it does not justify the download. While the graphics and animations are praised, the overall experience is described as lackluster, with some users reporting they lost interest after just 10-15 minutes.

    • “There are three parts to the gameplay of this game, and they each focus on a different approach to navigating beetles through the forest.”
    • “Solid 10 minutes of gameplay - 5 times more than promised in the video!”
    • “Great for all ages and for those people who want achievements in 5 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is not worth the download.”
    • “The gameplay offered, however, is lackluster due to UX limitations for identifying safe and hazardous images.”
    • “After about 15 minutes of gameplay, I chose not to continue.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as very short and simplistic, primarily revolving around the life of insects, with a dark undertone. While some players appreciate the cute graphics and the potential for a deeper narrative, many express disappointment in the lack of substantial story content and the repetitive nature of the gameplay. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and variety.

    • “Dark story line, challenging gameplay with cute graphics.”
    • “And as God spoke to Moses, you shall too be bestowed upon with great knowledge and a quest to save humanity.”
    • “It's easy to play, the graphics are well done, and I like the few bits of music as well as the storyline.”
    • “There is no story other than getting from point A to point B, where you realize your efforts were futile as the outcome was the same.”
    • “That said, the story elements pretty much suck.”
    • “If there would be some more stages added to the game and maybe a better/new storyline + bug fixes then the game would be amazing!”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its pleasantness and suitability to the game's tone, some find it repetitive and annoying. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a strong point by several users, contributing positively to the game's endearing qualities.

    • “The art style and quirky sense of humor really add a lot towards how endearing this is, and the music is suitably pleasant as well.”
    • “Short and simple game to pick up and play with nice visuals and music.”
    • “It's easy to play and the graphics are well done, and I like the few bits of music as well as the storyline.”
    • “The graphics are cute and decent, but the soundtrack is awfully repetitive and annoying.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers minimal replayability, with players reporting that it can be completed in about nine minutes, including achieving all accomplishments. Many reviewers suggest that incorporating roguelite elements could enhance replay value, but as it stands, once players unlock all achievements, there is little incentive to revisit the game. Overall, the limited scope and short playtime contribute to a lack of replayability.

    • “When I say this game is short, I mean it is really short. It only took me about 9 minutes to beat the game twice and achieve every single achievement, so once that is done, there isn't much to add with replayability. However, you do get a somewhat difficult time at first, 'a learning process' I'd say, and some easy achievements along the way.”
    • “If future versions were to adopt roguelite elements that made the puzzles/obstacles different every time, the game would have significantly more replay value.”
    • “There is zero replay value to the game and quite frankly the only thing worth getting it for is the easy 100% achievements.”
    • “The scope, however, is limited and replayability is low.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly challenging, especially in the first level, which is described as tedious and difficult due to the need to navigate between similar-looking leaves while avoiding hazards. Many suggest that having an extra life is essential for successfully grinding through this level.

    • “The game has three levels, the first of which is by far the hardest and most tedious, in which you switch from one side of a branch to the other while dodging two very similar colored leaves, one harmless, the other not so much.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a completely free monetization model, with no microtransactions or in-game purchases, which has been positively noted by users.

    • “Absolutely, no microtransactions or in-game purchases.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game is stable and free from significant bugs, making it a worthwhile installation.

    • “It's worth the install and isn't buggy or anything like that.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humorous atmosphere complemented by charming hand-drawn graphics, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience.

    • “The game has a funny atmosphere and great, hand-drawn graphics.”

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