Frightened Beetles

About

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

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 241 reviews

graphics13 positive 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 can be frustrating due to confusing color distinctions between safe and hazardous leaves.
Very short duration, with most players completing it in under 10 minutes.
Lack of a restart option after dying can lead to unnecessary frustration.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently described as cute, colorful, and charming, featuring a clean and simple art style that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the vivid visuals and unique hand-drawn artwork, although some note that the gameplay is short and may not fully utilize the graphical potential. Overall, the art style is a highlight, contributing to the game's endearing atmosphere despite some criticisms regarding the soundtrack and gameplay length.
- “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.”
- “In terms of visuals, you get what's on the tin or in the screenshots in this case, a clean and simple 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.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a charming and whimsical tone that effectively tickles players' funny bones without overstaying its welcome. The animations and sound effects add a layer of comedic appeal, with absurd scenarios involving insects that blend cuteness with dark humor. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a quick laugh.
- “It's a game that knows how to tickle your funny bone without overstaying its welcome.”
- “The cleverly crafted animation breathes life into the tiny insect world, making every bug's personality pop with charm and humor.”
- “The game has a funny atmosphere and great, hand-drawn graphics.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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The gameplay is characterized by three distinct reaction-time-based styles, but it is criticized for being overly simplistic and short, with many players completing it in around 10-15 minutes. While the graphics and animations are praised, the overall experience is deemed lackluster and not worth the download, particularly due to user experience limitations in distinguishing between safe and hazardous elements.
- “There are three parts to the gameplay of this game, and they're focusing each 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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 feel that the lack of substantial story elements and progression detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as minimal and lacking depth, with a desire for more content and a cohesive storyline.
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for being pleasant and enhancing the overall experience, with many users highlighting its endearing quality. However, some players find the soundtrack to be repetitive and annoying, detracting from the enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's charm, opinions on its repetitiveness vary.
- “Short and simple game to pick up and play with nice visuals and music.”
- “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.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in under ten minutes, leaving little incentive to return once all achievements are unlocked. Suggestions for enhancing replay value include incorporating roguelite elements to introduce variability in puzzles and obstacles. Overall, the consensus is that the game's short duration and limited scope significantly hinder its replay potential.
- “If future versions were to adopt roguelite elements that made the puzzles and obstacles different every time, the game would have significantly more replay value.”
- “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. Once that is done, there isn't much to add in terms of replayability, but you do get a somewhat difficult time at first, a 'learning process' I'd say, and some easy achievements along the way.”
- “The scope, however, is limited and replayability is low.”
- “If future versions were to adopt roguelite elements that made the puzzles/obstacles different every time, the game would have significantly more replay value.”
- “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. You do get a somewhat difficult time at first, a 'learning process' I'd say, and some easy achievements along the way.”
- “There is zero replay value to the game, and quite frankly, the only thing worth getting it for is the easy 100% achievements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be particularly challenging, especially in the first level, which is described as tedious due to the need to navigate between similar-looking obstacles. Additionally, some users suggest that having an extra life is beneficial for managing the grinding experience.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “The game has three levels, the first of which is by far the hardest and most tedious, where you switch from one side of a branch to the other while dodging two very similar colored leaves, one harmless and the other not so much.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a completely free monetization model, with no microtransactions or in-game purchases, ensuring a straightforward and uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “Absolutely, no microtransactions or in-game purchases.”
- “Absolutely, no microtransactions or in-game purchases.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game is stable, with no significant bugs or issues affecting gameplay, making it a worthwhile installation.
- “It's worth the install and isn't buggy or anything like that.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a 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.”