Glitch Busters: Stuck On You

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Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Toylogic Inc. and was released on May 22, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

It’s a normal day on the net, until a virus outbreak turns everything upside-down. Only your squad of Glitch Busters can take on the net’s kookiest bugs in an online world gone haywire in this 1-4 player co-op 3rd person shooter.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Enjoyable and charming cooperative third-person shooter/platformer with inventive magnetic movement mechanics encouraging teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Vibrant, colorful art style and engaging, wacky environments coupled with a fun, lighthearted tone and humorous moments.
Good value for casual co-op fun with friends, offering a variety of weapons, vehicles, and game modes that provide replayability and enjoyable shared experiences.

AI teammates are notably weak and unreliable, making solo or small-group play frustrating due to poor bot behavior and lack of responsiveness.
Excessive, unskippable cutscenes and constant interruptions break game flow and pacing, detracting from gameplay immersion and causing player frustration.
Limited progression and repetitive mission structure with some punishing design choices like mandatory grinding and forced weapon randomness reduce long-term player engagement.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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83%
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The story mode is a relatively short and fun experience that serves mainly to justify its escalating, chaotic gameplay and over-the-top scenarios, though some find the dialogue pacing and cutscene presentation cumbersome. Missions are varied and enjoyable but can feel limited by mechanics like shared weapon drops and lack of weapon customization at mission start, which affects cooperative play depth. While the narrative has humor and charm, some players find the story text and sound design annoying, and the progression can feel slow due to extended tutorials and patrol mission requirements.
- “The story was surprisingly funny and doesn't feel like just a throwaway addition to pad out a co-op focused game.”
- “The story missions themselves don't overstay their welcome and getting through them all doesn't take all that long.”
- “The story mode took me roughly 8 hours to complete and get all but two achievements, but there's still quite a bit to do.”
- “The story mode is boring, the text is super annoying and so is the sound design across the board.”
- “It exists mainly to justify the constant escalation of absurd enemies, shifting environments, and over-the-top scenarios that unfold as missions progress.”
- “Very fun sort-of coop Ratchet and Clank style game, but a dealbreaker for me is that players cannot equip any of the cool weapons or power-ups bought in the shop to start missions with; instead, halfway through most missions there will be a 'weapon crate' that drops 2 random items that four people have to share -_-. Would be probably my GOTY if it was 'truly' coop Ratchet and Clank.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around cooperative multiplayer with unique magnetic movement and stacking mechanics that encourage teamwork and creative positioning, providing a fun and charming third-person shooter/platformer experience. While it offers enjoyable variety through boss fights, vehicles, and special missions, it can feel repetitive over time, especially in singleplayer, and is hampered by frequent unskippable cutscenes and occasional shallow enemy AI. Overall, the gameplay is accessible and engaging, particularly in co-op, but lacks deep progression and polish for a more refined shooter experience.
- “Rare 2 player local co-op adventure gameplay with 2 bots accompanying in a bright 3rd person shooter, fighting-heavy but not too punishing (lots of continues).”
- “From the start, it feels designed to be enjoyed with friends, leaning into cooperative mechanics that are as much about movement and positioning as they are about shooting enemies.”
- “The magnet dash and stacking/bouncing mechanics are especially cool and fairly well utilized in every level.”
- “When the actual gameplay finally started, things did get louder and more chaotic, but not really more interesting.”
- “The AI struggles to fully leverage the magnetic mechanics, which can make missions feel flatter and highlight how central human coordination is to the game’s design.”
- “Unlockable weapons and stages provide a sense of forward movement, yet the core gameplay loop does not change dramatically over time. This can make longer play sessions feel repetitive, especially for players looking for deep customization or evolving mechanics.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a vibrant, exaggerated, and cartoonish art style that is visually striking and colorful, appealing especially to younger audiences. While some praise the unique and expressive design, others find the visuals garish or overwhelming at times. Overall, the art style enhances the game's charm despite mixed opinions on asset quality.
- “The art style is vibrant and exaggerated, with expressive character designs and environments that feel like living cartoons.”
- “Amazing artstyle, flawless online (with actual matchmaking!) and some of the best OST in recent memory.”
- “Beautiful cartoonish graphics and great performance on Deck.”
- “Glitch Busters: Stuck on You is a console-ported low poly third-person shooter/brawler with a co-op focus and one of the most garish, ugly art styles I've seen in years.”
- “You can tweak the graphics and controls, which is a plus, although there's no appreciable benefit to doing so given the poor quality game assets.”
- “Art style is sometimes hard to look at when there is a lot going on, though it's not typically an issue.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's music is energetic, colorful, and complements its chaotic, upbeat tone, with several tracks—especially in the final world, boss battles, and lobby—standing out as highlights. However, some users find certain soundtrack choices, particularly during tutorials and cutscenes, to be less favorable. Overall, the soundtrack is praised as one of the game's strong points.
- “Amazing artstyle, flawless online (with actual matchmaking!) and some of the best OST in recent memory.”
- “Worst tutorial of all games I've ever played, maybe of all time; horrendous music, absurd amount of unskippable cutscenes, genuinely bad.”
- “Sound design supports this with punchy effects and energetic music that reinforces the game’s upbeat tone, though it rarely aims for subtlety or atmosphere beyond maintaining momentum.”
- “Very colorful and wacky to match the chaotic nature of the levels, same goes for the soundtrack!”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in Glitch Busters: Stuck on You is a standout feature, blending cute animations, funny moments, and a surprisingly engaging story that enhances the cooperative chaos. Its playful tone and comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted and competitive multiplayer experience.
- “Overall, Glitch Busters: Stuck On You succeeds as a cooperative action game that values creativity, humor, and shared chaos above all else.”
- “The story was surprisingly funny and doesn't feel like just a throwaway addition to pad out a co-op focused game.”
- “The animations and ending screen are cute and hilarious, and they add a bit of competitiveness between teammates.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers considerable replayability through its various side modes, unlockables, and especially the "patrol" mode, which functions as a roguelite-style randomizer of main campaign missions. Combined with diverse levels, satisfying weapons, and engaging co-op mechanics, these features provide players with varied and enjoyable repeat play experiences.
- “There is a lot of replay value in the patrols and simulations, which offer even more variety.”
- “It's a charming third-person shooter/platformer with interesting co-op mechanics, great level variety, satisfying weapons, incredibly fun vehicles, and a good amount of replayability.”
- “The replay value mainly lies in the 'patrol' mode, which is kind of like a randomizer roguelite version of the main campaign missions.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is intentionally compromised to reflect its glitch-filled, corrupted virtual world, with frequent visual distortions and unpredictable environment behavior enhancing the immersive experience rather than indicating technical issues.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game features no microtransactions and only a single, inexpensive $3 DLC offering extra challenge content and cosmetic accessories, contrasting with its misleading advertisement. Overall, its monetization approach is minimal and fair.
- “There are zero microtransactions in the game, and only one DLC that's a measly $3 for a boss rush challenge mode and a handful of recolored accessories like purple/green wings.”
- “The advertisement makes it look completely different.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by vibrant and exaggerated art styles, featuring expressive designs that bring the characters and environments to life like animated cartoons.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is lively and energetic, driven by punchy sound effects and upbeat music that sustain the game's momentum, though it lacks subtlety and deeper atmospheric immersion.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The feedback on the emotional aspect is unclear or unrelated, as users mention technical issues with the controller's sensitivity rather than emotional impact. There is no direct commentary on the game's emotional experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features beautiful cartoonish graphics and runs smoothly, delivering great performance, especially on portable devices like the Steam Deck.

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Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is a shooter game.

Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Glitch Busters: Stuck On You was released on May 22, 2023.

Glitch Busters: Stuck On You was developed by Toylogic Inc..

Glitch Busters: Stuck On You has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Glitch Busters: Stuck On You for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Glitch Busters: Stuck On You is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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