Insect Adventure
- May 17, 2021
- Mayo
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Get on itch.io Store"Insect Adventure" is a metroidvania-style game where you play as Bugsy, a young cockroach on a mission to rescue his friend Mayo from a monstrous lizardman. Explore an expansive underground labyrinth filled with challenging enemies, bosses, and secret areas. Use your hammer and quick reflexes to battle through hoards of insects and discover the mysteries that lie beneath.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The movement mechanics are fast and fluid, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering traversal systems.
- Exploration is highly encouraged, with numerous secrets and power-ups that make the gameplay feel rewarding and engaging.
- The game features a charming aesthetic and a cute storyline that adds to the overall experience, despite being inspired by other titles in the genre.
- The game suffers from unpolished combat and movement mechanics, leading to jittery animations and awkward hitboxes.
- Some players experienced technical issues, including runtime errors and getting stuck in walls, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
- The combat can feel trivialized by certain moves, reducing the challenge and strategic depth during boss fights.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced platforming and dynamic combat reminiscent of fighter games, offering a blend of movement mechanics that allow for fluid navigation and strategic engagement with enemies. Players can enjoy a non-linear metroidvania experience filled with upgrades, although some may find that it detracts from the strategic elements of boss encounters. A lengthy demo effectively showcases these core gameplay features.
“Aesthetically, it's heavy on the Yoshi's Island side of things, while the gameplay offers fast-paced platforming alongside some kinetic spectacle fighter-esque combat.”
“There's a lengthy demo that does a good job of showcasing the core gameplay; I'd definitely recommend checking it out.”
“You end up with enough movement mechanics that you can zip in any direction, move fast enough to feel just on the edge of losing control, but still be able to attack and dodge enemies.”
“The gameplay feels overly chaotic, making it difficult to focus on the objectives.”
“There are too many mechanics crammed into the gameplay, leading to confusion rather than enjoyment.”
“The platforming sections are frustratingly imprecise, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics draw inspiration from titles like Yoshi's Island and Hollow Knight, featuring a unique art style and level design that enhances its fast-paced platforming and combat. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and concept, others describe the visuals as somewhat crude, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the overall graphical quality.
“Aesthetically, it's heavy on the Yoshi's Island side of things, while the gameplay offers fast-paced platforming alongside some kinetic spectacle fighter-esque combat.”
“I liked the art style, level design, and overall concept of the game.”
“Graphically it looks kind of crude.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Insect Adventure is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and nostalgic references, creating an emotionally engaging experience. Players appreciate the sense of freedom in exploration and the rewarding feeling of discovering secrets, which enhances their connection to the game.
“Insect Adventure is a heartfelt metroidvania with countless nods to the classics.”
“Exploration feels truly free – learning that I could wall jump early on made me feel like I was breaking the game, which feels great.”
“A nice amount of secrets that made me feel good for finding.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and engaging enough to enhance their in-game motivations, even among those who typically skip storylines in similar games. Overall, it strikes a balance by being enjoyable without overwhelming the gameplay.
“I usually dislike/skip storylines in multiplayer games, but this one was cute enough and kept mostly out of the way. I appreciated the story and it reinforced my in-game motivations.”
“Story was also surprisingly good.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtle and limited, with minimal dialogue, yet it manages to deliver enjoyable and amusing moments throughout the experience.
“It's rather small and there's not that much dialogue, but it's fun to follow and funny at times.”
