KILLBUG

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KILLBUG is a single player survival shooter game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Samurai Punk and was released on May 3, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Killbug" is a horror shooter game with phenomenal gameplay and good graphics. As the wingless, exiled Killbug, players dash, double-jump, and wall-run in an endless arena, seeking revenge on ravenous insects. Slash and shoot through beetles, spiders, and more, aiming for high scores in this brutal battleground.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 712 reviews

gameplay70 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game features fun and fluid movement mechanics, making it enjoyable to play and control.
KILLBUG offers a satisfying gameplay loop with a focus on high scores and replayability, reminiscent of games like Devil Daggers.
Despite its simplicity, the game has depth with various techniques to master, providing a rewarding experience for players.

The game suffers from a lack of content, featuring only one arena and one weapon, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
Some players find the visual style overwhelming and the mechanics poorly explained, making it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.
While the core gameplay is fun, many reviewers expressed a desire for more variety in enemies and gameplay modes to enhance longevity.

gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fluid movement mechanics, engaging gunplay, and a satisfying loop that encourages mastery and leaderboard competition. While many players find the mechanics enjoyable and addictive, some express concerns about a lack of content and depth, suggesting that the game may become repetitive after a few hours. Overall, it combines elements from popular titles like "Devil Daggers" and "Ultrakill," offering a fast-paced, arena shooter experience that is both fun and challenging.
- “Insanely fun gameplay, unique enemies, and just straight addicting.”
- “The gameplay is incredible; the infinite wall jumping, the double jump, the demon shot—it blends so well.”
- “Killbug is an excellent unique take on the now re-popularized arena shooter, combining some of the more modern mechanics with some new unique ideas and super fun gameplay.”
- “Visuals are nice, movement/parkour is polished and the shooting mechanic is fine, but there is an extreme lack of content for me.”
- “It would have been nice to see more weapons; it could've added so much more complexity to the game. Imagine what a shotgun or rocket launcher could have added to the gameplay experience.”
- “Building games around a refined set of mechanics is a risky business; sometimes the game can become too gimmicky.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming low-fi, pixelated art style reminiscent of 90s aesthetics, which many players find appealing despite some criticism of its low poly design. The visuals complement the polished movement and satisfying mechanics, creating an enjoyable gameplay experience, though some users express a desire for more content and variety in the visual elements. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong fit for the game's fast-paced and engaging mechanics.
- “The graphics and mechanics are so good; I would just love more!”
- “The visuals are lo-fi, but very pleasant.”
- “The PS1 aesthetic manages to avoid being too tacky or edgy and kind of becomes its own punk thing.”
- “I think the low poly art style looks bad but it does play well.”
- “The PS1 aesthetic manages to avoid being too tacky or edgy and kinda becomes its own punk thing.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mixed view on replayability; while many players find it infinitely replayable due to its fast-paced nature and competitive leaderboards, some express a desire for additional maps and a level maker to enhance the experience. The consensus suggests a solid replayability score, with some users rating it as high as 8/10, though others note minimal replayability due to limited content.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Fast and tense, which has a lot of replayability.”
- “Love the leaderboards as they add a nice element of replayability.”
- “Definitely minimal replayability.”
- “My only big suggestion would be the addition of more maps to add to replayability.”
- “Only thing is I wish there was a level maker and more arenas; it sucks only having one.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the chaotic arena setting, with a catchy and intense soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While many players enjoy the primal and energetic feel of the music, some express a desire for more variety, as they have encountered limited tracks. Overall, the sound design is considered a strong aspect that aligns well with the game's aesthetic.
- “The music is pretty dope too and gets increasingly intense as you get further.”
- “Music and sound are great too, and the old school aesthetic fits well with the tight gameplay.”
- “Really, my only complaint with this game is that I'd love some more music variety.”
- “I've heard one song so far, it jams and it fits the buggy setting.”
- “The music nails the juicy, primal feels and will get you buzzin'.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently described as "buggy," with users reporting various glitches, particularly in menus. Despite these issues, many players still find it enjoyable and worth playing, suggesting that the overall experience remains positive despite the stability concerns.
- “Very buggy.”
- “Buggy ass game.”
- “Bro this game is so buggy.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story mode, which has left some players wishing for a narrative campaign to complement the gameplay. While the mechanics and combat are praised for their finesse, the absence of a compelling story can lead to monotony in the endless mode. Overall, the focus is more on gameplay than on storytelling.
- “This game is quite good and I would recommend it; the movement is great, the fighting is amazing. I just wish there was some sort of story campaign or something, as the singular endless mode gets boring eventually.”
- “There is no story mode, by the way.”
- “Much less story focused, but they removed a lot of seams from the combat system.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its flawless performance, running smoothly on most modern PCs without any bugs or crashes. However, players express a desire for additional content, such as more smaller bosses and quality of life improvements, particularly for the late game experience.
- “The performance is perfect and it will run amazingly on most generally up-to-date PCs. There was not a single bug or crash I encountered during my playtime.”
- “I just wish for 1-2 more smaller bosses and quality of life patches for late game to add a bit more depth, along with performance improvements and fine-tuning of leaderboards. That would be awesome!”
- “The game really needs better optimization; the performance issues are frustrating and detract from the overall experience.”
- “There are significant optimization problems that make the game feel sluggish, especially during intense moments.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its silly and whimsical mechanics, particularly the bloodshot feature, which is likened to the playful nature of a pogo stick. This lighthearted approach adds a fun and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “The bloodshot mechanic is silly and funny like a pogo stick.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive jungle-forest setting, creating a captivating and engaging environment for players.
- “I love the jungle-forest atmosphere.”