Let Bions Be Bygones

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Let Bions Be Bygones is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Bohemian Pulp and was released on April 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

story20 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

The game features a unique and stylish art style that enhances the cyberpunk atmosphere.
It is fully voiced with engaging dialogue options, allowing players to shape their character's personality and story.
The narrative is intriguing with interesting characters, and the game offers multiple endings based on player choices.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including dialogue mismatches and unresponsive controls.
The pacing of the story is inconsistent, with a rushed ending that leaves many plot points unresolved.
The narrative can be confusing and difficult to follow, often requiring players to piece together information without adequate context.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Let Bions Be Bygones" is a mixed bag, praised for its engaging dialogue and intriguing characters, but criticized for its disjointed narrative and abrupt ending. While the game offers a unique storytelling experience with moral dilemmas and player choices, many players found the latter acts confusing and lacking in coherence, marred by bugs that detracted from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game's atmosphere and visual style received commendation, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay.
- “The overall vibe is cool, the voices are good, the story is nice and the universe is consistent.”
- “The game's emphasis on creating a unique story with no wrong choices, only consequences, truly sets it apart.”
- “Let Bions Be Bygones is an adventure game with an engaging, unexpected story carried primarily through dialogue and visual storytelling.”
- “The story doesn't always make much sense in the last chapter(s) (lack of explanations, sudden unexpected constellations, etc.).”
- “Telling about the story, I would say that the beginning of the game is very clear and well written (act 1) but from the moment you leave that first act, everything becomes a mess; the game throws the middle and the end at you.”
- “In my opinion, the game tried to be too much with its story and ended up being little or almost nothing.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style, atmospheric visuals, and attention to detail, particularly in the pixel graphics and noir/cyberpunk aesthetic. However, some players note that while the visuals are appealing on smaller screens, flaws become more apparent in fullscreen mode, and not everyone may appreciate the artistic choices. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, despite some bugs and varying personal preferences.
- “Awesome visuals, atmosphere and story... a few bugs here and there, but it does not ruin the experience.”
- “I would like to say a special thanks to the designers for this masterpiece, the shading, graphics and general atmosphere are simply gorgeous!”
- “The stunning visuals and atmospheric setting provided an unforgettable backdrop.”
- “I want to note that the game has its own atmosphere which is supported by graphics and humor, but not everyone may like the graphics.”
- “I can highlight both the pros and cons of this game; in general, the concept is very interesting and atmospheric, old vibe, but I think there will be people who will not like these graphics.”
- “Quite a good game, with its own storyline, but I personally did not like the graphics...”
atmosphere
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and unique qualities, characterized by adult themes, noir-inspired visuals, and compelling pixel art that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the effective voice acting and atmospheric music, which contribute to a rich narrative backdrop, although some note that the graphics may not appeal to everyone. Despite minor bugs and pacing issues, the game's dark, dystopian setting and engaging dialogue create a captivating environment that many find unforgettable.
- “Excels on dialogues being voiced over, as well as having an adult atmosphere and noir-like descriptions that enhance the mood.”
- “The stunning visuals and atmospheric setting provided an unforgettable backdrop.”
- “As for the atmosphere, I can say the following: the neon theme creates the illusion of colorfulness, but in fact it only hides the gloominess of some of the characters that the main character crosses paths with...”
- “This is an insult to the mysterious, cyber-noir atmosphere the artists were visibly looking to create.”
- “The atmosphere keeps building onto itself and at one point you're in a bar and the music is really loud due to a band playing next to the barstool you're sitting in, but the dialogue is crisp and establishes itself well over the loud music seamlessly.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and soft locks that disrupt gameplay and lead to confusion. Players have experienced issues such as repeated dialogues, black screens, and rushed endings, which detract from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the developers' responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements, many feel the game is not yet ready for a full release and recommend waiting for further updates.
- “I've found non-breaking bugs like dialogues being repeated or not marked as seen; scenes gone pitch black; dialogues and scenes that shouldn't be available or repeated (like throwing a bomb twice); a buggy unclear shooting scene where everything becomes fast flashes with a total lack of animations and bad sprites all over.”
- “The game's buggy nature was evident, with dialog repeats and getting stuck in certain rooms being recurrent problems.”
- “Buggy, keep getting stuck, dialog repeats, no way to exit certain rooms; I will be requesting a refund.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is primarily a straightforward point-and-click experience with minimal interaction, lacking inventory management, puzzles, or combat, which some players found disappointing. While the pixel graphics contribute to a unique atmosphere, numerous bugs and poorly implemented mechanics, such as inconvenient NPC interaction buttons and dialogue issues, significantly detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers an engaging narrative and a dialogue system that allows for personality development, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Good pixel graphics that create a unique atmosphere and make the gameplay even more exciting.”
- “I recommend trying this game to anyone who appreciates high-quality gameplay and an interesting story.”
- “In conclusion, this game offers an enthralling narrative and compelling gameplay, making it a worthwhile adventure.”
- “There are no character stats, no meaningful puzzles, no combat, and essentially no gameplay.”
- “On the gameplay side, many times interactable elements were bugged on their position and it was hard to select them.”
- “During the 8 hours of gameplay that I did, saving and testing several different paths based on my choices, I faced many bugs that ended up disrupting my experience, sounds that didn't play, conversation options that didn't disappear after being selected, and if I selected them unintentionally, they restarted certain missions, soft-locks related to specific paths, and more... the game isn't ready, to be honest. I know they are working on fixing it and I am happy about it, but in the current state, it is pretty bad.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality and excellent soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the visual design. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration of music with dialogue, particularly in dynamic settings like a bar, where the lively soundtrack adds to the experience without overshadowing character interactions. Overall, the musical accompaniment significantly contributes to the game's engaging environment and emotional depth.
- “It is also worth noting the excellent musical accompaniment, which helps to immerse yourself in the game world.”
- “Among the pros, I like the style and design of the world, an excellent soundtrack, and wonderful voice acting.”
- “The atmosphere keeps building onto itself, and at one point you're in a bar where the music is really loud due to a band playing next to the barstool you're sitting in, but the dialogue is crisp and establishes itself well over the loud music seamlessly.”
- “The OST bangs, but the presentation leaves much to be desired.”
- “The atmosphere builds well, but the loud music in the bar drowns out the dialogue, making it hard to follow.”
- “The quasi-3D style coupled with atmospheric music and environments keeps me wanting to see more.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its tone and character-driven jokes, while others criticize it for relying on clichés and lacking originality. While the atmosphere and graphics are noted as supportive elements, the humor often feels forced or superficial, leading to a narrative that can quickly lose player interest. Overall, the effectiveness of the humor seems to vary significantly among players, with some finding it amusing and others deeming it a weak point.
- “I want to note that the game has its own atmosphere which is supported by graphics and humor, but not everyone may like the graphics.”
- “30 minutes in and I like the tone, the setting, the humor, and the jokes.”
- “Even though I am not a fan of the noir genre, this is super amusing and hilarious.”