Murder Hornet

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Murder Hornet is a single player action game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on June 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Murder Hornet!", players control a murder hornet, aiming to sting and eliminate targets to expand their hive. The game encourages players to build a bee army and take over the world, resulting in a unique blend of action and strategy with a darkly humorous twist. With simple yet engaging mechanics, this title offers a distinctive gaming experience for those seeking something off the beaten path.

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,014 reviews

humor112 positive mentions

monetization324 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a unique concept of controlling a hornet.
The graphics are decent and the gameplay can be entertaining for short bursts.
Players find humor in the ragdoll physics and the reactions of characters when stung.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often after every level.
The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with little variety in levels or challenges.
Many players experience lag and glitches, making the game frustrating to play.

monetization
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express frustration over unskippable ads that appear after nearly every action, such as completing a level or unlocking rewards, leading to a gameplay experience that feels repetitive and frustrating. While some players suggest turning off internet access to avoid ads, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad frequency significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I love the game and I do recommend it to others, but one thing I think they should add is an option to spend a dollar or two to get no ads. Other than that, it's really fun.”
- “It's so satisfying and there are no ads.”
- “This game is boring, but there are no ads, so I kind of like it.”
- “I've spent more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “If you play this game, 75% of your time playing it will be ads.”
- “This game is awful, ads too often, and not as advertised in the Play Store; would have given it 0 stars if that was an option.”
humor
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the comedic elements, such as the exaggerated reactions of characters when stung, to be hilarious and entertaining. While some users appreciate the humor derived from poking fun at stereotypes, others express a desire for more variety in character types. Overall, the game is described as funny and addictive, making it a popular choice for those looking for lighthearted fun.
- “Hilarious, funny, and addictively great! I really like and laugh while playing as I sting everyone to death while upgrading my bee and hive.”
- “Honestly, the game is so funny like you touch the people and they go flying, but I like the game as well I recommend this game to everyone, well done!”
- “This is the most hilarious game I have ever played.”
- “This is an offensive game because people can die because of it; it's not funny.”
- “This is bogus; it's actually happening in real life and not funny.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
28%
39%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "cool" and "great," while others criticize them as "terrible" and "ugly." Many users express frustration with the game's performance issues and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention, with no clear consensus on their quality.
- “I love the graphics and the gameplay is funny.”
- “It is very lackey and the graphics are cool and all but I would not like to have an ad every time I finish a level.”
- “This game is awesome, the graphics are great.”
- “Super annoying unless you agree to all of the data collection; the game has a constant message blocking the middle of the screen until you accept. The graphics suck, ads are constant, and the gameplay is super laggy.”
- “Incredibly boring, too many ads, poor controls, and ugly graphics.”
- “So bad, like the graphics are horrible. Fix it.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
65%
23%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive, boring, and overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, which often disrupt the experience. Many players report that the actual gameplay time is minimal compared to the time spent watching ads, leading to frustration and disappointment. Additionally, technical issues such as freezing and lag further detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished and unprofessional.
- “I love the graphics and the gameplay is funny.”
- “Its alright gameplay wise but there are too many ads!”
- “The gameplay is ok, but after a level, there is an ad.”
- “The gameplay is boring and trash; the ads make the gameplay so much worse, a lot worse!”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and boring after a while, and there is just a ridiculous amount of ads.”
- “You watch 2 minutes of ads for every 10 seconds of gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The reviews highlight a significant lack of music in the game, with many players expressing that the absence of sound makes the experience unsettling and boring. While some users enjoy playing along to their own music, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from an official soundtrack to enhance gameplay. Overall, the lack of music is a recurring complaint that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “I like to listen to the murder hornet song while playing the game, amazing mobile game!!!”
- “It's so cool I sang a coffin dance song, it's so cool bro! ”
- “It's a great game actually, but there's no sound and it's really unsettling. Please add some sound and maybe music.”
- “There isn't even music; it isn't a free roam game like they said it was in the ads, and there isn't much to do.”
- “It's a great game actually, but there's no sound and it's really unsettling. Please add some sound and maybe music, and there are way too many ads. Just fix those two problems, please.”
- “This game is so boring; it doesn't have any music, and how can a 2 cm bee push someone that far? This game is boring and wrong.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches reported by users, particularly after completing levels. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights a frustrating level of bugs that detracts from the experience.
- “The gameplay just freezes when you've completed a level.”
- “This game has a lot of glitches.”
- “It's buggy and locks up a lot.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by an overwhelming presence of ads, requiring players to watch them frequently for upgrades and mission activations, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express frustration with the constant interruptions, suggesting that the narrative is not engaging enough to compensate for the ad-heavy model.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over its simplicity and intrusive ads, leading to a perception of it as a "dumb" and unsatisfying experience.