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Oh, Bugger!

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97%Game Brain Score
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graphics, story
97% User Score Based on 79 reviews

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Oh, Bugger! is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Hostile Entertainment and was released on June 19, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Oh, Bugger! is a single-player first-person shooter where you pilot a powerful mech to reclaim a luxury hotel overrun by aliens. Fight intense battles using a transforming mini-gun and shotgun while upgrading your mech's abilities to suit your playstyle. The game features a striking retro-futuristic setting filled with diverse and challenging alien enemies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a fun, chaotic gameplay experience that keeps players engaged.
  • It offers a variety of abilities and weapons that are easy to master, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
  • The game is free and provides a satisfying short playtime, with potential for expansion into a fuller version.
  • The overall length of the game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a deeper narrative.
  • There are technical issues such as crashes, lack of keybinding options, and enemies being difficult to see against the vibrant backgrounds.
  • Gameplay can feel chaotic and overwhelming at times, with enemy spawns being sporadic and sometimes frustrating.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and appealing visuals, with a mix of tension and chaos that keeps players entertained. While some elements, like the stress mechanic and sound effects, could use more polish, the game offers a fun experience with simple yet challenging gameplay. Players appreciate the unique setting and the blend of action and strategy, though some find the pacing can become repetitive after initial excitement.

    • “Overall, really nice gameplay, sick visuals, and the gambling aspect is peak.”
    • “Gameplay mechanics are fun and simple, plus the game is challenging without being tough.”
    • “Short but nice little shooter with some neat mechanics and a very cool art style. Once you get more guns/abilities, it becomes pretty chaotic and fun, especially the missile + ground slam combo.”
    • “The limited ammo and oxygen mechanics are tense at first, but once you learn the system, the pacing dips into repetition rather than suspense.”
    • “The 'stress' mechanic — where the player’s aim and breathing shift under pressure — is a good idea that’s not fully realized.”
    • “The team clearly understands mood and restraint, yet the mechanics and polish aren’t always on the same level.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their strong art style and aesthetic appeal, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some players noted issues with visual clarity and sound impact, the overall design and visuals are considered a highlight, enhancing the chaotic fun of the gameplay. However, the lack of higher resolution support was mentioned as a drawback for some users.

    • “Over all really nice gameplay, sick visuals, and the gambling aspect is peak.”
    • “It's fun as hell, my only real problem is no 1440p support and the max resolution is 1080p but the art style is so strong that I can barely tell the difference.”
    • “No story but the graphics, atmosphere, and personality of this game is well worth it.”
    • “It's fun as hell, my only real problem is no 1440p support and the max resolution is 1080p, but the art style is so strong that I can barely tell the difference.”
    • “No story, but the graphics, atmosphere, and personality of this game are well worth it.”
    • “I'm not sure why, but I was having a hard time adjusting my eyes to the visuals. I couldn't see things clearly, and the amount of webbing and other signs of natural life/bugs is so numerous, on top of all the visual effects and lights, that it becomes a little visually noisy.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, lasting under 20 minutes, and lacks depth, but it offers a fun, casual monster-shooting experience with impressive graphics and atmosphere. While there is potential for expansion, pacing issues and frustrating checkpoint spacing detract from the overall experience. Despite the lack of a substantial narrative, players find enjoyment in the gameplay and aesthetics, making it a worthwhile free title.

    • “Lot's of potential for expanding upon the story, the aesthetic of different levels, and even tools, abilities, and enemies for game progression.”
    • “The main story is less than 20 minutes, but it's still more fun than 1 hour of most games, and there's an endless mode too, kind of like PvZ.”
    • “I would just add a story, and I think it deserves much more attention because the quality is seriously impressive.”
    • “The biggest issue is pacing — missions tend to drag once the novelty of tension fades, and the checkpoint spacing can make retries frustrating.”
    • “There isn't really a story there but what we see is not on the side of horror but more like a casual monster shooting spree with heaps of fun.”
    • “No story but the graphics, atmosphere, and personality of this game is well worth it.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its fitting and beautiful quality that enhances the immersive experience, others find it minimal and occasionally unfitting for the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its attention to detail, with some users highlighting its quirky nature and effectiveness in complementing the game's art style.

    • “A very short but very fun boomer shooter with an amazing visual style and amazing music.”
    • “The music and art is beautiful, so attention to detail there was nice to see.”
    • “Would recommend it for any Doom and Halo fans, and the music is top notch as well.”
    • “The soundtrack, minimal and brooding, does its job without standing out.”
    • “My only nitpick was kind of lack of impact on the gun sounds/feel and killing enemies, and music feeling a bit unfitting most of the time.”
    • “Music was quirky, animations were pretty great actually.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting decent overall performance but highlighting issues such as low resolution in fullscreen mode and sluggish movement that feels delayed. While there is potential for improvement, many players still find the experience enjoyable despite these optimization concerns.

    • “Performance is decent.”
    • “My PC, however, didn't like the fact that the resolution was lower and very cumbersome in fullscreen; I had to select windowed fullscreen, so there could be some improvements in that part of optimization.”
    • “My PC, however, didn't like the fact that the resolution was lower and very cumbersome in fullscreen; I had to select windowed fullscreen, so there could be some improvements to that part of optimization.”
    • “Movement is a little sluggish, feels like there's a delay to it, and performance could use some tweaking, but otherwise a pretty solid time for a very, very short experience.”
    • “If you ignore the optimization issues, the game is a banger.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with funny moments that resonate with players, such as amusing animations and shared laughter among friends. Users appreciate how the humor complements the game's strong graphics and music, contributing to a memorable gameplay experience.

    • “The BFG made me laugh with my friends, and I think this should 100% get a full game.”
    • “As a side note, the animation of the mech crushing a crystal ball to consume the upgrade is a bit hilarious.”
    • “The graphics and music are very good, with awesome effects, and the humor complements the experience.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes requiring manual intervention to close the application.

    • “The game just freezes, and I have to manually stop it through either Steam or Task Manager.”
    • “I experience frequent crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
    • “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cohesive visual tone and a strong ambition to create a heavy, immersive experience. However, it falls short of achieving complete polish, which affects its overall impact. Despite the lack of a narrative, the graphics and unique personality contribute positively to the game's atmospheric quality.

    • “The visual tone is cohesive, but the presentation lacks the final layer of polish that could fully sell the atmosphere.”
    • “It is an ambitious project that reaches for something heavy and atmospheric but doesn’t quite maintain its grip.”
    • “The visual tone is cohesive, but the presentation lacks the final layer of polish that could sell the atmosphere completely.”
    • “No story, but the graphics, atmosphere, and personality of this game are well worth it.”
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Oh, Bugger! is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Oh, Bugger! is available on PC and Windows.

Oh, Bugger! was released on June 19, 2025.

Oh, Bugger! was developed by Hostile Entertainment.

Oh, Bugger! has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Oh, Bugger! is a single player game.

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