Oh No! Bugs!

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Oh No! Bugs! is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Doomster Entertainment and was released on August 14, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Oh No! Bugs!" is a casual arcade game where you squash bugs by pushing blocks in 6 different level themes. Play solo or with friends, locally or online, and customize your tank as you level up. Each level has unique special blocks that add to the fast-paced action.

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Easy to learn and fun to play with friends, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions.
The game features a unique mechanic of squashing bugs with blocks, providing a humorous and entertaining experience.
Despite some technical issues, the game offers enjoyable gameplay and a light-hearted atmosphere.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder the overall experience.
Graphics and gameplay are considered basic and repetitive, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
The online servers can be glitchy, which may affect multiplayer gameplay.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features interesting biome mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful depth, often leaving players unclear about their goals. While the fast-paced nature and original mechanics are appreciated, the overall experience can feel grindy and simplistic.
- “Fun game, original mechanic.”
- “+ fast-paced gameplay.”
- “+ the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “I really don't have any complaints other than that the gameplay could be less repetitive.”
- “Sure there are some gimmicks, but they don't affect the gameplay enough to create any meaningful depth.”
- “It's a decent enough game with a relatively simple gameplay premise: pushing certain blocks within a maze pattern.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low-quality visuals and lazy low-poly assets, while others appreciate the nice 3D graphics and unique aesthetic. Despite the ability to change resolution and customize controls, there are limited options for improving the overall graphical quality. Overall, the visuals may not appeal to everyone, but they contribute to the game's fun atmosphere.
- “Nice 3D graphics.”
- “Funny game killing bugs :D not the best graphics, but I liked it.”
- “Surprisingly, you can change the game resolution and even customize controls, but there's no other graphics tweaks or means to improve the very low quality graphics and lazy low poly game assets.”
- “Surprisingly, that's all I can find in terms of technical defects on this game, but then again, it's entirely possible to spend millions on developing a game with bleeding edge graphics and still come out with a dud.”
- “Set to a rather twee aesthetic that isn’t going to be for everyone, the game is quite fun although has a few shortcomings with level diversity and the lack of any top scores.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is praised for its relaxing background tracks and humorous elements, enhancing the overall experience across different maps. Players find it soothing and enjoyable, contributing positively to their gameplay.
- “The game has some funny music from time to time.”
- “The relaxing background music enhances the overall experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music on each map.”
- “+ relaxing background music”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, making it an enjoyable choice for social gatherings with friends. While the graphics may not be top-notch, the comedic elements, including amusing music and quirky gameplay, contribute to a fun experience.
- “A funny game for a great evening with friends!”
- “Funny game for a great evening with friends :D”
- “The game has some funny music from time to time.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can lead to missed opportunities. However, some players feel that the narrative is lacking depth, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling storyline.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The idea behind this game isn't bad at all, but the content in the game sort of is. The game can be fast-paced trying to plot your next move on squishing a bug, but the next second you can also find yourself in several pieces after being squished or killed by bugs yourself.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is inconsistent, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay. The ability to transform into various vehicles, such as a bulldozer or hovercraft, adds complexity that may contribute to these stability issues. Overall, players express concerns about the reliability of the game's performance.
- “The game feels like a buggy mess, constantly crashing and glitching.”
- “I often find myself stuck in the environment due to numerous bugs.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised as a masterfully crafted emotional experience, regarded by users as one of the most moving pieces of art in video game form.
- “The most masterfully crafted, emotionally moving piece of art in video game form I have yet to experience.”
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving me in tears by the end.”
- “The storytelling is so powerful that it resonated with my own life experiences, making it truly unforgettable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, often feeling repetitive and lacking in diversity, which can lead to confusion about the overall objectives. While some appreciate the unique biome mechanics, the grindy gameplay may detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Worth the price, interesting biome mechanical differences, but overall a lot of grindy gameplay that doesn't really diversify and often leaves the player wondering what the goal is.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to solo players, but lacks substantial content or value to justify its price, aside from achievements and trading cards.
- “The game is highly replayable, even when playing solo.”
- “There are plenty of achievements and trading cards that add to the replay value.”
- “Replayable if you're playing alone.”
- “Doesn’t have a lot going for it in terms of sheer replay value or any other type of value, especially considering the current price tag of 4.99 euros, which I find too much, except for having achievements and trading cards.”