Rubber Bandits
- December 1, 2021
- Flashbulb
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- Rubber Bandits is a hilarious and chaotic party game that is best enjoyed with friends, providing endless laughter and fun.
- The game features a variety of game modes and levels, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences that keep players engaged.
- It has simple controls and low PC requirements, making it accessible for a wide range of players, including families and casual gamers.
- The game suffers from significant online connectivity issues, leading to lag and disconnections that can ruin the multiplayer experience.
- Many players find the game repetitive after a short period, with limited content and a lack of variety in game modes and objectives.
- The absence of a proper tutorial and unclear mechanics can make it difficult for new players to understand how to play effectively.
- humor96 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its absurdity and slapstick elements, particularly when playing with friends. Many reviews mention hilarious moments involving quirky physics, silly power-ups, and unexpected glitches that enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun, goofy party game that guarantees laughter and enjoyment in multiplayer settings.
“I nearly died laughing when a giant banana took me out.”
“From silly sound effects to absurd power-ups, Rubber Bandits will have you laughing until your sides ache.”
“This game is absolutely hilarious to play with your friends.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its chaotic and fun nature, making it ideal for multiplayer sessions, particularly in party settings. While the mechanics are simple and easy to grasp, the limited number of minigames (around 8-9) can lead to repetitive experiences over time. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, fast-paced brawler experience, but players may find it more worthwhile to purchase on sale due to its lack of variety and depth.
“Excellent gameplay and just a good goofy game for parties and quick play.”
“It's an enjoyably chaotic arena brawler with dynamic levels and fast-paced gameplay.”
“The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master.”
“Gets boring fast (lack of minigames, only 8, and they are pretty similar already) and mechanically wonky.”
“Online matchmaking for heist mode is taking a couple of minutes right now for 5-10 minutes of gameplay, so that's reasonable.”
“[playing the same scenarios again can make gameplay feel less varied, virtually no single player component, could use some rule options]”
- replayability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of maps and customization options that enhance replay value, others feel the base game lacks sufficient content to encourage repeated play. The experience is often dependent on the social aspect of playing with others, which can either enhance or limit the desire to revisit the game. Randomized elements and simple controls contribute positively, but many users suggest that more complexity and variety are needed for greater long-term engagement.
“Being able to also level up and customize my bandit is a nice touch and adds a good level of replay value to an already very fun party game.”
“Endless replayability for the price of a cup of coffee.”
“Rubber Bandits doesn't get old quickly like other games in the same genre because there are a lot of maps and a special built-in moderator to raise the replayability.”
“Decent game - needs more variety and complexity to facilitate increased replayability.”
“The base game itself doesn’t have much to offer with replayability other than the costumes to unlock.”
“Because replayability for this game is dependent more on other people and not the game itself, I wouldn’t say this game has good reason to come back.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating the vibrant and polished aesthetic, as well as the satisfying visuals that enhance gameplay. While some users noted that the graphics could be improved, the overall consensus is that they contribute positively to the fun and engaging experience.
“Graphics are good, controls are nice, multiplayer got no lag (at least until now), solid gameplay.”
“Nice graphics and hilarious items made me laugh a lot <3”
“Graphics could be better.”
“I am a fan of the graphical style of the game as it is vibrant, but not too bright.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent glitches, crashes, and poor controller support, particularly in the new version. While some players find the bugs amusing and part of the fun, many express frustration over the game's performance issues, including freezing on startup and various gameplay interruptions. Overall, the stability appears to be a significant concern, though recent updates have reportedly resolved some issues.
“The game constantly glitches when grabbing, throwing, or running into people or objects.”
“The new version crashes, is buggy, and honestly everything takes longer.”
“Huge let down in my opinion, horrible controller support, the game is buggy as hell and just overall disappointing.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users highlighting significant issues in its network implementation despite its simple design, suggesting it may be better to delay its release until these problems are resolved. Conversely, others note that the game performs well overall.
“And, the game has good performance.”
“It's mind-boggling that such a small and simple game (compared to other online games) has one of the most unoptimized network implementations.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is primarily a party experience with a focus on missions rather than a traditional narrative, leading to mixed opinions on its storytelling aspect, with some noting the absence of a story altogether.
“There is no story.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally enjoyable, but some players find the inability to jump frustrating, as it can lead to unintended consequences like flying off the screen.
“The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“I expected a rich and engaging environment, but the atmosphere is dull and uninspired.”
“The lack of ambient sounds and dynamic elements really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel well-earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation with different strategies.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game involves the use of Redshell, a marketing analysis tool that tracks the effectiveness of ads by collecting in-game data such as resolution, profile names, operating systems, and anonymous IP addresses to optimize sales strategies.
