Screenbits - Screen Recorder | Game Brain

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Screenbits - Screen Recorder is a simple and easy-to-use game recording software available on Steam. It allows users to capture and record their gameplay, as well as edit and save a video with a variety of settings. With a user-friendly interface, Screenbits is a great tool for gamers who want to share their gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 302 reviews

optimization6 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Screenbits is easy to use and lightweight, making it suitable for both game recording and screencasts.
It offers good quality recordings with the ability to select multiple audio sources and adjust their volume.
The software is versatile and has a clean user interface, making it accessible for beginners and effective for various recording needs.

The software often experiences performance issues, including low frame rates, glitches, and audio cutting out during recordings.
It lacks advanced features such as recording different audio sources into separate tracks and can sometimes produce inconsistent video quality.
Many users recommend alternatives like OBS due to stability issues and the software's limitations in handling high-quality game recordings.

optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
Overall, the optimization of the software is viewed as inconsistent, with some users noting that it performs well in certain situations while others experience performance drops, particularly with unoptimized games. While it generally does not heavily tax system resources, there are calls for further tweaks to improve performance consistency and recording quality.
- “Exceptional performance this software.”
- “Runs smoothly in any situation.”
- “It does its job properly without bothering you and doesn't blow up your PC's performance.”
- “First of all, the optimization is poor.”
- “It would be nice if the performance was tweaked a bit more.”
- “If you are playing an unoptimized early access game, you may be lagging a bit.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent visual glitches, low resolution recording (360p), and audio issues, including cuts after a short duration. While some users find it somewhat usable, the overall consensus is that the experience is marred by significant technical problems, making it not worth the investment.
- “Don't waste your $8; it records in 360p or not close to HD. The panel often glitches and shows the Steam logo, the audio cuts out after 10 minutes a lot, and there are very low frames.”
- “Tons of visual glitches; nothing I do helps it. Not worth your money.”
- “Video always glitches out and shows some random green stuff that wasn't in the recording.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users have noted that the music feature in the screen recording tool captures any music playing during recordings, which can enhance video snippets. However, some have experienced inconsistencies, with portions of their recordings lacking sound or music altogether. Overall, while the music integration is appreciated, it can be unreliable at times.
- “I was recording a gameplay video and then when watching the recording I noticed half of the video had no sound nor music while the other half had.”
- “I was recording a gameplay video and then when watching the recording I noticed half of the video had no sound nor music while the other half had.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with some users praising their quality and audio integration. However, there are reports of glitches that may affect performance, leading to mixed experiences depending on individual setups. Overall, while the graphics are considered good, technical issues may detract from the experience for some players.
- “What I do like about this software is that it actually has good graphics and good audio.”
- “I don't know if it's just my computer, but the graphics are fairly glitchy, though it works.”
- “There are no graphical changes either to the gameplay or to each other.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with gameplay recording quality, noting that after extended use, videos begin to lose quality and audio inconsistently records, with some segments lacking sound entirely. This inconsistency detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I was recording a gameplay video and then when watching the recording, I noticed half of the video had no sound nor music while the other half had.”
- “Used to work fine, but after days of using the videos, I make start losing quality and audio only gets recorded on some parts of the gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to switching settings and scenes for different situations. However, some appreciate tools like screenbits that simplify this process, making it more manageable.