The Bears And The Bees

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The Bears And The Bees is a single player action game. It was developed by Damsel Stone and was released on January 23, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

The Bears And The Bees is a debut adventure that follows the heroic exploits of Beesworth, a baby bee who hasn't got his wings yet. Bounce through a hand crafted world in which bears have kidnapped the queen bee, and everyone is relying on Beesworth to get her back!

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and whimsical art style that appeals to a younger audience.
The gameplay is designed to be stress-free, allowing players to respawn easily and enjoy the platforming experience.
The soundtrack is catchy and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The graphics are poorly executed, resembling low-quality MS-Paint art, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from a lack of polish and has numerous bugs, including issues with portals and disappearing platforms.
Despite being free, the game fails to engage players, as evidenced by its extremely low player count on Steam.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some users criticizing them as poorly executed and reminiscent of low-quality art, while others appreciate the charming, childlike style that adds a whimsical touch to the experience. Overall, the visuals seem to lack polish, leading to a divided reception among players.
- “I love the art style; as a bear, I approve.”
- “The enriching childlike art style is suitable for the young adolescent in each of us, and the upbeat, heart-skipping, dancing jigs will have you humming long after you have finished playing the game.”
- “Don't let the art style turn you away.”
- “This is really not a great experience due to the lack of polish and frankly hideous graphics.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features really godawful MS Paint tier 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “The deplorably bad visuals here come across as an insult to gamers.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay of this bee-themed platformer is criticized for being poorly executed, relying on basic platforming mechanics to advance a shallow narrative. Overall, it lacks depth and fails to engage players effectively.
- “This is an extraordinarily well-made bee-themed platformer where you use a variety of platforming mechanics to progress through the somewhat shallow narrative.”
- “This is an extraordinarily badly made bee-themed platformer where you use a variety of platforming mechanics to progress through the somewhat shallow narrative.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its catchiness, with players expressing a desire for a soundtrack release to complement their gaming collections. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The catchy soundtrack and art book could be added for sale in the near future, allowing many of us who wish to include this memento in our gaming libraries to do so.”
- “I absolutely love the music!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”