Bugsnax

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  • Summary: Explore whimsical Snaktooth Island in search of answersand a snack, maybe.
    In this first-person adventure, you play as a journalist who receives a mysterious film from the disgraced explorer, Elizabert Megafig. She's invited you to Snaktooth Island to witness her latest and greatest    Explore whimsical Snaktooth Island in search of answersand a snack, maybe.
    In this first-person adventure, you play as a journalist who receives a mysterious film from the disgraced explorer, Elizabert Megafig. She's invited you to Snaktooth Island to witness her latest and greatest discovery: Bugsnax! Lured by the promise of a great story, you travel to the island to interview Elizabert and her group of misfit grumpuses. In the pursuit of your big scoop, you get caught up in hunting Bugsnax, feeding grumpuses, and solving the mysteries of the island

    * What are these half-bug half-snack creatures, really?
    * How do they affect the bodies of those who eat them?
    * And most importantly, why do they taste SO GOOD!?    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Comicbook.com
    Nov 12, 2020
    100
    From the jump, Bugsnax caught the gaming world's attention for how genuinely weird it is -- and honestly, that weirdness is a comfort when you dive into the game itself. At its core, Bugsnax is a game that's both about the joy of curiosity and the importance of a found family, all wrapped up in an adorable and addictive package that's going to inspire a wealth of fanworks and merchandise. Whether you're cataloging different types of Bugsnax, coming up with a new trap combination, or interviewing the townspeople of Snaxburg (by the way, props to Young Horses for helping teach players good interview etiquette), Bugsnax is a gaming experience that just works really well -- and it feels like the kind of game that's going to stick around.
  2. Shacknews
    Nov 9, 2020
    90
    Bugsnax is a truly unique and wonderful first-person adventure game that tugs at your heartstrings with its beautiful story. The themes of love, friendship, and overcoming adversity are not new, but the manner in which the story plays out is a sight to behold. Couple the amazing story with a tremendous soundtrack and nearly ten different biomes to explore, and this game is well worth a look this fall.
  3. DualShockers
    Nov 9, 2020
    85
    With its fun story and entertaining characters, Young Horses' Bugsnax is a charming game that shouldn't be missed -- whether you play on PS4 or PS5.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Bugsnax is a relatively short title, taking roughly around ten hours or so to finish depending on if players go for full completion or not. Despite this, it contains a wonderful and charming story with the puzzles being so wildly creative it makes it fun to find and collect the many different Bugsnax.
  5. USgamer
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Bugsnax sees Young Horses building on the strange sense of humor it developed with Octodad while embracing some familiar, less adventurous gameplay hooks at its core. I let out an involuntary "aw" when I saw my first Kwookie scuttling across the ground, but the real heart of Bugsnax is its cast of lovable Grumpuses. It has great characters, an entertaining story, and all the Bugsnak catching is just varied enough to keep the experience interesting to its end. All that talk about Bugsnax over the past few months wasn't misguided: it's a flavor-blasted joy.
  6. Wccftech
    Nov 9, 2020
    75
    The hunt for elusive Bugsnax is an interesting tale, requiring the patience of a fisherman and the experience of a Pokemon Snap master. This is one delicious adventure, though it might be an acquired taste for some.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Nov 12, 2020
    60
    The game noticeably stumbles as it attempts to more overtly address the darkness beneath its concept.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 6 out of 41
  1. Resunoit
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolute big chungus Keanu reeves reddit moment epic game. But seriously, I’m just rating this well for the memes lmfao.
  2. KingBek23
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Goooooooooooood gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee wheeeeeeennnnn iiiiiiii seeeeeee itttt
  4. Xvatch
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Miyazaki's most ambitious title ever released, a completely new level in the souls-series which is a gaming marvel. Fans have waited so longMiyazaki's most ambitious title ever released, a completely new level in the souls-series which is a gaming marvel. Fans have waited so long on Bugsnax after a year and a half of no news nearly at all since the trailer in 2019. Hollowing fully, and questioning if the game even exists. It is a surreal experience for the community. But the surreality is in the game itself and with how incredible it is with the collaboration of legendary author George RR Martin. The voice acting, theme and script is incredible and on-par with any massive, legendary title. Fromsoft have taken a whole new initiative in an open-world with wandering bosses, politics, economy and covenant controlled regions or areas. In the verticality, brutality and atmospherics of the souls identity still masterfully in place. 330 hours in, and still feel like so much to do. They have absolutely won GOTY. Combat has sword play like Ghost of Tsushima but with heavier oof similarly to Dark Souls 1, but with Bloodborne's ferocity, axe-play like God of War and some of Sekiro's deflecting mechanics! Ooooh some of the best movement mechanics I have ever seen too. All the souls titles have seemed to come together and create the most in-depth game From has put out. Boss design is phenomenal and have carried on this the innovative, bizzare/horrifying and monstrous concepts. Some bosses wander well outside their 'scripted' locations and have very intelligent AI which is often terrifying. Such as rare behaviours where a boss climbs away and ambushes you later in an inconspicuous place. Most compelling is the illusive Glaive Master Hodir, the fights, mostly this one. Reduced me to tears, no film, nor game has ever done this to me.… Expand
  5. Whorenado
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This game was a meme to me when I went in, and I treated it as such.
    But what I wasn't expecting were the amazingly written and voiced    This game was a meme to me when I went in, and I treated it as such.
    But what I wasn't expecting were the amazingly written and voiced characters, the absolute love and charm put into the story and just this strange uneasiness the game instilled in me (a positive in my eyes).
    All around Bugsnax was an excellent experience.    … Expand
  6. Xmadcatx33
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Me lleve una grata sorpresa con este juego, teniendo temas sutilmente incluidos como relaciones personales, motivación personal, veganismo yMe lleve una grata sorpresa con este juego, teniendo temas sutilmente incluidos como relaciones personales, motivación personal, veganismo y preferencias sexuales. Me parecio un juego increíblemente entretenido y que no es nada para niños.… Expand
  7. yertre
    Feb 14, 2021
    7
    I really don't know what to feel about this game. It's been marketed as a kid friendly wholesome bug-snacking simulator, but that's a stinkingI really don't know what to feel about this game. It's been marketed as a kid friendly wholesome bug-snacking simulator, but that's a stinking lie.

    There's something so unnerving about this game. It feels more like a horror game at times than anything, and honestly I think it's 100% intentional.

    I won't spoil anything here. Play this game, I guess. It really freaks me out, but I don't think I've ever had my expectations subverted as much as in here.    … Expand
  8. We32
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Jogo com qualidade gráfica de celular em console? Realmente "INOVADOR", se eu quisesse jogar Jogos infantis eu iria para o Switch

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