Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Accolade
  • Release Date: Oct 31, 2017
  • Also On: PC
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 26 out of 139
  3. Negative: 52 out of 139
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  1. Hydro170
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    busy the cat 3D 2 is pure art at its finest. It beautifully crafts a deep narative to rival the Kingdom Hearts franchise with an orchestral soundtrack that brought tears to my eyes as I listened in awe. It’s presentation can only be embraced with a Ps4 pro, in which it’s 144p resolution can run at 3 frames per second instead of the usual -2. In the future, I hope they make minecraft skinbusy the cat 3D 2 is pure art at its finest. It beautifully crafts a deep narative to rival the Kingdom Hearts franchise with an orchestral soundtrack that brought tears to my eyes as I listened in awe. It’s presentation can only be embraced with a Ps4 pro, in which it’s 144p resolution can run at 3 frames per second instead of the usual -2. In the future, I hope they make minecraft skin packs for this game aswel as furry costumes XD. Overall this is the reincarnation of lord himself and is a punishment for the sins of my father, Rest in Peace Suzy.

    10/5- A solid entry into the Roblox franchise, thank you Bethesda for this great game.    … Expand
  2. Krossbone
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This game is severely overhated. This, The Woolies Strike Back, was a very well executed revival of the gagster bobcat. It takes many elements from the older games and improves upon them greatly.

    First one is the verbosity meter. If you don't admire Bubsy for his character, you can just turn off his one-liners, playing the game for gameplay alone (but who wants to do that?). Another    This game is severely overhated. This, The Woolies Strike Back, was a very well executed revival of the gagster bobcat. It takes many elements from the older games and improves upon them greatly.

    First one is the verbosity meter. If you don't admire Bubsy for his character, you can just turn off his one-liners, playing the game for gameplay alone (but who wants to do that?).

    Another positive is the extremely smooth controls. The controls in this game...Surprisingly, they're absolutely great. They're sharp, responsive, and you almost certainly feel like it's your own fault whenever you die. It's that good.

    Aside from sharp controls, another positive are all the injokes made in reference to the older games, which just add to some of the hilarity of this entire game's existence.
    The artstyle, the soundtrack, and all the above are all also positives for this game, as they're all memorable and a great listen/watch.

    My only real gripe with the game is the lack of a longer story mode, as that would have made for a much longer and content filled adventure.

    Overall, go into and play this game whilst abandoning any preformed biases you may have against Bubsy as a character. As a platformer, this is a must-play. It's worth a shot.    … Expand
  3. Genux
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of pop culture most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Bubsy’s one-liners, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his writing draws heavily from Shakespeare literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have theTo be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of pop culture most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Bubsy’s one-liners, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his writing draws heavily from Shakespeare literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Bubsy truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Bubsy’s existential catchphrase "what could possibly go wrong?” which itself is a cryptic reference to “to be or not to be, that is the question.” I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Michael Berlyn’s
    genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.

    And yes, by the way, i DO have a Bubsy tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid    … Expand
  4. greatreviews
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    We live in a world where brilliant and beloved franchises like Bubsy are reduced to mobile phone cash grabs, but a universally hated series like Rayman gets to make a comeback. No one likes Rayman. No one ever liked Rayman. Just like Cory in the House, Rayman is a meme ironically praised by shut-ins who really need to get out more and whose "ironic" reviews make Metacritic an even biggerWe live in a world where brilliant and beloved franchises like Bubsy are reduced to mobile phone cash grabs, but a universally hated series like Rayman gets to make a comeback. No one likes Rayman. No one ever liked Rayman. Just like Cory in the House, Rayman is a meme ironically praised by shut-ins who really need to get out more and whose "ironic" reviews make Metacritic an even bigger joke than it already is.

    With that said, this game certainly isn the best one I've ever played. In fact, it's way better than any of the previous Bubsy games, and that's saying something, considering those games were great.

    The story is iconic: Bubsy's golden fleece gets stolen by the Woolies and Bubsy wants to get it back. Definitely the best story line I've ever seen.

    The controls are better than the original Bubsy's were. Bubsy can pick up black t-shirts which provide him with a shield, and any new shirts collected while the black t-shirt is equipped provide him with extra lives. The glide move is okay but the new pounce move is much more useful. You're supposed to use it to kill the Woolies and it works perfectly.

    The level design is an example of pure greatness and there are many different areas (woods, desert, an alien planet, clouds, swamp, blizzard, swamp, cheese land, swamp) with extremely origina assets, so everything feels unique. The bosses are awesome - there are 69 unique bosses and you have to find an original way to defeat each one. A boring boss in a 2D platforming game like that boring game Cuphead has an extremely repetitive attack pattern you can easily memorize, but in this game the pattern randomly changes, making a unique and fun fighting experience for each boss.

    Overall, the game is extremely good and never gets boring throughout the entirety of the long and fulfilling game. It shows greatness and with amazing level design and great controls. This Bubsy is the best game in history, being even better than the previous Bubsys.    … Expand
  5. Untitled94
    Feb 17, 2018
    6
    Game's ok. Not recommended for anyone looking for a good platformer, but it's not bad either. It is very short, and there's not much more to do other than collect yarn and kill enemies, but there's still some enjoyment.
  6. JPK
    Aug 12, 2019
    5
    Mediocre Return
    The Woolies Strike back is definitely a massive step up from Bubsy 3D, But it’s still not very good.
  7. ConsoleArgonaut
    Nov 10, 2017
    5
    Enjoyable.

    When buying this game, I expected a badly controlled, unfair, blend platformer, but what I got in the end was rather enjoyable. This game play like any other typical 2d platformer. Start a level, run, jump, climb and glide to the right till you reach the end of the level and move on to the next one. There are 3 bosses in the game. These are actually quite enjoyable and even    Enjoyable.

    When buying this game, I expected a badly controlled, unfair, blend platformer, but what I got in the end was rather enjoyable.
    This game play like any other typical 2d platformer. Start a level, run, jump, climb and glide to the right till you reach the end of the level and move on to the next one.
    There are 3 bosses in the game. These are actually quite enjoyable and even a tiny bit difficult.
    The soundtrack is enjoyable and you may even listen to it from time to time again.

    So whats the bad thing about the game?
    There are 2 things that really put me off. First, there is the length of the game. There are only 14 levels and I finished the game in about an hour.
    Second is the level design. The levels feel like they created some assets and just copy pasted them in that they made somewhat of a sense.

    Still, if you like 2d platformers, then wait some time for a price drop and try this game out.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 3/5 - Standard plattformer controls
    Level Design: 2/5 - Not very creative.
    Soundtrack: 4/5 - Pretty enjoyable
    Story: 2/5 - It's there
    Graphics: 3/5 - Typical Unity look
    Length: 1/5 - Only 1 hour long!
    Replay Value: 3/5 - Collectables and a no death challenge are there for each level.
    Enjoyment: 3/5 - Pretty enjoyable

    Overall rating: 21/40 => 5/10    … Expand
  8. Brentopi888
    Nov 15, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is the best out of the Bubsy franchise great controls and mechanics. However im kinda dissapointed with the amount of levels and the lack of orginality in them. I finished the game very quick because it was only 12-14 levels i had to complete.… Expand
  9. DoritoFan80
    Dec 9, 2017
    7
    Maybe it has a few issues , but it is NOT AS BAD as the first person shooters of today (78% of games).Sidescrolling action is they type of games that I like
  10. Olicomix
    Aug 24, 2019
    5
    While the levels, visuals, and gameplay are decent, the forgettable music, boring collectables, and short length makes this an incredibly by the numbers 2D platformer that is certainly the best of the Bubsy series, but incredibly paltry in comparison to the countless better options out there.
  11. Your_seruy
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    Nice gameplay, but VERY SHORTLY STORY. Pleasy make second part, with the long story
  12. LeopoldTheBrave
    Nov 6, 2017
    6
    It's honestly not the worst the bobcat could've done. But it's still far from the best. The platforming is pretty solid and it feels nice to play, even having some visuals much more pleasing than I expected. The main problem comes in not only the level design, but the games length as well.

    It's much too short and levels are much too basic to stand out from the crowd. It may be a good    It's honestly not the worst the bobcat could've done. But it's still far from the best. The platforming is pretty solid and it feels nice to play, even having some visuals much more pleasing than I expected. The main problem comes in not only the level design, but the games length as well.

    It's much too short and levels are much too basic to stand out from the crowd. It may be a good game for Bubsy, but an extremely subpar game for the rest of the world. There's not much to say, so like the game, this reviews length is short.    … Expand
  13. SuperNorst
    Oct 31, 2017
    6
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a competent platformer which feels similar in gameplay to Giana Sister's Twisted Dreams. The side scrolling levels are large and spacious with an emphasis on collecting yarnballs for the high score.

    The Good: Fans of platformers may enjoy this game. The levels are amusing and the bubsy character is a fun throwback to the past. The Bad: This game is    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a competent platformer which feels similar in gameplay to Giana Sister's Twisted Dreams. The side scrolling levels are large and spacious with an emphasis on collecting yarnballs for the high score.

    The Good: Fans of platformers may enjoy this game. The levels are amusing and the bubsy character is a fun throwback to the past.

    The Bad: This game is extremely short. Imagine seeing the credits after the 3rd castle in a New Super Mario Bros game. It was abrupt, disappointing, and left much to be desired. I would have scored this game much lower if I wouldn't have atleast enjoyed myself up until the ending.    … Expand
  14. Remour
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Bubsy’s nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fansTo be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Bubsy’s nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they’re not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Bubsy truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn’t appreciate, for instance, the humour in Bubsy’s existential catchphrase “Wubba Lubba Dub Dub,” which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev’s Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I’m smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon’s genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.… Expand
  15. Monkena
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Bubsy’s nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fansTo be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Bubsy. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer’s head. There’s also Bubsy’s nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they’re not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Bubsy truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn’t appreciate, for instance, the humour in Bubsy’s existential catchphrase “Wubba Lubba Dub Dub,” which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev’s Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I’m smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon’s genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them. … Expand
  16. PKretro
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Bubsy TWSB is a really fun game. Yes, it's a little short, but so is the original Super Mario Bros but you don't hear people complaining about that one. Though it is a speedrunner's dream, If people finish it in an hour they probably did zero exploring and didn't collect all the yarns. It is what you make of it. It is far and wide the best Bubsy game ever. I would recommend people get itBubsy TWSB is a really fun game. Yes, it's a little short, but so is the original Super Mario Bros but you don't hear people complaining about that one. Though it is a speedrunner's dream, If people finish it in an hour they probably did zero exploring and didn't collect all the yarns. It is what you make of it. It is far and wide the best Bubsy game ever. I would recommend people get it on steam.… Expand
  17. ccateni
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    I'm surprised, Black forest made a good bubsy game. The controls are a lot less slippery than the original games, and the levels and bosses were great. The only problem was that the length of the game was a little too short, you can beat this in a couple hours. Other than that, this game is really good, and if Bubsy is here to stay, I will be happy to get another game, but this time HAVEI'm surprised, Black forest made a good bubsy game. The controls are a lot less slippery than the original games, and the levels and bosses were great. The only problem was that the length of the game was a little too short, you can beat this in a couple hours. Other than that, this game is really good, and if Bubsy is here to stay, I will be happy to get another game, but this time HAVE IT BE LONGER!… Expand
  18. nefbewfbwe
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    This game is mediocre at best. Kinda fun for an afternoon but not much else to it.
  19. GBG_Jason
    Nov 1, 2017
    5
    Growing up in the 16 bit era of gaming, we didn’t have many choices when it came to genres. Sure, most of what we have today were around to some extent, platformers were one of the more prevalent offerings at the time. While not as popular as Sonic or Mario, Bubsy did have a few enjoyable entries and didn’t deserve to be forgotten like he was. Twenty plus years later, we have gotten theGrowing up in the 16 bit era of gaming, we didn’t have many choices when it came to genres. Sure, most of what we have today were around to some extent, platformers were one of the more prevalent offerings at the time. While not as popular as Sonic or Mario, Bubsy did have a few enjoyable entries and didn’t deserve to be forgotten like he was. Twenty plus years later, we have gotten the Bubsy game we deserved. Kind of.

    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is not a bad game, but it won’t be winning any awards either. There’s not much of a story to be offered in this. A short, motion comic style opening will show us how the Woolies, a race of aliens that seem to have an affinity for balls of yarn, have busted in Bubsy’s wall Kool-Aid man style and stolen his golden ball of yarn. Our hero isn’t having it, so he sets out to retrieve his stolen toy.

    You’re given the option to complete a tutorial, but it isn’t really needed as Bubsy has a pretty limited tool box to work with. You’ll be able to lunge forward, which doubles as a means to cross wider gaps and works as a sloppy attack. I found this to be less effective than just jumping on the enemies’ heads, as the game did not always register I was attacking an enemy and resulted in a cheap death. You’ll also have the ability to glide and a very mediocre jump. The tutorial will also explain how the moving platforms work, as certain colored platforms will react differently when landed on. Again, nothing that is too hard to figure out on your own.

    The level and enemies do look decent and on par with similar styled platformers, such as the recent Giana Sisters or Max: Curse of the Brotherhood. The variety in enemies is kind of lacking, as you’ll face the same three variants of the aliens along with a few area specific adversaries. The music was also passable and nothing out of the ordinary. I did enjoy some of Bubsy’s one-liners, most of which are plays on sayings or quotes from popular film, game and television franchises; a particular rip on Game of Thrones even got a legitimate chuckle from me.

    Much like the presentation, the controls are passable but could have been much better. The jump never feels like it is enough to make a number of the jumps you need to complete, which makes successful platforming feel like luck opposed to skill. A number of the platforming segments require you to use the additional abilities in ways that don’t make sense, nor are ever fully explained. I found using the glide ability after jumping often resulted in adding just the little bit of extra height I’d need, even when I was touching the wall opposed to the ledge above it. With no real gap to traverse, this strategy was found completely by accident.

    While I can handle a mediocre game, as sometimes it’s what we need to appreciate the real gems we come across, I really hate short games with little to no replay value. You’ll find a total of 1 tutorial level, 9 platforming levels, and 3 boss fights in this title, which put my playtime at around 2 hours before seeing the finale. The boss encounters were a highlight of that time, with each boss featuring a space ship with different abilities similar to Robotnik in the Sonic series.

    While each level/encounter features hundreds of collectibles to be found, there is not much content here for those who don’t enjoy collectible hunting. Without trying to find all of the collectibles, each level’s playtime ranged from 2 to 5 minutes; the levels I did actively search out each ball of yarn, key, or tee shirt put the time at approximately 20 minutes. With no additional game modes or difficulties, this will keep most experienced gamers busy for no time at all, but is too difficult for most younger players, which puts the title in an awkward place as I’m unsure what target audience it was meant for. With this being said, I would exercise caution if purchasing this title at the current $30 price point.    … Expand
  20. VinylSolution
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back made me completely forget about any other game. I think I never have to play another game ever again, because it cannot be topped or rivaled by any other title. If you ever have to play one single game, make it Bubsy.
  21. NeoSonic
    Nov 1, 2017
    5
    Back from the grave, Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back seemed to be questionable at first glance but pleasantly ended up being decent. This is by a landslide the best Bubsy game. . .but honestly, that's not saying much.
  22. MrUnlikely
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Jumping and gliding works great, hit detection is good, boss fights are a lot of fun, levels take a while as there's a lot to explore and do enemy combos. Bubsy has pulled this off.
  23. RRM
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    I've played for a good while now, never before seen has a game ever made me feel so positive and so fulfilled. It's absolutely the best Bubsy game that's for sure! :^)
  24. RoboKabutops
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Bubsy Baybee. It's been 3000 years but my man is finally back. It's like the second coming of Jesus, with guns, story, sex, drugs, violence, and so much more. Bubsy is back baybee
  25. kwame
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    This is the best game of the year, much better then mario odessay or crash bandicoot. this game looks amazing, plays amazing, has a incredible story and jokes that made me laugh hard. do your self a favour and play this masterpiece of a platformer
  26. TheGameGrinder
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    I just finished Busby The Woolies Strike Back and this is a legit, surprisingly fun game as far as the old-school styled collectathons go. Tight controls, gradual increasing difficulty, all the hallmarks are there. You get out of it what you take part of. I have a feeling most people just run through and you're kinda missing the point. If you collect all the shirts, wool, and go for noI just finished Busby The Woolies Strike Back and this is a legit, surprisingly fun game as far as the old-school styled collectathons go. Tight controls, gradual increasing difficulty, all the hallmarks are there. You get out of it what you take part of. I have a feeling most people just run through and you're kinda missing the point. If you collect all the shirts, wool, and go for no deaths, it steps up everything about the game in so many ways. Though I haven't played recent Giana Sisters game, many of the same elements are in both being from the same developer.… Expand
  27. AnigmA
    Nov 1, 2017
    4
    This game doesn't help to make bubsy "great again" if it was the goal of Accolade.

    For his price the game is incredibly short, even shorter than its predecessors (not counting Bubsy 3D). The soundtrack is okay at best but isn't memorable at all. There is not much of a challenge except on (some of) the bosses. The level desing is mediocre et the gameplay is, I think, the only good point    This game doesn't help to make bubsy "great again" if it was the goal of Accolade.

    For his price the game is incredibly short, even shorter than its predecessors (not counting Bubsy 3D).
    The soundtrack is okay at best but isn't memorable at all. There is not much of a challenge except on (some of) the bosses. The level desing is mediocre et the gameplay is, I think, the only good point in the game, although it's a bit repetitive.    … Expand
  28. DickMeasuring
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    BUBSY: THE WOOLIES STRIKE BACK

    Is the best Bubsy game to date.

    I got this game, and let me tell you, it works MAGIC on my PS4. Getting that smooth FPS around all those platforms is a little time-consuming if it's been awhile, but it can get me going without much issue.
  29. TheManWhoBools
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Bubsy the Bobcat makes his **** show of a return in a game that nobody asked for. The people at Accolade used the Dragon Balls and wished for Bubsy to come back, what they got back was a dead cat corpse which they put a white t-shirt on it with a god awful Orange exclamation point and threw the cat corpse out into and LSD World. All of the one liners that Bubsy says has been ingrained inBubsy the Bobcat makes his **** show of a return in a game that nobody asked for. The people at Accolade used the Dragon Balls and wished for Bubsy to come back, what they got back was a dead cat corpse which they put a white t-shirt on it with a god awful Orange exclamation point and threw the cat corpse out into and LSD World. All of the one liners that Bubsy says has been ingrained in my head as he never shuts up. Bubsy is trash. He wasted all of his nine lives on booze and drugs. Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a 40 dollar pile of steaming hot pile of putrid trash. thankyou for review please DONT buy Babsy… Expand
  30. BubsyLover
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    One one the best games ever made. People who cant Understand Bubsys jokes are just idiots with a IQ from 5. Defenetley pick this up and not the cringefest Sonic Forces
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Metascore
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 12 out of 20
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 21, 2017
    30
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a mess. Bad controls, uninspired enemy and level design, and a total lack of motivation to keep playing. I want to find something nice to say about it, but even the three boss fights are tedious, confusing slogs. The game ends with a promise that Bubsy will return in another installment, but it feels more like a threat.
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  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 20, 2017
    30
    Sadly, Busby: The Woolies Strike Back barely meets the quality standards and expectations of the genre in its infancy, let alone all these years later.
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  3. GameSpew
    Nov 15, 2017
    50
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back has a degree of retro appeal and may even stir up fond memories if you were around for Bubsy’s first outing. But it’s so unremarkable that it never really manages to get its claws into you.
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