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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  1. Positive: 61 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 139
  3. Negative: 52 out of 139
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  1. 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
  2. jakethedog196
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Playing Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back was the most amazing experience of my entire life. The tight controls, deep story, memorable characters and gorgeous visuals compliment an game that it will be hard to put down any time soon. It may have also replaced Shrek Super Slam as my favourite game.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. SmashFan
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    The most amazing game ever made for sure. If you want character arcs, look no further. The character development of Bubsy rivals any anime and the graphics are better than Jesus. Over all it's worth it alone for the storyline topped with amazing hyper realistic graphics.
  7. AdamLicht1101
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Better than Sonic the Hedgehog or Super Mario Games !! Congratulations to you guys !! People from Today forgot really the REAL Feeling of Gaming. Too Bad, this game is awesome :
  8. Furorusukki
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    When I booted this game I was just expecting an average plataformer. Wow, how wrong I was. Playing this game was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my entire life.The visuals are spetacular, breathtaking. The gameplay is easy to understand and hard to master, but it's worth it. The story may be simple, but it keeps you playing the game. The level design is simply SPETACULAR. TheWhen I booted this game I was just expecting an average plataformer. Wow, how wrong I was. Playing this game was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my entire life.The visuals are spetacular, breathtaking. The gameplay is easy to understand and hard to master, but it's worth it. The story may be simple, but it keeps you playing the game. The level design is simply SPETACULAR. The enemy placement was perfect, the plataforms gave you the exact difficulty needed, also the game teatches you to get better. The boss fights are beginner friendly, but the are unique, challeging, beautiful, etc. The game overall is a masterpiece, and it does deserve a 10/10.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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! :^)
  11. 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.
  12. Pizzaman46
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a surprisingly good game from what was thought to be one of the worst video game series ever. Lush environments and tight controls provide an excellent gaming experience. The only real problem is the length. It's not very long but it offers tons of replayability. There's also Bubsy's famous one-liners which add color to the game. The story isn't that deepBubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is a surprisingly good game from what was thought to be one of the worst video game series ever. Lush environments and tight controls provide an excellent gaming experience. The only real problem is the length. It's not very long but it offers tons of replayability. There's also Bubsy's famous one-liners which add color to the game. The story isn't that deep but neither is Super Mario Odyssey's. The level design is truly something to behold; I haven't seen level design this good in 2D platformers in years. If you are a fan of platformers, you should definitely buy this game. And no, this is not a joke review.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. Cheenaska
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    My personal Game of the year. With an enthralling story, breathtaking graphics, revolutionary gameplay, and characters that act and feel almost real, it's no wonder many people love this game.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. nefbewfbwe
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    This game is mediocre at best. Kinda fun for an afternoon but not much else to it.
  20. 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
  21. 3dgel0rd
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    This is unironically the best video game ever made in video game history. I'm so shocked that this is somehow even better than Bubsy 3D which I thought used to be the best game ever! Mario or sonic will never be as good as Bubsy 3d or this masterpiece
  22. AmogusImposter
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    best game ever goddamn made. fun gameplay. clever jokes. masterful writing, this goes up with garfield kart and cory in the house for the nintendo ds as one of the best games humanity ever made. and tirah. you are too idiotic to get the clever jokes and fun gameplay. you uncultured swine.
  23. Megster3000
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    The best highlight in bubsy is the joke he made with uh.... the airplane "Pilot's license, what for" you gotta love this one
  24. 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
  25. 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
  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. 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
  28. Your_seruy
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    Nice gameplay, but VERY SHORTLY STORY. Pleasy make second part, with the long story
  29. SuperIsaias64
    Nov 2, 2017
    6
    I was actually glad Bubsy made a triumphant(?) return with this new game, but I feel like this was a missed opportunity.

    First, the gameplay is a HUGE step up from previous Bubsy games in the sense that you can actually control Bubsy fairly well. Although, jumping on enemies can feel weird because it has to be 100% accurate. The music is fairly okay. Nothing terrible. Nothing    I was actually glad Bubsy made a triumphant(?) return with this new game, but I feel like this was a missed opportunity.

    First, the gameplay is a HUGE step up from previous Bubsy games in the sense that you can actually control Bubsy fairly well. Although, jumping on enemies can feel weird because it has to be 100% accurate. The music is fairly okay. Nothing terrible. Nothing outstanding. I love Bubsy's new pounce move. Gives the player an opportunity to do some air attacks to reach higher platforms. It was also nice that you can change how often Bubsy speaks in-game so all those people who complain about him being annoying have no excuse now!

    Now for the bad, and this is a major complaint.. The game is SHORT. Not Yoshi's Island short, but still short. This game consists of only 11 platform levels and 3 bosses. I would have liked maybe 2 more worlds to make it worth the asking price. There is no unlockables or bonus content. It's just that.

    If Accolade is reading this I know a sure fire way of truly making Bubsy a respectable gaming icon rather than a joke.

    First: Include more levels next time. 30 levels can be just enough. And maybe some secret extra tough levels for completionists.
    Second: Change the art style. These 3D models in 2D gameplay don't look appealing. (Metroid 2, NSMB, etc). Maybe make it hand drawn like Rayman Origins?
    Third: For the love of GOD give the enemies more variety and personality. Donkey Kong has the Kremlings and Mario has the Koopas. All with different variations and personalities. Stop using the same Wooly model for everything. They're an alien species, right? Maybe make an alien blob form or something? ANYTHING.
    Fourth: Make the stages more unique. Most of the time I felt I was marathoning the same level because of how generic the stages are and can't recall a single unique level. I did like the lava rising in one of the final levels.

    I hope Accolade puts more effort next time because gamers will now be very wary. Please please PLEASE improve the formula! Don't settle for "good enough". This is definitely a step in the right direction.    … Expand
  30. 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.
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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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