Bugsnax

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 396 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 268 out of 396
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 396
  3. Negative: 58 out of 396
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  1. busylast
    Dec 1, 2020
    4
    Very meh game. It was fun at the start but got extremely repetitive soon after. There's nothing next gen about the game apart from the triggers, but not even that will save it. I ended up deleting the game after a few hours of play as I was too bored of it, so glad it was a free PSN game and I didn't buy it.
  2. lewis1992
    Feb 15, 2021
    4
    Certainly unique, but absolutely RIDDLED with bugs and glitches, even months after launch. Expect to see NPCs suddenly "vanish" and need to repeat certain side-quests. Also disappointing to see the world split up into TINY 'levels' which long loading times between each - not what I'd expect from a PS5 game.
  3. ioio32l
    Jul 31, 2021
    2
    I allowed my niece to play this game for 30 minutes since it was rated E, but then the game started with the homosexual agenda brainwashing. Got a refund right away, looked further into it. This is not a game for kids. There is even a scene where a character tries to commit suicide.
  4. Ullallulloo
    Apr 12, 2022
    0
    Weird game. It's very easy, repetitive, and awkward as an adult, yet it's also quite inappropriate for kids. Just feels like a boring game that only became popular because of memes because of its weirdness, but the game itself is not worth playing, even for free.
  5. Bolsonaro
    Feb 12, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é muito fraco , joguei com um amigo e acabei me decepcionando . Se for para lançar esses tipos de jogos enaltecendo como exclusivo, nem lancem, muito fraco .… Expand
  6. LEGLESSNINJA
    Dec 4, 2020
    3
    we played this game for about 30 mins before giving up and deleting it off of the system. One thing that really bothers me is when these companies cram politics, or the gender identity BS down my throat. within the first 60 seconds of the story you are forced to witness a lesbian dog makeout session "on camera" talking about how "They (you watching the video) should be told about us!".we played this game for about 30 mins before giving up and deleting it off of the system. One thing that really bothers me is when these companies cram politics, or the gender identity BS down my throat. within the first 60 seconds of the story you are forced to witness a lesbian dog makeout session "on camera" talking about how "They (you watching the video) should be told about us!". First off, dropping this crap in a child's game is absurd! I am far from homophobic, but I also don't want it forced down mine or my 8yo sons throat! After about 15 mins of gameplay you are told to capture a hamburger bug, but the game fails to give you any explanation of HOW to achieve this. After about 10 mins of trying to figure it out, he and I were both over it and deleted it from the system.… Expand
  7. zyler
    Nov 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kept crashing, OK story but no depth. Characters were sort've dull but focused far too much on everyone's romance. Wanted it to be about the bugs not playing couples therapy for literally 3 couples. Completely was killing my motivation to play it with how frequent it was. Game was really buggy and not in a good way. Things weren't aiming right or enemies just vanishing. Some when I tried catching them completely crashed the game. The biggest challenge of the game was just trying to work around the bugs and messy gameplay.… Expand
  8. SodaLeo1980
    Nov 22, 2020
    3
    Extremely boring and dumb. Horrible graphics, no inovation, not even in using dual sense technology (as done in Astros Playroom, which I loved it).
  9. Steyraus
    Nov 23, 2020
    0
    Low effort games for kids. Kids that are really bored and to poor to afford Sack Boy.. Most of tbe games is listening to moronic stories from the irritating isand people working out some of the easiest pointless puzzles even put into a game.. The theme song is catchy though a 5 forthat.
  10. hamohamo6
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    the graphics. you know this is what it's really all about. this game has the best graphics since ballz 3d and that's saying something, ok? the only game in our generation that can stand up to this is probably pooplers 3d.
  11. Queruba
    Jul 12, 2021
    0
    Apenas uma pequena frase determina a qualidade deste jogo, UM LIXO TOTAL. Não recomendo.
  12. iDontKnowMan0
    May 12, 2022
    0
    Everyone 10+ they say. Thought I kinda doubt it should have that rating lol.
  13. Aldoxct6
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De lo peor que he visto en cuanto a juegos para niños, ni siquiera se le acerca al slime rancher que lo hace mínimamente bien… Expand
  14. TheoreticalHero
    Feb 3, 2021
    2
    OMH this game is awful terrible graphics terrible gameplay the immense amount of glitches and bugs in this game are unbelievable they need to fix this game now unplayable
  15. dark0153
    Aug 19, 2021
    2
    tldr kids game, very meh

    bad level design (lots of loading screens for very small levels) poor graphic quality (mobile device / PS3 level maybe, definitely not next PS5) weak story and characters average gameplay mechanics tries to hard to be funny and fails miserably at times could very well have been a mobile game for kids age up to 3 doesn't deserve the current score of 75    tldr kids game, very meh

    bad level design (lots of loading screens for very small levels)
    poor graphic quality (mobile device / PS3 level maybe, definitely not next PS5)
    weak story and characters
    average gameplay mechanics
    tries to hard to be funny and fails miserably at times
    could very well have been a mobile game for kids age up to 3
    doesn't deserve the current score of 75 (paid critic reviews)    … Expand
  16. nw2010
    Dec 23, 2020
    2
    Rubbish game, even though it's free. I wanted to like this game, and admit it's not the normal sort of game I'd play but thought I'd give it a go as it was given away free on PSN.

    The 3d engine used pinches the corners of the screen when turning which personally leaves me with motion sickness. An FOV increase made the game look completely offscale. The graphics, whilst initially    Rubbish game, even though it's free. I wanted to like this game, and admit it's not the normal sort of game I'd play but thought I'd give it a go as it was given away free on PSN.

    The 3d engine used pinches the corners of the screen when turning which personally leaves me with motion sickness. An FOV increase made the game look completely offscale.

    The graphics, whilst initially good looking, actually encompass some lower quality textures, which is disappointing.

    Gameplay wise it's really annoying in this day and age to bounce back off tiny hedges and such like that create invisible walls to keep you on a certain path.

    1 hour in and I couldn't stomach anymore and uninstalled it. Shame.    … Expand
  17. Pointless
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    After the critically acclaimed death stranding, Reggie had to follow it up with the second strand type game, ten years later Bugsnax was born. With over sixteen times the detail and rtx ray tracing dlss this game really pushes the comador64's hardware to the max
  18. dazzydamir
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't like it, it's a boring game really is nothing to do and especially on ps5… Expand
  19. XSgtDX
    Jan 19, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very simple. Graphics are not on par with its generations peers.… Expand
  20. Smiler78
    Oct 15, 2022
    4
    Loaded up this game not expecting much, A fun game for the little ones. Lots of bright fun characters and puzzles to solve. I feel it would be good to teach your kids the basics of gaming (controls could be easier) . I imagine younger children would find it pretty enjoyable. In my opinion it could be improved with the messages being read out as well, to assist smaller children with theirLoaded up this game not expecting much, A fun game for the little ones. Lots of bright fun characters and puzzles to solve. I feel it would be good to teach your kids the basics of gaming (controls could be easier) . I imagine younger children would find it pretty enjoyable. In my opinion it could be improved with the messages being read out as well, to assist smaller children with their reading skills. Maybe have the messages in bigger writing with the words being highlighted as they are said. Original game so I've given it a 4 because it isn't a carbon copy. Doesn't really take advantage of the ps4/5 power. Looks more like a ps1 gane… Expand

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#19 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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#9 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2020

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. PLAY
    Jun 22, 2022
    80
    A perfectly portioned final course. Just as witty as everything that came before, with plenty more to chew on. Sometimes bigger really is just better. [Issue#15, p.82]
  2. Gaming Age
    Jan 4, 2021
    83
    It’s just a shame that the core gameplay here is so dull. Everything else in Bugsnax would make it a strong GOTY contender, but the sheer repetitiveness of the game’s main task drags it all down. Still, given how high the rest of the game flies, there’s only so far down it can go — and as it stands, that still means you’re left with one heck of a game.
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  3. GameCritics
    Dec 14, 2020
    90
    Bugsnax leans heavily on the unique nature of its titular creatures, and it succeeds by doing so. They’re cute, they’re creepy, and their existence makes no logical sense whatsoever. Armed with a bit of design this indelible, the developers could have phoned in the rest and raked in the merchandising money. Instead, they fully committed to delivering a narrative worthy of the creatures starring in it. It was a risky choice, but it was also a daring and clever one, and that’s exactly what it wants to be.
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