Bustafellows

 Switch
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Gamer Escape
    Jul 30, 2021
    70
    The glitches with text and voice-acting are pretty minor, but if you’re like me and this is a pet peeve, it might take a toll on you eventually. If you don’t care, then you’ll have an even better time. Overall, the characters were not for me this time around, but I did enjoy getting to try out Bu$stafellows and look forward to more future releases from this studio.

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14
#14 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Tortor
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    Loved how incredibly unique every path was. Sometimes surprisingly so.

    I always expect one clunker in an Otome game but in this I found every    Loved how incredibly unique every path was. Sometimes surprisingly so.

    I always expect one clunker in an Otome game but in this I found every character to have something unique about them either as a character or with the plot you get involved in with their path.

    For example one character may not have the best romantic path, or stand out as a character, but their plot line is so incredibly captivating that you just get so invested.

    The only thing I didn't like about this was the time rewind mechanic feels sooooo tagged on without explanation or sense. This is obviously a world where super powers do not exist in any way, shape or form but somehow for plot purposes we are supposed to just suspend disbelief for this one character. It sticks out like a sore thumb and is just utter nonsense but I understand it's need to help get a plot off the ground.

    Overall though this is one of the better visual novels I've had the pleasure to play. This really just reinforced how Otome games just seem to work really well and gets me to want to play them more often.    … Full Review »
  2. blisslovesotome
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    I was really astonished at the quality writing of this otome! My favorite love interest is Scarecrow!
  3. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    Right out of the gate I’ll admit I’m a bit lost in trying to summarize the Bustafellows experience, but regardless I won’t deny it has styleRight out of the gate I’ll admit I’m a bit lost in trying to summarize the Bustafellows experience, but regardless I won’t deny it has style and attitude to burn. Mixing together a somewhat motley (but I’m sure intended to be quite cute) crew of criminals with your main character who is a female journalist in search of a big story (but who has an ability move back time just a bit and inhabit others), it opens the door to fleshing out the game’s characters and motivations in unexpected and unique ways. With your choices feeling like they have greater consequence than the average visual novel the level of engagement is pretty impressive, but ultimately whether it’s a game for you really rests on how much you like the unusual premise and whether it sounds like an experience you can just enjoy the ride with or whether it may be a bit too odd for your tastes.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/08/mini-reviews-august-4th-edition.html    … Full Review »
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