Bugsnax is an exceptional Action/Adventure that raises the bar for the genre.
90
Verdict
97%
Steam
76
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 8.8K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
Bugsnax is a 2020 adventure video game developed by independent Chicago-based developer Young Horses. In the game, players explore a mysterious island and attempt to find and capture the eponymous insectoid food creatures. The game was unveiled in June 2020 during Sony's PlayStation 5 live-streamed reveal event. British indie pop band Kero Kero Bonito performed the game's theme song, which was featured in the announcement trailer. The game was released in November 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as macOS and Windows via the Epic Games Store. Versions of the game for Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S released in April 2022, followed by a port for iOS in July 2023.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
took me about a full year to finish the game (casual player) and i absolutely LOVED IT!!! The story, the lore, the Grumpuses backstories and ALL the different environment was so beautifully done and orchestrated! I felt so immersed in the story line and on the edge of my seat facing each Bugsnax and their weaknesses/abilities. If there was for the developers to ever release a Bugsnax 2 or Bugsnax revisited, I'd be FIRST in LINE! Thank you to the developers of the game for making a game that also helped me through some tough times in school and life, this game brought such a smile and earned a special place in my heart. I absolutely loved the different Sodies, definitely my favorite Bugsnax in the game!
This game is so GOOOOOOD. The ♥♥♥♥ you get to pull off is kinda crazy sometimes and it goes from cozy little creature catching game to psychological horror real damn fast. And despite the bit of horror, this game might be one of the nicest, most mood lifting games I've ever played, top 7 favorite games for sure. And the absolute euphoria when you get a giant bugsnax is kinda crazy. Make a second game NOW.
It's a bit of Slime Rancher mixed with a bit of Pokemon mixed with a bit of Viva Pinata. The story is really darn cute and it has a dramatic ending with a cool twist. I all around reccomend this game if you're looking for a casual game about catching bugs with a captivating story and bright visuals!
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