Bugsnax

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Aug 9, 2022

Critic70/100

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Bugsnax delivers a good time regardless of platform, but it excels on PS5. It benefits from much shorter loading sequences, improved performance, and the DualSense's unique features. All this makes for a more enjoyable excursion to Snaktooth Island. If you play Bugsnax at all — and you absolutely should — do it on PS5.

GameSpot

Jason Fanelli·Apr 28, 2022

Critic70/100

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What seems like just another Bugsnax biome has a lot more crawling under the surface.

Nintendo Life

Brett Posner-Ferdman·Apr 28, 2022

Critic50/100

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Bugsnax is a game that is brimming with potential, but struggles in actual execution. Capturing hundreds of adorable snack-themed creatures sounds like such a great idea, but the lack of memorable characters, a frustrating control scheme, repetitive gameplay and numerous technical and design problems, particularly on Switch, makes for a somewhat lukewarm experience. There is certainly fun to be had here, but once you've played for a few hours, the magic fades and you're left with a disappointing game that doesn't live up to expectations.

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Nov 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Bugsnax is so interesting that I suspect it deserves a pretty short review. The real fun here is discovery and interpre…

PC Gamer

Tyler Wilde·Nov 9, 2020

Critic60/100

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It's got well-observed characters and some genuinely weird moments, but the actual bug hunting isn't much fun.

Game Informer

Matt Miller·Nov 9, 2020

Critic70/100

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Young Horses has created a silly but heartfelt story and adventure game, but the creature-capturing gameplay never really hits its stride.

GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge·Nov 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Bugsnax will be remembered for its brilliant crafted world, characters and titular Bugsnax for many years to come, despite some repetition and frustrating load times.

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Nov 9, 2020

Critic70/100

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Bugsnax is a strange concoction of elements that come together for a truly unique adventure. Finding and catching the titular creatures is great fun, but the gameplay is broken up by story beats that belie the game's simple, whimsical style. The mysterious narrative and memorable ensemble cast will keep you interested between hunting for snax, too. Despite loading screens interrupting the flow and a handful of repeated beasties, this curious game is an unusual blend of flavours that works wonderfully.

IGN

Simon Cardy·Nov 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Bugsnax is a puzzle-adventure packed full of charm, mystery and a surprising amount of emotional depth.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Steve Hogarty·Nov 9, 2020

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Bugsnax is a faintly naughty, but never crass adventure that feels like a love letter to, and a sharply observed satire of, the games that inspired it.

GameSpot

Mike Epstein·Nov 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Bugsnax' unique concept is so compelling you'll want to see and catch every one of its cute, crawling culinary creatures.

Polygon

Charlie Hall·Nov 9, 2020

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It’s a fine children’s game, but a bit clumsy