Review

The Bug Butcher – reviews and rating

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The Bug Butcher has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on January 19, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 81, players on RAWG rate the game 65%.

Updated Jan 18, 2016

What critics praise

„All these elements come together to make an arcade-style game that easily lives up to its Pang/Buster Bros. inspiration.“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Jan 19, 2016
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Casual, Indie, Arcade, Action
Average playtime: 4 h
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

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FAQ

What is the rating of The Bug Butcher?

The Bug Butcher has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was The Bug Butcher released?

The Bug Butcher was released on January 19, 2016.

What platforms is The Bug Butcher available on?

The Bug Butcher is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat The Bug Butcher?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing The Bug Butcher.

Is The Bug Butcher worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Bug Butcher has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#369 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 36 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Our average1 reviews 70%
MetacriticMetascore 81%
Players (RAWG)25 votes 65%

How players rate it

Exceptional 12 %
Recommended 40 %
Meh 28 %
Skip 20 %

25 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Jan 18, 2016

All these elements come together to make an arcade-style game that easily lives up to its Pang/Buster Bros. inspiration. The gameplay is all about applying vertical force across a horizontal play-field against enemies bouncing at predictable (but sometimes very tricky) angles. The high-resolution art looks great, almost cartoon quality, and there’s a lot of personality in the animation of the various...