Bugsnax

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

“The new massive Bugsnax are as charming as ever, but the Isle of Bigsnax is over before you know it.”

“Bugsnax runs really well on Switch, but loses a little magic without the DualSense.”

“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.”

“Bugsnax is a delightfully goofy way to start the generation with more personal storytelling than you might expect.”

“Beyond its rather ugly aesthetic (so it's not really going to bring out the capabilities of PS5), Bugsnax has been a fun and original game that you arrive at by capturing its more than 100 Bugsnax and you stay for the story and character development.”

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

“Bugsnax is a pleasant little gem of a game, but I don’t think I’ve ever encountered another title that came so close to ruining it all for me so close to the finish line.”

“Bugsnax is a relatively short title, taking roughly around ten hours or so to finish depending on if players go for full completion or not.”

“I applaud Bugsnax’s creativity. It’s not the most stimulating puzzle game, but it’s worth checking out if you can’t get that theme song out of your head”

“Bugsnax offers thrilling gameplay with a poignant story about community and hope that continues to keep you engrossed throughout. The plethora of bugsnax are well-designed and different, allowing you to come up with various ways to catch them. and the colourful island of Snaktooth is a lot of fun to explore.”

“With its fun story and entertaining characters, Young Horses' Bugsnax is a charming game that shouldn't be missed -- whether you play on PS4 or PS5.”

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

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

“An island filled with critters is the setting for one of the more memorable games of the year.”

“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.”

“Equal parts bizarre and good-hearted, Bugsnax is a breezy sequence of encounters and puzzles, but the continual errand structure of quests starts to feel like a chore”