A very original idea for a game with a pretty good execution. Surprisingly well written characters and dialogues, even with some very dark turns for the game that looks like it was made for children. Also, I was surprised by how many LGBTQ+ elements this game has, however, I do think the developers did a good job weaving them in. The Grumps just treat each other as equal 'human' beings with different tastes in people, without paying attention to who does what with who. The Bugsnax are adorable and funny to discover, often rewarding to catch, although the AI is not perfect - there were situations in which I was able to get a Bug I was hunting by pure coincidence, like an Ice type Bugsnak falling down a cliff and hitting a campfire. The puzzle mechanics of hunting are rather well thought out, overall. Great boss fights! The game has some performance issues on PS5 (FPS drops to 30), though they do not hinder the experience that much.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2021


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