I've described this game to my friends as "gay Muppets psychological horror if it was Pokémon" and honestly, if that's not enough to make you want to play it, I don't know what is. I have fully fallen down the rabbit hole that is Bugsnax and I am now completely obsessed.
This game will lure you in with its bubbly soundtrack, cute character/creature design, and simplistic gameplay. Then it will absolutely sink its claws into you. The story is so much more than what it appears on the surface. Despite the game being set in a world of hilarious Muppet-like creatures called Grumpuses, the characters and their relationships feel incredibly human and well-written, and the story is incredibly compelling with all its twists and turns. Trust me, it is much better without spoilers. Go in as blind as possible for the best experience.
If you want to get the DLC, I would recommend getting it before playing the main game, since it adds features to the main game as well as additional game content. The DLC is also just really good, so I think you should get it. But I played the game for the first time before the DLC was out, and I loved it just as much back then, so it's definitely not necessary to get the full Bugsnax experience.
I truly cannot describe the layers to this game and its story. The visuals are cute and pleasant, the soundtrack fun and enjoyable, the gameplay fun with lots of puzzle elements. There is truly no other game quite like it. Go play Bugsnax!!!
- L
This game will lure you in with its bubbly soundtrack, cute character/creature design, and simplistic gameplay. Then it will absolutely sink its claws into you. The story is so much more than what it appears on the surface. Despite the game being set in a world of hilarious Muppet-like creatures called Grumpuses, the characters and their relationships feel incredibly human and well-written, and the story is incredibly compelling with all its twists and turns. Trust me, it is much better without spoilers. Go in as blind as possible for the best experience.
If you want to get the DLC, I would recommend getting it before playing the main game, since it adds features to the main game as well as additional game content. The DLC is also just really good, so I think you should get it. But I played the game for the first time before the DLC was out, and I loved it just as much back then, so it's definitely not necessary to get the full Bugsnax experience.
I truly cannot describe the layers to this game and its story. The visuals are cute and pleasant, the soundtrack fun and enjoyable, the gameplay fun with lots of puzzle elements. There is truly no other game quite like it. Go play Bugsnax!!!
- L