Platforms
- PCNov 12, 20208.1playscore7.417 Critics9.41.84K Players
- PlayStation 5Nov 12, 20208.0playscore7.420 Critics9.14.33K Players
- Xbox Series X|SApr 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.61.30K Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 12, 20208.2playscore7.923 Critics9.2228 Players
- Xbox OneApr 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.61.30K Players
- Nintendo SwitchApr 28, 2022NAplayscore7.97 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSJul 12, 20238.1playscore8.02 Critics8.81.03K Players
59 critic reviews · 14 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Bugsnax is certainly not the game I was expecting it to be, and that works both for and against it. I am glad it wasn't some cozy, edgeless romp about thoughtlessly collecting creatures, but I am also not particularly smitten with the direction it takes. In its defense, Bugsnax did make me curious enough to see it through to the end, but not for any of the reasons I thought it would when I first started playing it.
Campbell Bird · Jul 24, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - This is easily the best portable version of Bugsnax, and the low asking price compared to other platforms makes it an even easier recommendation. It still has the same issues as the original game, but Bugsnax has never been more accessible, and this is one of the best mobile ports of 2023.
Mikhail Madnani · Jul 17, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - You shouldn’t play with your food, but it’s necessary when dealing with the creatures of Snaktooth Island. While the creative design and catchy music are tasty side dishes, Bugsnax‘s main course of monster-catching gets a tad stale before the end.
Pascal Tekaia · Jul 10, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, Bugsnax is likely to be a game that will sit well with the younger audience or casual gamers thanks to its minimalist approach and vibrant and colorful game world. Those wanting a meaningful experience are likely to find the systems in play here too linear and predictable and with no real pull to keep you going, it’ll only remain interesting for as long as you feel entertained by finding new food/creature hybrids. It’s not a bad game, but it’s not one that fills its full potential either.
Carlos Santuana · May 13, 2022 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - 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.
Brett Posner-Ferdman · Apr 28, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Sometimes it’s a little finicky to figure out what to do, but there’s no real penalty for messing up and part of the charm is the absurdity of the whole enterprise.
Neal Ronaghan · Apr 28, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Bugsnax is quite a fun game to play from start to finish. Unlocking the mysteries of Snaktooth Island, looking for missing Grumpuses, and completing quests is not the meat of the game though. It’s in the act of hunting and catching Bugsnax.
Christan Pepito · Dec 04, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It’s pretty criminal how much I haven’t been able to discuss in this review; Bugsnax is an absolute treat of a game that should please anyone who fondly remembers Ape Escape, Pokemon Snap, or Viva Pinata. I haven’t been this glued to a game for a long time, feeling that sustained, high level of enjoyment from start to finish. So chart a course for Snaktooth Island today and discover its Bugsnax — you won’t be disappointed!
Heather Johnson Yu · Nov 19, 2020 Reviewed on PC, SwitchRead full review - Bugsnax is a delight in the most unexpected of ways. Despite its cartoonish and exceptionally goofy exterior, it’s got deep messages of community, relationships, and belonging. Though there are certainly missed opportunities for a bigger gameplay loop around catching the various Bugsnax, everything about Bugsnax is a joy, perhaps the reason that I wanted more from it.
Chandler Wood · Nov 13, 2020 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - From the jump, Bugsnax caught the gaming world's attention for how genuinely weird it is -- and honestly, that weirdness is a comfort when you dive into the game itself. At its core, Bugsnax is a game that's both about the joy of curiosity and the importance of a found family, all wrapped up in an adorable and addictive package that's going to inspire a wealth of fanworks and merchandise. Whether you're cataloging different types of Bugsnax, coming up with a new trap combination, or interviewing the townspeople of Snaxburg (by the way, props to Young Horses for helping teach players good interview etiquette), Bugsnax is a gaming experience that just works really well -- and it feels like the kind of game that's going to stick around.
Jenna Anderson · Nov 12, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?
Developer: Young Horses