Platforms
- PCMay 29, 20198.2playscore8.125 Critics8.72.63K Players
- PlayStation 4May 7, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.1429 Players
- Xbox OneMay 29, 20197.9playscore7.722 Critics8.6570 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 7, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
46 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Void Bastards is a roguelite puzzle game that just happens to give you a gun and two cheese and onion sandwiches before sending you out to your doom. The beauty of Void Bastards is learning how to be more efficient without having to be more deadly.
Kai Powell · May 15, 2020 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Void Bastards is a delightful roguelike romp through a wonderfully unique cel-shaded comic book world full of loud-mouthed enemies and smart-arsed robots. The core combat is straightforward stuff, but it's given plenty of extra bite through the fantastically evocative graphics and kept interesting with hackable turrets and a handful of other BioShock-esque elements that give your engagements with the many Screws, Juves, Tourists and Spooks you'll come across as you traverse the Sargasso Nebula a slightly strategic lift.
PJ O'Reilly · May 14, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Thankfully, none of the game’s visual splendour appears to have been lost in the move to Switch. The comic book visuals look bold and crisp – in both TV and handheld modes – and the frame rate is 99% rock solid. Font size can be an issue in some menus, but it’s a beautiful game that plays to the strengths of the Switch.
Daniel New · May 12, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Void Bastards was everything I wanted as a huge roguelike fan. The first-person shooter aspects are surprisingly competent, gameplay loop is perfectly challenging, always keeping you on your toes, and the aesthetic and sound design are out of this world. Some hitching and frame rate issues on packed ships aren’t enough to knock this one down a peg, as the mix of Rogue Legacy and Fallout on offer here is necessary for the libraries of any and all roguelike fans who own a Nintendo Switch.
Steven Green · May 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s remarkable to see how Blue Manchu knows the different games Void Bastards could have been, and here I am, unlocking them, playing them, grooving on these creative remixes. It’s one thing for a game to be open-ended, and Void Bastards is certainly that. But it’s something else entirely for a game to be this limber. I never realized all the kinds of chaos viruses I could be.
Tom Chick · Feb 03, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I absolutely enjoyed my entire playthrough of Void Bastards and writing this article, I’m already looking forward to discovering more in this wide universe. The combination of tense gameplay and an amazing atmosphere makes this game an absolutely great experience.
Slicer Dyster · Jan 07, 2020 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Void Bastards is a brilliant take on the first-person genre. The gunplay is solid and satisfying. The added tactical element makes me feel in control of my experience and less like it was just tacked on. The game can get very challenging, but I was still compelled to keep pushing and trying new strategies. Death comes at a unique cost, losing my current criminal. Heck, there were times where I’d die just to get rid of a criminal that had an annoying trait – and that’s part of what makes this game so unique. The bottom line, Void Bastards is an absolute gem and definitely worth playing.
Alex Everatt · Jun 14, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Overall, Void Bastards is a great game, with a good art style, and it really hits the spot for a first-person shooter. It is a little different from other shooters with how your character respawns, and who is being used to continue the game.
Chris Bowman · Jun 13, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - It’s no wonder that the same minds behind System Shock 2 and Bioshock are responsible of one of my favorite games of 2019. Hell, probably of all time. My mission here is done. If I’ve not convinced you that this game is something you should be playing right now, I just hope that the reviewer that comes after me does.
Jan Bigas · Jun 10, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Void Bastards is a good game. It plays just fine and looks amazing, but it lacks some of the "hooks" that many roguelikes drive in. It has great atmosphere, but doesn't do much to really encourage those who are experiencing it to soak it all in. The visual style is some absolute magic, but that sense of amazement does not translate into gameplay.
Patrick Hancock · Jun 08, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on PC
- Rated on XB1
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Developer: Blue Manchu