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Play Overview
Killbug (2023) is a fast and frantic shooting and traversal game where you are an insect shooting and slashing waves of ravenous enemies. Play is a combination of quick shooting and par core-style movement to get the jump on your multi-legged competitors. It's a simple game that stands out for how the weapons, movement and enemies combine to create a flowing, at times balletic, battle.
The other insects clipped your wings and forced you into exile, and now lie in wait to ambush you. As the Killbug, you use your instincts to dash, double-jump and wall-run your way around this world. Keeping moving is the key and, if possible, getting higher than your prey. Some parts of the map are hard to reach, but there are no barriers apart from mastering the movement to get to where you need to be.
As you progress you learn how your two weapons work together and maximise your height. Your main weapon is your gun which slowly gains more bullets but will soon be empty in a fight. You gain bullets by landing attacks with your sword. That sword attack also lets you dash towards an enemy which can be combined with your double jump to maximise your time in the air, which in turn grants a firepower bonus.
The result is a game that is brutal and bloody, but absent of human enemies. This keeps things gross but also keeps the violence in check. Battle a huge range of bugs with your single weapons and parry to work your way onto the global leaderboards, or compete to knock your friends off the top spot.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Killbug a year ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated a year ago.
The other insects clipped your wings and forced you into exile, and now lie in wait to ambush you. As the Killbug, you use your instincts to dash, double-jump and wall-run your way around this world. Keeping moving is the key and, if possible, getting higher than your prey. Some parts of the map are hard to reach, but there are no barriers apart from mastering the movement to get to where you need to be.
As you progress you learn how your two weapons work together and maximise your height. Your main weapon is your gun which slowly gains more bullets but will soon be empty in a fight. You gain bullets by landing attacks with your sword. That sword attack also lets you dash towards an enemy which can be combined with your double jump to maximise your time in the air, which in turn grants a firepower bonus.
The result is a game that is brutal and bloody, but absent of human enemies. This keeps things gross but also keeps the violence in check. Battle a huge range of bugs with your single weapons and parry to work your way onto the global leaderboards, or compete to knock your friends off the top spot.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Killbug a year ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated a year ago.
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Play Style
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
The developers highlight that the game includes frequent Violence, Gore and General Mature Content. When bugs are killed there are explosions and splashes of green blood. Larger bugs make squelching sounds when they pop. YOu are using a machine gun and samurai blade throughout the game.
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need to be able to cope with high pressure and quick reactions. Accurate targeting of shots and timing of parries is essential. You also need to manage the waves of enemies do not get stuck in a corner and always maintain your height advantage.
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Game Details
Release Date: 03/05/2023
Out Now: PC
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Shooting, Traversal (Fighting and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D First-Person and Cartoon
Developer: Samurai Punk (@SamuraiPunk)
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