It was cute, it was kinda fun, but it's hard. This game train your patience, speed and accuracy. But it's doable, since you don't really have to be perfect. You can take your chance, your time and beat the game. But it's real hard. 6/10
The Bug Butcher
$7.99
- Release Date:
- Jan 19, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 81
- Developer:
- Awfully Nice Studios
- Publisher:
- Awfully Nice Studios
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above.
So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space.
The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter “Super Pang” where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs.

Harry’s current assignment takes him to the infested futuristic research facility on planet Zoit. The surviving and dwindling number of scientists employed him for his slaughtering skills. Harry’s mission: survive until the decontamination of the building is complete, hoard coins like his life depended on it, and protect the scientists at all costs. Watch out for the spiders they have a particular fondness for rubber encased science/scientist. After landing, you will move from room to room through the facility blasting rockets, lasers, and wielding the power of lighting upwards at anything not human.

Ravenous swarms and ferocious waves of bugs of every size will attempt to kill you, but luckily there will be weapon and health pick-ups to aid Harry on his quest. Fierce reflexes are mandatory for survival, but Harry’s brutal power-ups will let the guts fly and make the larva cry! If you love games with humor, perfect platforming, grotesquely cute art, nightmarish bosses, and real personality then The Bug Butcher will suit your fancy.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #215874
english
22 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows Vista or Later
- Processor: Intel Core Duo or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Standard Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
Recommended
Recommended:
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Bug Butcher cost?
The Bug Butcher costs $7.99.
What are the system requirements for The Bug Butcher?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista or Later Processor: Intel Core Duo or faster Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: Standard Sound Card Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended Recommended: Recommended: Memory: 8 GB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is The Bug Butcher available on?
The Bug Butcher is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is The Bug Butcher worth buying?
The Bug Butcher has 100% positive reviews from 1 players. Metacritic score: 81/100.
When was The Bug Butcher released?
The Bug Butcher was released on Jan 19, 2016.
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