Bubsy: Paws on Fire
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From the developers of the BIT.TRIP series comes Bubsy: Paws on Fire!, the latest and greatest in bobcat-based gaming. Oinker P. Hamm is determined to capture every animal in the universe for his “Amazootorium.” Bubsy, fearing mostly for himself, is just as determined to stop him. Two archrivals, stitched together by the cruel knitting needles of fate. No matter who emerges victorious, there is one thing we know for certain: There’s going to be a whole lot of yarn along the way. Four playable characters, each with their own unique mechanics! Fly and shoot your way through the air as The Woolie, take it underground with Arnold’s bonus levels, or run your way to victory with Bubsy and Virgil Reality!
Game Discussion
Steam User 1
This is more of a neutral review but I will rate it more positively than negatively because the game isn't broken in any way and works fine as kind of a button timing platformer. The original SNES Bubsy games are actually pretty hard, but this game is for the most part easy. You pick from one of three characters and clear the stage, collecting yarn and three puzzle pieces that open up a bonus level on the way. There are 27 levels and 3 bosses. The bosses are the only tricky part of the game, but with some memorization they can be cleared easily.
Pros:
- Fits in the world of Bubsy pretty well. You get cat and yarn puns, the woolies (Alien critters) make a return, graphics are bright and colorful
- Each character plays totally differently, so it's like three little games in one
- A slight bit of nuance to the controls. For example, the alien in the saucer moves faster when she isn't shooting so learning this makes the game easier. Bubsy can dash in midair and float, and chaining these correctly while keeping in mind his current height gives it that seem feel of the early Bubsy games, that you are balancing multiple variables while you fly through the air
- It looks cool when you catch on fire
- It isn't Bubsy 3D
Cons:
- A lot of weird and offputting failed attempts at humor, but that kind of comes with Bubsy territory
- Game is just too simplistic in terms of the level design, needed warps or alternate paths to vary the play
- Collecting yarn and completing the bonus levels is totally pointless. It would've been better if collecting yarn let you buy upgrades to add a level of complexity and depth the game sorely needed
- Clearing every stage three times gets repetitive
Overall:
Not as good as the Busy SNES games, and weird that it's not harder since it was made by Accolade and the original game came out almost 30 years ago. You'd think that they'd want to appeal to veterans as much as new and younger gamers. With that said, this is a good beginner's platform game because it's easy and moves at a brisk pace, but those looking for depth or challenge probably won't find it here. If you enjoy cat puns it's probably the greatest game ever, though.