Bread &a; Fred

Bread &a; Fred

May 23, 2023

PlatformerStrategy Nintendo SwitchPC

Peer-2-Peer multiplayer mode will not quite be ready upon the game&s;s release on May 23rd. We hope to have it ready in our June update. In the meantime, Steam itself provides a "Remote Play Together" mode that works pretty well in most cases, assuming the two players are not more …

Critic Score

69.0

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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2023
60.0 /100

"Bread &a; Fred is so brutally tough that I can only recommend it to co-op chums who relish mastering ridiculous challenges together."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Bread &a; Fred has solid platforming mechanics, and the introduction of the rope opens the door to brand-new frustrations and gameplay elements. It succeeds greatly at producing a co-op experience that’ll either have you at the throats of your friends …"

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine May 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

84.0

"Bread &a; Fred is hard in solo, almost impossible in co-op, it still manages to be a lot of fun provided you have a lot of patience and understanding with your partner. Dedicated to those who love extreme platformers, but …"

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Gustavo Souza GameBlast May 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Bread &a; Fred is an excellent option for those who like to play with someone at their side. The penguins&s; adventure is full of charisma, tension and frustration but it offers some hours of fun and arguing among players. The …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com May 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"Bread and Fred was not the cuddly co-op adventure I was expecting. Frustrating in co-op and unplayable in single-player. This wasn’t for my wife, who I roped into playing this experience with me, or me. Costing me almost my marriage. …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected May 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"Bread &a; Fred is a novel concept that fails to deliver due to its frustrating climbing mechanics. The idea of climbing a large mountain and working with a partner to do so is appealing; however, the inconsistent physics and anger-inducing …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo May 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Bread &a; Fred is a unique platformer with moments of brilliance and frustration in equal measure. It looks lovely and has a great approach to co-op gaming, along with the inclusion of Jeff in single-player mode. It&s;s hard, so grab …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine May 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Bread &a; Fred has interesting ideas, but its frustrating execution and disrespect for the player’s time keep it from being enjoyable."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2023
65.0 /100

"Whether tackling it solo or with a friend, this is a pretty brutal take on mountain climbing"

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Omi Koulas Checkpoint Gaming May 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"Bread &a; Fred is a delightfully enraging cooperative physics puzzle that combines charming pixel art, adorable animations, and a challenging platformer experience. The game&s;s world, filled with cute penguins and vibrant environments, will bring smiles to faces. The chaotic gameplay …"

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Thomas Mertens NintendoBoy May 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Bread &a; Fred is definitely very funny, and it even makes you chuckle sometimes. It was cool to see Patricio and his mom replicate the meme, and the photos are really cool, but I couldn&s;t get into the gameplay, always …"

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Zack Gulinello The Punished Backlog May 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Ultimately, if you’re looking for a casual, easygoing experience with some friends, this isn’t a game I’d recommend. But if you’re up for a legitimate challenge and aren’t worried about potentially losing your mind or loved ones, I can’t give …"

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