Bite the Bullet

Bite the Bullet

August 13, 2020

ActionPlatformerRoguelikeRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Bite The Bullet is the world’s first Run &a; Gun &a; Eat. In this roguelite RPG shooter you must eat enemies, bullets and more to powerup your character, weapons, and abilities. Gun down zombies, robots and giant mutant bosses with a barrage of bullets before chowing down on their corpses …

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Critic Reviews (17)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Aug 2020
25.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Bite the Bullet doesn’t manage to reach any level of being interesting. It’s a game full of interesting ideas that could have been amazing were they featured on a polished and fun title. Unfortunately, Bite the Bullet is incredibly half-baked. …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2020
60.0 /100

"Bite the Bullet is a solid action game but not everyone will enjoy watching their character eat and barf their way through the journey."

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Brian Seymour MonsterVine Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Appetizing gameplay and hilarious themes make for a tasty meal."

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Bruno Henrique Vinhadel PSX Brasil Aug 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

46.0

Story

27.0

"Bite the Bullet may resemble classic games like Contra or Metal Slug, but it is far from delivering a satisfying experience. The mix of styles does not work and, even if it has a functional combat, it becomes a repetitive, …"

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Codi Spence Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Bite the Bullet is a 2D side-scrolling shooter with an interesting eating mechanic. Choosing your food preferences and acquiring skills based on them is neat and clever, as is managing calorie, fat, and protein intake while devouring foes. Levels and …"

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Dan Boise Completexbox Aug 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"Bite The Bullet is one of the most clunky run n’ gun games I’ve ever played. While the idea behind the eating mechanic is a unique and interesting approach to the genre, the execution falls flat thanks to floaty controls …"

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65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Bite the Bullet is a game of great ideas that are hamstrung by terrible controls, performance issues, and a flow of combat that&s;s at odds with the very gimmick that makes it stand out from the pack. All of that …"

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55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

55.0

"Bite The Bullet is the world&s;s first "Run &a; Gun &a; Eat". In this roguelite RPG shooter you must eat enemies, bullets and more to boost your character, weapons and abilities."

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Heath Shusterman-Zimmerman Pure Nintendo Aug 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Bite the Bullet is a decent run-and-gun game; the eating mechanic was a fun addition to the style. While long levels may seem like a good idea, it often felt a bit overwhelming. The level goals were also a decent …"

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Joseph Allen TechRaptor Aug 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"Bite the Bullet is an aesthetically unappealing mess of ideas. Its shooting has some nutritional value, but it&s;s bogged down by terrible presentation and lackluster execution."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2020
64.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

52.0

"Before I begin I&s;d like to thank and acknowledge all indie developers that take risks and provide us with new and unique challenges that don&s;t fit into any traditional molds..."

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Katharyn Strachan NintendoWorldReport Aug 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"The most unfortunate thing while looking back at this game is how fun it could have been if they focused less on adding so many ideas and just focused on the idea of shooting and eating and making it accessible …"

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Leigh Wynne Rapid Reviews UK Aug 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

46.0

Story

27.0

"In the near future, an economic crash caused by under-population and pollution leads to huge food shortages and starvation across the world. A reprieve from these desperate times is granted in the form of a unique device called ‘Bionodes’ which …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Aug 2020
65.0 /100

"Bite the Bullet is a great game in theory, but framerate issues, loose controls, and oversized maps make it hard to recommend."

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Matheus Senna de Oliveira GameBlast Aug 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"With a very interesting basic idea, Bite the Bullet is like one of those traditional simple buffet restaurants. On the one hand, you will find a lot of good things, like beautiful visuals, fun challenges and a lot of content …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

48.0

"Despite its flaws, Bite the Bullet is a fun experience that we’d recommend if you’re a fan of franchises like Metal Slug."

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Aug 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Bite the Bullet is mostly worth what they’re asking for it. It’s an unfocused gem, relying on a lot of mechanics, systems, and subsystems that gets in its own way. The traditional run and gun gameplay is amplified by being …"

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