Bolt Bot Screwy Viruses

I was recommended this game by one of my viewers on my channel so I decided to give it a shot. I really enjoyed it. The artstyle is very cute and colourful and I liked the overall aesthetic of the robotic world. The levels provide a decent but not too hard of a challenge. The levels are always introducing a new game mechanic so you never get bored. I really liked how the exploration and trying to find everything in a level. My only complaint is that the boss battles are just "avoid the attacks until the boss lets you attack them" which, whilst I'm not too annoyed by, I know there are others that aren't into that type of boss battle. There were some glitches here and there, but I'm willing to give the game a pass as it is still in early access and the developer is clearly still making improvements to it. The improvements to the game with fixes are a great sign that the developer really cares about the game. When I played it again after a break, I visibly noticed certain changes and fixes to the game, from making it easier to pull bolts out of the ground, to adding fun billboards dotted throughout the level. Overall, whilst it won't blow your mind, I think this is a very fun game that is worth your time.

fun game if youre into platformers . the maps are unique enougn to keep the game from getting stale, and there are consistent new mechanics as you progress that keep itfun love the visuals too

You are Bolt, a robot inventor running a small, cozy shop where you tinker away creating all kinds of gadgets. It’s a simple life, but everything changes when one of your latest inventions suddenly becomes a huge hit. That success doesn’t sit well with the greedy businessman who owns the big store right across the street. All he cares about is profit, and when he starts losing customers, he decides to fight back in the worst way possible by unleashing a virus that sabotages your creations. To save your shop, you have to dive into each of your inventions and fix what’s been broken. Your shop serves as the starting point and main hub, explored from a first person perspective. At first glance, it’s packed with interesting details, though you can’t interact with much right away. The game immediately stands out with its bright, vibrant visuals. They fit the tone well, though the contrast can feel a bit overwhelming at times. One visual feature that doesn’t quite land is the heavy black outline on every object and texture. Thankfully, this can be adjusted, and lowering it to the lowest setting or turning it off entirely makes the experience much easier on the eyes. From the shop, you enter the stages. There are four themed worlds, each with seven stages that unlock one after another, followed by a boss fight to wrap things up. The levels range from linear paths to more open areas, filled with spaces big and small. Your main objective is to gather enough bolts and nuts scattered throughout each stage to remove barriers that block your progress and reach the rocket that takes you to the exit. Even though Bolt is a platforming hero, he doesn’t start with a jump, which feels unusual at first. His only initial ability is a roll, and it’s not especially useful on its own. You also have a blaster with two modes. One clears virus blocks, while the other acts as a magnet to pull nuts from walls. To gain essential abilities like jumping and attacking, you need to find them on pedestals within each stage. Additional powers such as a double jump or special goggles that reveal hidden objects appear later on. These abilities don’t carry over between stages, so you’ll need to track them down every time. Collecting nuts and bolts is at the heart of the experience. You’ll find them scattered around, tucked inside chests, or hidden in destructible objects marked by a subtle red glow. Each stage also includes three special chips. One is awarded for collecting every nut and bolt, though if you’re missing fewer than ten, you can spend a small number of coins to have the game gather the rest for you. It’s a thoughtful feature that saves you from endlessly searching for that last elusive collectible. Coins mostly come from defeating enemies, either by jumping on them or hitting them with tools. Taking damage or dying causes you to lose some coins, but since enemies respawn, you can earn them back. The challenge level stays fairly manageable, though falling into water results in an instant defeat. Checkpoints restore your health unless you’re playing on the retro difficulty setting. Dying isn’t overly punishing, but it does reset switches and doors, which can make certain sections repetitive if you have to redo longer sequences. Difficulty settings also affect replaying stages. When revisiting a level, a flying cash register may appear near the end. If you complete the stage without dying, you can hit it for a big coin reward. But this is not a requirement for the perfect game, and you won’t have to replay anything if you make the effort to grab everything on your first run through a stage. Because so much of the game revolves around collecting, it’s designed to keep things smooth and frustration free. Collectibles are permanently recorded the moment you pick them up, so you don’t have to collect them again on replays. You can also leave a stage once you’ve grabbed what you need, instead of finishing it all over again. For those who like to complete everything, there’s plenty to do. You’ll need every bolt, all three chips, and to clear out all virus blocks. Removing every virus rewards you with a collectible card, while chips unlock upgrades that improve your shop’s appearance. There are also spray paints for customization and bonus levels that mix things up a bit. They’re different from the main stages but still part of full completion. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put down. It constantly tempts you to play just one more level. If you aim to collect everything, each world can take several hours to fully complete, offering a satisfying amount of content. Nothing is missable, which makes it especially appealing for completionists.

This game is pretty solid. Every single level feels pretty unique and themed around the 4 worlds that are in the game. It is simple to pick up and play, but with some decent platforming challenges for hidden collectables to aim for. Every single collectable felt like they have their place in the game that works with the evolving hub area. If you are a completionist, then you are in luck with 3 mircochips in almost every level, viruses to get rid of and scrap to collect. The games length will vary from player to player, but to complete the game would take roughly between 14 to 20 hours. I have ran into a few bugs here and there that have been since patched out, but considering its a one man team they have done an incredible job. Cheers and good luck for the full release in April.