Bubsy: Paws on Fire! (2019)

From the developers of the BIT.TRIP series comes Bubsy: Paws on Fire!, the latest and greatest in bobcat-based gaming. Bubsy is back in his greatest adventure yet! Featuring four playable characters with their own unique playstyles, new moves never before seen in a Bubsy title, and over 100 levels and variations, Paws on Fire is a game for Bubsy lovers everywhere!

Platform Adventure Action runnerPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

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Plot-driven, warm, unpretentious and spare.

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ZTGDAnthony MannJun 20198/10
Anyone with any nostalgia for this despicable bobcat should find enjoyment here, even if in only short bursts.
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GamingTrendElisha DeograciasMay 201980/100
It took a little over 25 years, but Bubsy: Paws on Fire is the bobcat's first truly great outing. With a fun, cheeky cast of characters and entertaining core gameplay, you won't have to ask yourself, "What could possibly go wrong?"
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EurogamerChristian DonlanMay 2019
Beneath the bland mascot lurks a decent arcade game.
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Push SquareGraham BanasMay 20192/10
Bubsy: Paws on Fire is a combination of elements that range from merely adequate to frustrating beyond belief. In fact, the best part of the game is often being able to break the rules and cheese your way to victory. With almost zero redeeming qualities to speak of, the only way this game could possibly offer anything of benefit is to Trophy hunters, as there are a fair number of easily unlocked gold trinkets. If that's not something you care about, then steer well clear - it's just not worth it. Despite the shockingly long legacy as a series, surely this time must be the last, right?
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TechRaptorSamuel GuglielmoMay 20192.5/10
At its peak, Bubsy: Paws on Fire! is a generic runner that brings nothing new to the genre other than messed up hitboxes, poor controls, and awful padding. It also tries to be a boring SHMUP for some reason.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Developer: Choice Provisions
Publisher: Accolade, UFO Interactive Games
Released: May 16, 2019
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person, Side view

IGDB rating 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.

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