Bugsnax

Bugsnax is a whimsical adventure where you track, trick, catch and eat anthropomorphic food in all shapes and sizes. But as you do, you literally become what you eat. It's silly puzzling fun from the creators of Octodad.

CONTENT RATING

Mild Violence

PLATFORMS

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 4

PC

Mac

Xbox One

Nintendo Switch

POSITIVE GAMEPLAY

Confidence

Cooking

Empathy

Popular Choice

Silly Fun

Communication

Memorise

PLAY STYLE

Player vs Enemies

You play a newspaper reporter exploring an island in order to write about the edible bugs. While there you discover that Megafig has gone missing. To solve the mystery you explore Snaktooth Island trying to capture different species of Bugsnax using a wide range of contraptions. Some use bait to lure Bugsnax creatures, others are traps that spring shut while others are a laser light for them to chase.

There are over 100 Bugsnak species to capture and eat, which can result in thousands of transformation combinations. You have to find the right contraptions and bait to outsmart each creature. This takes you through the different locations that offer habitat to ever stranger animals.

"We are what we eat," says the narrator, and it seems with the apparent disappearance of the island ranger, that this might actually be true in this world. It's up to you to track down and reunite the inhabitants of Snaxburg.

GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Good to know

Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable

Build critical thinking

Puzzle games can help children develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ask them about the choices they make to further develop these skills.

Improve core skills

For young children, some puzzle games can support pattern recognition and spatial awareness. Encourage a range of different puzzle games to support the development of these skills.

Learning benefits

Attention to detail is often important for these types of video games. Encourage children to slow down and think outside the box to complete challenges.

Skill level age

Suggested by Family Gaming Database

6+

One family , "My 6-year-old would play with my husband and I watching. She would need some help navigating the map or remembering where to go but for the most part, was self-sufficient. She talked about it a lot." Another that their 6-year-old son has played through multiple times. enjoyed the game so much they had a Bugsnax-themed party.

Content rating

Rated PEGI 3 for very mild violence between fantasy characters. The violence is unrealistic, as are reactions to it. Characters don't suffer apparent harm and attacks result in over-the-top reactions. The colourful visual style helps make the violence less disturbing.

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