I won't say that I loved the game, but it was a curious short playthrough with a strange idea, about 90 minutes with 100% completion. Essentially it's meta exploration game where you navigate a small town to find the bugs that escaped from the email. Not much in terms of optional content, just doing some funky errands around the town, with a few small optional interactions. The visuals and the atmosphere were probably the best part, I have seen this art style many times before, but the way you created the day cycle was something different, I am not sure if I have seen it done the same way, although the overall look reminded me of Nott Logna. Just the way the shading would bounce off the objects was very cool, although it's not actual light, just you putting a different pattern on the world to give it a sense of light movement. Also, I thought the music was very soothing so the game felt very immersive, I only wish you would put a bit more interactions with characters, it kind of felt ...
The Bugger!
- Release Date:
- Sep 1, 2023
- Developer:
- SpectraCoder
- Publisher:
- SpectraCoder
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
Story
You work from home for BoringSoft, a software company that develops boring products. You enjoy the simple life of diskettes and dial-up connections, until one day your boss ruins it with an email. He sends you some files to review, but as soon as you open them, your computer explodes and releases a swarm of bugs that infect the island. Now you have to fix your computer, squash the bugs, and save your job before you get fired!Gameplay
The Bugger! is a fun short roleplaying game in a 1-bit isometric pixel art style. You will travel around the island, find items, help other quirky islanders, play mini games, and fight the bugs!
Can you fix the bugs and keep your job?

About the developer
Hi everyone! My name is Bas Tempelman and I’m excited to introduce you to my hobby project, The Bugger! For the past two years, I’ve been developing this game in my spare time while working full time in a different profession. The idea for The Bugger! came to me during the Covid pandemic and, although I wasn’t sure where it would lead or how long it would take to complete, I’m thrilled to finally share it with you. I hope you have as much fun playing it as I had creating it!Screenshots
User Reviews
Really charming game with simple puzzles mechanics (I still got stuck a couple times though). Graphics and music really go well together for a fun playing experience.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: x64
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: x64
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Bugger! cost?
The Bugger! costs $7.99.
What are the system requirements for The Bugger!?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: x64 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64-bit Processor: x64 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is The Bugger! available on?
The Bugger! is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is The Bugger! worth buying?
The Bugger! has 100% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was The Bugger! released?
The Bugger! was released on Sep 1, 2023.
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