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@mec-v02's side blog about bug games (best navigated on a desktop browser)

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🐛 welcome! this blog is about finding and sharing bug games that bug lovers like me might possibly enjoy!

🐜 this blog isn't super active anymore but i still want to share cool bug games i find here and there, so there will still be posts! it just won't be as frequent as i had before.

🦗 i hope this blog helps you find a new bug game to enjoy, and if it doesnt, i appreciate ya lookin around anyways!

🐝 { hi! i'm a bee :>

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🕷️ a warning for the videos!: vania's sprites change depending on what keys are being pressed and the quick changes (from the tail moving in certain direction to the tail color changing depending on the controller button being pressed) may be unsafe for those with photosensitive epilepsy and similar conditions! viewer discretion is advised.

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Bugaboo Pocket released!

Bugaboo Pocket is a virtual pet sim where you raise bugs to restore a forest that has been devastated by a fire. You'll be able to raise a small variety of unique bugs/invertebrae, decorate their homes, give them little hats, play minigames with them, and overall see them grow as the time passes!

It's currently on sale for release (17.99 USD) and you can check it out with the link above!

I am actually very happy to announce this because I was one of the lucky folks that was selected to playtest the game! You'll be able to see me in the credits under MEC_v02, I believe (I forgot to be honest haha, it could also be Moth or Ento).

It is a very delightful game with stunning pixel art and a lovely story, so I encourage checking it out!

Happy bug-raising!

nextfest bug game demos!

check out the demos for these cool bug games!

a game where you play as an isopod going against the fire ant conglomerate! i haven't finished the demo yet personally (though i believe i'm very close to the end). the demo, from what i've seen, has a small chunk of the main plotline and some side things you can do (such as buy skins or do a race)!

in kabuto park, you catch bugs and participate in beetle battles! there's two areas where you can catch bugs and i believe you can participate in an infinite amount of battles. it is has a delightful art style and the mechanics are simple, but fun!

Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Helena Creative Studio have released a demo for “Kafka-esque” satirical pixel RPG Moth Kubit for PC via Steam.

Here is an overview of the game, via Astrolabe Games:

About

Moth Kubit is an RPG (role-playing game) about corporate life as an ordinary person… I mean, as an ordinary insect!
Our protagonist, Moth Kubit, has just been promoted, and all of a sudden embarks on a weird adventure in a megacorp to redeem (or eradicate) himself, his bug-ddies and the company before the mysterious “Final Process” arrives.
This game depicts an absurd but vivid Kafkaesque corporate world of insects and a unique combat system, featuring multiple endings based on the important choices Moth Kubit made along the way.

Story

So, what is the story, anyways?
To put it short—a strange, amazing, weird adventure of a working-class insect. Could this simple working-class bug decide the future?
Set in a mega-corporation, Moth Kubit is a 2D top-down, bizarre RPG that features our protagonist, Moth Kubit, an average worker that emotionless accepts a promotion, unaware of the mysterious “Final Process” that is coming his way.
Rumor has it that the “Final Process” will change everything, everywhere all at once, like a fever dream taking form. Will the corporation go bankrupt? Will the world come to an end? It is up to Moth Kubit and his bug-reaucrats to work their way up and to save or seal the fate of reality…
Anyhow, it’s hard to summarize this bizarre, absurd, but charming story. Give it a try, and you won’t be disappointed! There will be lots of mysteries, quests, and endings to uncover.

Gameplay

So, what does the gameplay looks like? Expect a classic RPG with multiple endings.
Basically, the gameplay follows the standard recipe for RPGs—play as Moth Kubit, walk around freely to solve puzzles, talk to your bug co-workers, investigate some objects, and advance the story.
All of this takes place inside a corporation full of bugs from different sectors and business levels! Find those who, like Moth, live for the sweet of each day… and find those whose motives are so secret and twisted that they are even powerful enough to alter reality…
Everything… from all the interactives to the rooms itself… everything is interlinked! So… Choose wisely, and keep your eyes open!

Characters

So, who… What kind of bugs do I get to meet? Moths, ladybugs, beetles, caterpillars, dragonflies—is this an Insectopedia?!
Yup, so there will be quite some bugs in the game (really cute ones, we promise, not those glitchy freaks). Moth will interact with coworkers of different species! Every insect lets slip through its species and category some glimpse of its personality and motivation…
*SPECIAL DISCLAIMER*: No insects were harmed in the making of this video game, and all of the insects have been cartooned to make sure no insectophobia (entomophobia, technically) will be triggered. If so, please let us know!
Reconnect to your long-lost bug-ddies, exchange random distant knowledge foreign to your world with other bugs or decide to isolate yourself in your own cocoon… Each character has their own story that intertwines with Moth’s. Discover the personalities and dreams of your companions, then decide their future through the choices presented…

Setting

So, about the setting… Well… How did I get here anyways?
Moth Kubit is a game made with an immeasurable hatred of cramped cubicles and bureaucracy. Every setting is the result of our team’s imagination amid so much time wasted facing piles of paper and responsibilities to be fulfilled. The result is a series of arcs where everyday boredom blossoms into surreal experiences. Workplaces, diverse business sectors, corporate events… Anyway! Check out our GIFs! We strive to bring unique play experiences, both qualitatively and quantitatively, to meet even the wildest expectations.

Combat

So, since it’s an RPG, can you explain a bit more about the combat system? Of course, in a nutshell—Talking Therapy.
Moth Kubit integrates a combat system known as Love Sick Disorder (LSD). It is natural that Moth, in the midst of endless conversations with his colleagues, his boss and his clients, has developed a sharp tongue capable of getting him out of any adverse situation. Moth uses his persuasion skills to overcome his opponents because physical strength… is obviously not his strongest attribute! The combat system will always allow for different outcomes that could influence how the story progresses. To bring more fun to it, Moth will also face a sequence of thematic minigames that require quick and direct reflexes between dialogues.

Moth Kubit is due out for PC via Steam in 2024.

Watch a new trailer below.

Demo Launch Trailer

Just stumbled across this cute game where you play a parasite tongue isopod using deep sea fish as racecars!

APICO 4.0 will be out May 20!!!

This will be APICO's last major update I believe! Big fan of this peaceful beekeeping game so do check it out if something like this is your thing!

As a special bonus for the last update, you're able to see what's coming up in the update on the 4.0.0 patch notes page on the official wiki!

EDIT: Not sure if this was just me, but you may have issues seeing the 4.0.0 patch notes if you're on mobile! You might have to enable desktop mode (if possible on your mobile browser) or view on an actual desktop to see the patch notes!

ISOPOD: WEBBED SPIN-OFF now has a steam page!

cute isopod game that i've been following the development of now has a steam page! :D

you can wishlist it below!

if you just found out about this game, you can check out its previous development video peeks on the developer's twitter here! i do recommend checking it out because it's nice to see how much progress has been made since the first few videos!

hey folks! just letting you know that new posts may end up taking longer to come out due to irl stuff and motivation!

but don't worry about this blog ever stopping because i still plan to do this for as long as i can! this is just a slower time for now haha

HANDFUL OF BEETLE GAMES

hellohello! i'm making a game collection post for this week about games centering around beetles :]

the games will be formatted as such: an image from the game, the game name, an excerpt from the game page, content warnings if needed, and where to play the game. this is just somethin' more laid back than recording a video for this week ^^

all these games are free to play!

as most of these games i haven't played (either at all or only a little bit), please let me know if there's more things i should add to this post if you've played the game(s)!

post warning: image heavy!

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