Summary
Newly-releasedSteamgameBzzztis getting extremely high praise.Steamsees its fair share of under-the-radar games that make a splash with the community, generating significant attention and reaching new heights as a result. If the early buzz is any indication,Bzzztcould very well be the next low-profile Steam game to break through the noise and become one of the digital storefront’s surprise indie hits.
Bzzztis a2D platformerwith retro-style pixel art graphics, made by solo developer Karel Matejka. Described as a “precision platformer,“Bzzzthas been praised for its visuals, controls, and level design. It has a suite of features that should appeal to fans of classic 2D platformer games, with various difficulty options that could go a long way in making it more accessible than some other games in the genre. Those that want to crank up the challenge can certainly do so as well, with the game’s Steam page highlighting its optional permadeath mode.
Bzzztfirst released on November 13 and has slowly been generating more interest since then. It has yet to get much attention from many mainstream outlets, butGamesRadar has compared the game toCeleste,Sonic Mania, andSuper Meat Boy, which is extremely high praise, to say the least. WhileBzzzthas yet to be reviewed by most publications, the scores it does have are high, withGameGrin giving it a 9.5in its glowing review of the 2D platformer game.
Anyone interested in trying the game for themselves should note thatBzzzthas a free demothat’s available to play right now. Those impressed by the demo will be able to pick up the full game without breaking the bank, asBzzztis only $11.99 on Steam. It’s unclear ifBzzztwill make its way to consoles, but the developer previously said in a Reddit post that the plan was to bring the game to both Switch and Xbox. If the early reactions toBzzztare any indication, the game would likely be welcomed byconsole gamerswith open arms.
Bzzztisn’t the only late-year platformer to hit the scene and drum up excitement from fans. Roguelite 2D action platformerAstral Ascentrecently releasedon PC, PlayStation consoles, and Switch, and has similarly earned rave reviews. Needless to say, it’s an exciting time to be a fan of the platformer genre.
