![]() The problem with them is that your ammunition is limited so you can’t rely on them throughout all of the missions. The rest of the weapons are easier to use, and obviously more powerful. The touchy controls make this more difficult than it should already be. You have to time your fire just right and lead enemies when they’re further back. I found it disappointing that your shots move so slowly. Your primary weapon is the blaster pistol and it has unlimited ammunition. This holds especially true when they too fire projectiles at you. Turning Buck Bumble and aiming at nearby enemies is an exercise in frustration. The aiming reticule is too sensitive in my opinion. I was prepared for some slippery controls but not like this. Yes, I know, you’re playing as a bumblee here. The Nintendo 64 controller had only one analog stick which makes aiming difficult.Ĭontrols are too floaty for their own good. It wouldn’t be so bad except for the fact that the combat mechanics are pretty awkward by today’s standards. I found the game to annoyingly repetitious in this regard. So many areas of the game feature locked doors that open only when you’ve dispatched all foes. Despite the different objectives you’ll find that Buck Bumble often returns to the age old ‘defeat all enemies to proceed’ style of play. Other stages will have you destroying landmarks, and even escorting bombs from one section of a level to another without getting hit. Generally you’ll find your goal is to take out all enemies in any given area. The game takes place over several different missions that feature a variety of objectives. He’s part of the resistance force opposing the herd.Īs Buck Bumble you can fly through 3D space and perform a limited number of aerial acrobats. This is just one small step for them however as their ultimate goal is to rule the entire world with an iron fist (or stinger, if you will.) Buck Bumble is a bumblee outfitted with cybord technology, and he’s totally rad. ![]() Many of these have gathered together to form what is known as ‘the herd’ and are bent on destruction and taking over the garden area. This has caused the local insect population to mutate. This tells of a toxic chemical spill in London. The developers came up with an equally weird (and totally 90s) story here is told through a well done opening sequence. Argonaut definitely gets some points for originality. You play as a bee armed with various guns who flies through 3D areas shooting down other bugs. I’ll start by saying that Buck Bumble is a weird release. So what’s the verdict on this oddball shooter? Let’s dive in and take a look. Unfortunately it also came out at a time when developers were still struggling with how to handle 3D gameplay. This company had a pedigree when it came to shooters, and this was their first release on such capable hardware. Apparently this title, developed Argonaut Software, had a fair amount of hype behind it. Frankly I had never heard of it until long after the Nintendo 64 was retired and I began collecting for it. ![]() Buck Bumble is a game that I have absolutely no history with.
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