
For those confused about what a Bugsnax even is, they are a group of snack-themed creatures with googly-eyes that inhabit the Island. It’s clear the developers wanted you to fall in love with these inhabitants, but in execution, they were far too generic to care about. It is only in the game’s final moments where the story picks up and the characters start to show any sort of uniqueness. There are a few instances where the game tries to force you to spend time with these characters at parties in between the game’s chapters, but it comes off as far more intrusive than charming. And catching is the most important task we have in Bugsnax here. This can be a burger beetle, a fries spider or a sandwich caterpillar – there are over 100 different Bugsnax to be found and caught in the game. The mysterious creatures are a cross between insects of all kinds and sweet and salty snacks.
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An island full of Bugsnaxīugsnax is about the eponymous species that has just been discovered on the mysterious island of Schleckum. Up until the very end of the game, the characters are incredibly one-note, which is disappointing as such a large emphasis is placed on them and their backstories. However, oftentimes it’s the writing that misses the mark.

The plot, while simple, does its job nicely, especially in the game’s finale, and each of the characters you meet along the way are expertly voiced.

You’re asked to bring the disgruntled townsfolk back to Snaxburg to help piece together the history of Bugsnax and find out exactly what happened to Lizbert. Filbo informs the player that Lizbert has gone missing, and the town has disbanded after a series of earthquakes and disagreements among each other.

As you explore the island, you come across Filbo, the Snaxburg mayor.
