

A major plus in the game is the length of battles. It smells like victory," is a prime example of the irreverent but pertinent use of this tool. One of my favorites, "I love the smell of leftovers in the morning. The humorous parodies and quotes used in Battle Bugs are wonderfully thought out and bring a crumb of real-life ambiance to the game.

The voices of the bugs are extremely well done and add to the overall flavor of the game. The music is unobtrusive and supports the game well. You mourn your dead comrades and celebrate hard-won victories with award ceremonies.

Game play moves at a crisp pace with amusing and relative cut scenes between the battles. Standard click and point commands as you work your way around the battlefields result in smooth, exact movement of your troops.

The interface in Battle Bugs is a delight to use. The naming conventions for the various scenarios are humorous and descriptive (for example, "Three Drones and a Larva," "Rosemary's Grub," or "Take the Pollen and Run") and add to the overall enjoyment of the game. The various battlefields can be a kitchen tabletop, a counter, or a floor and are delightfully loaded with obstacles like poison, traps, or pools of liquid to get stuck in. You'll fight for every grain of leftover food and every soda drop or cross that vast Formica desert for that watermelon dessert.Įvery type of insect soldier comes complete with individual moves, advantages and disadvantages commensurate with breed, and a unique design. With 22 insect types and 56 levels, each containing a unique scenario, you have plenty of options to choose from as you build your army of swat teams and assault squadrons. You command your insect troops utilizing briefings, strategic plans, and a great deal of bravado. Battle Bugs is a highly entertaining, fantasy romp through the spoils of, well, food.
