Review: Band of Bugs (XBLA)

Band of Bugs is an enjoyable turn-based game that has more than its fair share of bugs!

For: Well executed turn-based strategy; decent campaign; multiplayer
Against: Several show stopping bugs; dodgy camera

Band of Bugs recalls classic turn-based games such as FF Tactics, Advance Wars or UFO Enemy Unknown. The combat is well balanced with a range of unit types and weapons, whilst the story and level designs are well conceived.

Graphically Band of Bugs does a workman like job, but does suffer from a slightly off centre isometric view that the 4 position camera doesn’t always improve. The “comic book” style characters and story are nicely presented with some appropriate music and sound effects.

Unfortunately, I have found multiple ways to crash the game - including viewing the leaderboard with more than 50 friends - which is unacceptable for a finished title.

Any new strategy games in XBLA are always welcome and, despite the “bugs” in Band of Bugs, it is a solid and enjoyable game.

7/10