Punk and Lizard Issue Two | Page 43

Blast ‘Em Bunnies is available to buy as a complete standalone game, but if you’re looking for cosmetic extras such as different arenas and bunny types (ZOMBIE BUNNIES!), or shortcut extras to either unlock everything or get there faster with multiplyers there is DLC that can be bought separately or as one big bundle. The choice is obviously yours and the base game is nice and cheap.

As endless shooters go, Blast ‘Em Bunnies is pretty damn cute. Bugs Bunny himself would be proud. While your initial weapon feels a little ineffective, the weapon upgrades do seriously change everything. What at first feels a little bit flat then becomes a lot of fun. There are lots of missions to complete that will earn you extra coins and many in-game medals that will swell your chest with pride once earned. It’s a pretty game, with bright colours and it’s reasonably safe for children to play if you cover their eyes when the Throatslitter threatens to dice up a baby bunny. The soundtrack is great and nicely jolly with not even a hint of Bright Eyes.

Of course, Blast ‘Em Bunnies looks very nice on the PS4, but it’s the sort of game that screams out for a portable version and it’s a near perfect fit for the Vita. While it isn’t perhaps the sort of game you’d generally spend hours and hours continually thrashing, it’s ideal for a blast on the bus. The cross save function works a treat so if you do end up thrashing in the evenings and blasting on the buses and your life becomes overrun with evil yet strangely cute bunnies, just blame the developer.

Conclusion

I wouldn’t call Blast ‘Em Bunnies a serious shooter. It’s more cross hares than crosshairs. Fire some watermelon seeds, pump some Swedes and chuck a few pumpkins. This is a cute little game that fits the Vita really well and also looks great on the PS4. While it might not hold your attention for too long, it does have some nice fun features and is certainly worth a quick blast or three.

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