Bread & Fred

Critic reviews

• Pure Nintendo

  Jemma Casson · Jun 20, 2024

  7.0

  Bread & Fred is a unique platformer with moments of brilliance and frustration in equal measure. It looks lovely and has a great approach to co-op gaming, along with the inclusion of Jeff in single-player mode. It’s hard, so grab a patient partner if you want to enjoy this one.

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• COGconnected

  Jaz Sagoo · May 22, 2024

  6.0

  Bread & Fred is a novel concept that fails to deliver due to its frustrating climbing mechanics. The idea of climbing a large mountain and working with a partner to do so is appealing; however, the inconsistent physics and anger-inducing design that allows you to lose progress in an instant hinder the game. Although SandCastles Studio adds an array of assist options to address these concerns, at its core, the game struggles to balance challenge with enjoyment. The fundamental design flaws overshadow the creative premise, resulting in an experience that is more exasperating than entertaining.

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• 3rd-strike.com

  Pimp Without The Pee · Nov 04, 2023

  7.0

  Bread & Fred is an interesting indie game in the sense that it brings multiplayer and cooperation to the rage game genre. While we found it a little bit too frustrating, to be honest, we fully understand that this attracts a certain type of audience looking for a challenge. We liked the feeling of embarking on an adventure in a winter wonderland as well as the little bit of story that was present.

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• Shacknews

  Donovan Erskine · May 22, 2023

  8.0

  Bread & Fred has solid platforming mechanics, and the introduction of the rope opens the door to brand-new frustrations and gameplay elements. It succeeds greatly at producing a co-op experience that’ll either have you at the throats of your friends and loved ones, or laughing uncontrollably, even if it feels like there isn’t much more substance beneath the surface.

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• The Games Machine

  Emanuele Feronato · Jun 05, 2023

  8.3

  Bread & Fred è un Getting Over It like con un’ambientazione molto più interessante e una gestione della fisica nettamente migliore e per nulla aleatoria, addossando al giocatore la responsabilità dei molteplici fallimenti a cui andrà incontro prima di raggiungere la vetta, se mai ci arriverà. Arduo in solo, al limite dell’impossibile in coppia, riesce comunque a essere divertente, a patto di aver molta pazienza e comprensione verso il proprio partner, e sperando di ricevere lo stesso trattamento. Dedicato a chi ama i platformer estremi, mentre i giocatori più casual potrebbero trovarlo troppo frustrante.

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