You're Gonna Miss the Bus!

You're Gonna Miss the Bus!

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62
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92%
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86
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"Thank Goodness You're Here! is a brief but oh-so sweet romp into a world that simultaneously makes no sense and yet perfect sense to those familiar with British culture. Bursting with excellent humour (which is no small feat in a video game), beautiful artwork, and fantastic animation, it's a wonder the devs managed to pack as much as they did into its short runtime. Performance may not be 100% perfect on Switch, and if you've no funny bone in your body, you'll wonder what the point of it all is, but it's still some of the best and most intense fun we've had in years on Nintendo's console. Our faces hurt from laughing so much, and we don't think there's much greater praise than that."

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You play as a kid sprinting through a chaotic morning routine to catch a school bus. The action unfolds in a scrolling path where you jump over bots, slide under branches, and weave past random junk blocking your way. Simple controls let you react to obstacles that pop up with increasing frequency. The goal stays the same: make it to the bus before time runs out. The game leans into absurdity with obstacles ranging from rogue couches to floating cats. Its Playdate port makes the crank feel natural for timing moves. While the core loop is straightforward, the frantic pace and silly hazards keep things engaging. Short play sessions suit the platform’s handheld design.

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Single player

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