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Buck Bumble

A chemical spill somewhere in rural England has mutated an army of bees into killer insects! Led by their queen, they are out to destroy everything living thing on the planet, including all insects that dare…

30 September 1998

Buck Bumble is a shooter developed by Argonaut Games, released 30 September 1998 on Nintendo 64.

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What Buck Bumble is

Buck Bumble is a shooter game developed by Argonaut Games and released in 1998. It was published by Gradiente. It is available on Nintendo 64 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A chemical spill somewhere in rural England has mutated an army of bees into killer insects! Led by their queen, they are out to destroy everything living thing on the planet, including all insects that dare stop them. Only Buck Bumble, the only bee not to be turned evil by the ways of the queen, can save the world, and his fellow insects, from total destruction. Shoot down swarms of enemy bees, while flying and avoiding the hazards bellow or land on the ground and attack the enemies on foot with various weapons. Also included are a handful of two-player split-screen modes, including Buzz Ball, a unique soccer style game.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Buck Bumble launched on 30 September 1998, within three weeks of Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, MediEvil I, Dance Dance Revolution and Guardian's Crusade.

Released around the same time: Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition, MediEvil I, Dance Dance Revolution, Guardian's Crusade.

Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Buck Bumble — frequently asked questions

When did Buck Bumble come out?
Buck Bumble was released on 30 September 1998 for Nintendo 64.
Does Buck Bumble have multiplayer?
Yes. Buck Bumble supports multiplayer.

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