Bish Bash Bots News

Greetings bot bashers!

We've just pushed a fresh update (1.0.6). A full list of changes are detailed below!
While Bish Bash Bots was designed with a controller in mind, we had feedback from some players that the controls felt a little off when using mouse and keyboard. As such, this has been our focus in the last couple of weeks - we've gone back to the drawing board and designed a new control scheme, as well as adding the option to rebind controls so folks can customize to their exact wants or needs.

v.1.0.6

Allow mouse rebinding
Made additional UI clickable
Double click to equip hats or gadgets in Aerovan
Click to ready up in Character Select
Click turret name in Build Menu to select
Click turret icon to select turret
Position turrets using mouse
Right click to open/close Build Menu and Aerovan menus
Left click on background to close Aerovan and Build Menus
Cycle Build Menu using mouse scroll wheel
Adjusted order of Options Menu to prioritise Control options as these were getting missed
Adjusted UI to show keyboard first in Keybinding Menu in Options
New UI indicating how to exit drivables
Right click to exit drivables
Improved Options Menu UX when setting options
Added options to disable mouse controls for two handed keyboard players (control prompts display relevant keys)
Added options to enable aiming with the mouse
Added red arrows to 1 • 2 • Park life to further tutorialise the EMP
Disable Unity Audio
Fix for FMOD failing to initialise and causing the game to hang
Fix for FMOD music not unloading bug
Fix for Build Menu arrows not showing when first opened
Fix for Character Select menu bug when players disconnect
Amended cursor sprite
Control binding versioning for resetting options if needed
Amended which keyboard keys are displayed in various situations
Adjusted keybinding names to match control map in pause menu
Added temporary localisation strings for In-game Mouse Controls and Aim With Mouse
Amended challenge English string for 2 • 2 Not mushroom and 7 • 4 On track (awaiting localisation)
Don't show mouse controls when mouse is disabled
Fix for button select bug in Pause Menu
Improved Credits / Intro / Outro skip UX


As always, thanks for playing, and for being awesome!

Lots of love,

CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOAD & Firestoke

Minor difficulty adjustment to 1 • 3 • Under construction

Hey folks 😎

It's been one whole week since we launched Bish Bash Bots, and we've been totally blown away watching everyone's streams and reading all your comments. We're so grateful for your support and feedback - thank you!

To commemorate our one-week-iversary, James and Josh of CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOAD have put together a list of their best tips and tricks to help you bash bots and, most importantly, protect the EMP!
Impress your friends with your incredible bot bashing proficiency 🤖🔨



[h2]Don't Sleep On Scrap ⚙️[/h2]

Scrap is dropped by every bot you destroy, and can be used as currency to spend on more turrets. Collect it as soon as you can and keep an eye on your scrap balance - if you're running around with loads of scrap then you probably don't have enough turrets!

[h2]Work Together To Upgrade Turrets ⬆️[/h2]

Bash your turrets to upgrade them and increase their damage and rate of fire. Team up with friends to upgrade turrets in key positions and you'll be wiping out those waves in no time.

[h2]Rest Those Thumbs 👐[/h2]

Bish Bash Bots was designed to be as accessible as possible - you don't have to button mash to upgrade turrets. A single button press has the same effect, so don't tire out your thumbs!

[h2]Be Prepared for Incoming Waves 🔮[/h2]

The level select screen in the Aerovan shows which bots you'll be up against, so plan your gadgets and turret choice accordingly. In-game, you'll see which types of bots are coming up next in the bar at the top of the screen. Don't get caught out by flying or shielded bots!

[h2]Protect (and Activate) the EMP 🛡️[/h2]

The only way to end the level is to activate the EMP - but first, it needs to charge! Keep track of the charge progress and health of the EMP through the bar at the top right of the screen, and make sure your whole team is ready to activate it by bashing the switches when it reaches 100% charge.



If the bots are still getting the better of you, or you're having trouble connecting with friends, keep reading!

[h2]Playing Online With Friends 🌐[/h2]

Online multiplayer is powered by Photon Quantum, and players have access to multiple servers across the globe. You'll only be able to play online and share room codes with your friends if you're connected to the same server region, so be sure to double check your region in the settings menu if you're having issues.

[h2]We're Balanced for 1-4 Players 👯[/h2]

Whether you're playing solo or with friends, the game is balanced for difficulty so everyone has the same challenge. Playing with friends is heaps of fun, but you don't need to feel obligated to play with friends in order to beat the game.

[h2]Read the CHIP Wiki 📖[/h2]

Take some time to explore the Aerovan and read up on the gadgets, turrets, and playable characters at your disposal. Different biomes will need different tactics, so stay on your toes and try mixing it up if you get stuck somewhere.

Hi everyone,

Today is the big day! We’re so excited to be launching Bish Bash Bots and can’t wait to see people start playing. A big thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way and to those who are joining us today or later down the line ❤

It’s been amazing to see the game grow from its initial concepts changes to the final version it is now, and a big shout out to the devs at CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOAD for putting their hearts and souls into it.
Please feel free to spread the word or support us in any way you can: we are incredibly grateful for every little bit 😄

Now it’s time to grab your hammers and get bashing 🔨💥

Big thanks,
CATASTROPHIC_OVERLOAD & Firestoke

We're super excited to be taking part in Steam Next Fest, right before launch week! If you want to check out the game before it releases, now is your chance 👀

If you like the game, don't forget to wishlist as this really helps us out! 😊