Game2016

OmniBus

ActionAdventureCasualIndie

Developer Buddy Cops, LLC

OmniBus is a physics-based action platform video game developed by American indie development studio Buddy Cops, LLC and published by Devolver Digital. The game follows an unstoppable bus with which the player must accomplish missions or defeat other players in head-to-head combat. It was released on May 26, 2016, for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

186 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

77
LovedLoved

117 positive · 35 negative
95% range 70–83%

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Steam reviews117350
Bluesky *0131
Lemmy *002

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
342 of 428 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

78% recommend · 123 yes, 34 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 157 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (476 of 582 positive).

Players describe OmniBus as a charming, satirical arcade game with wonky physics and frustrating difficulty. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the game's controls and level design lead to more frustration than fun. [4][5][6]

Liked
  • Charming retro aesthetic and unique level design. [7][8]
  • Fun, light-hearted arcade gameplay with varied challenges. [1][9]
  • Great value for a low price. [4][10]
  • Nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games. [11][12]
Disliked
  • Frustrating controls and wonky physics. [2][6]
  • Difficulty spikes with little middle ground. [4][13]
  • Levels can feel repetitive and annoying. [1][8]
  • Some reviewers find the game more frustrating than fun. [5][6]
Representative posts
  • [5]Steam user Steam user …0973Steam review · Apr 23, 2022 · Not recommended

    Cool aesthetic and fun idea, but gameplay is often more frustrating than fun.

  • [4]Steam user Steam user …7865Steam review · Jan 17, 2026 · Recommended

    Bought this game for 30 cents. Worth its value, much better then a free game. It has structure, challange and character. Level design is good, not just a messy rendering of something random Still the game isnt the best. Levels are either too easy or impossibly difficult, with little in betweens. This leads to frustrating gameplay. Worst of all, you need to beat all levels to move on, which defeats the chance of …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …0418Steam review · Dec 23, 2024 · Recommended

    Omnibus is the Dark-Souls of bus driving games. In all seriousness though, it’s a fun, light-hearted arcade style game where you are driving a bus, using the bus to complete all kinds of challenges from bank heists to space exploration. The best way I could describe this game is that it is kind of like a satirical “anti-game” in a similar vein to Goat Simulator, where it doesn’t take itself too seriously and is pure …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …5822Steam review · Aug 24, 2024 · Recommended

    Absolutely infuriating game. The bus basically turns at 90° angles, you can not stop at all and the levels are designed for maximum pain. Add some ridiculous goals to achieve, wonky physics and strange abilities for Mr.Bus and you got yourself this game. Its a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good rage game. 10/10

  • [3]Steam user Steam user …8528Steam review · Mar 27, 2022 · Recommended

    I would recommend you play omnibus. I cannot tell if I like omnnibus. I have hated a lot of my time with omnibus. I have also loved it immensely. it is one of the strangest and yet most fun games I have ever played. A lot of it's design choices mystify me, but I have also 100% completed the game so it clearly has something special to it. Omnibus is kind of the biggest mix of amazing and trash at the same time, but …

Summarised from 34 of the 190 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made

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Players who liked OmniBus talk about charming retro aesthetic and unique level design; those who didn't talk about frustrating controls and wonky physics. Which matters more to you?

Critics, per Wikipedia

OmniBus received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator platform Metacritic. Jed Whitaker at Game Revolution noted that the game physics, though intentionally unsound for the sake of satire, had a detrimental effect on the experience. The soundtrack was said to be one of the worst he had ever heard, while the free play mode was described to have been a useless addition to "an overall shallow game". However, Whitaker singled out the multiplayer mode as OmniBus' only redeeming quality, alongside a few of the story levels. Writing for Hardcore Gamer, Kyle LeClair praised the execution of it deliberately being "so bad, it's good". Like Whitaker, LeClair found the story…

From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.

Reactions

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  • flo veltman 🔜 Paris Games Week (maybe?) 🔜 AdventureX (maybe?) @vltmn.itch.ioBluesky · Jun 17, 2025

    we're trying to figure out the name of our next game, which consists of a bundle of short narrative experiences and stories. The working title is Omnibus, but I think we need a proper title for when we're at Gamescom in August! Naming things is so hard lol

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  • Kelly - Back Sage Council, ending soon! @kellywhyte.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 15, 2025

    In case you missed it, the Lineages of the Long White Cloud Omnibus edition is now out! Add the complete collection of Aotearoa's native species to your DnD 5e game! 18 lineages, as well as monsters, magic items, and a mini-adventure all inspired by Aotearoa's natural heritage. #ttrpg #kiwirpg

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  • Lucy @starrysealucy.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2025

    September Manga Haul! 📚 - Diary of a Female Lead Vol 4 - The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Vol 11 - Hana-Kimi Omnibus 1 - Honey Lemon Soda Vol 10 - Last Game Vol 10 - Reincarnated in a Dating Mafia Game Vol 2 - Stomp, Kick, Love Vol 3 Finally got a small haul this month! 📚

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  • Sticky Doodler 🔜 PeopleCon 3 @stickydoodler.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 24, 2024

    Oh hai I was quoted in last week's @cardboardedison.bsky.social Omnibus that I forgot to read! Backstory: I brought a game to Unpub 2022 despite just learning that someone had already crowdfunded the exact same game. With feedback, I iterated the game into something new and better. 🎲✂️

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  • CorruptiveSpirit @corruptivespirit.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 25, 2026

    Things to finish this year: -GxG Omnibus 2 -First indie game -couple backlog commissions -Moving in with my partner ! ! !

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  • James Walls @living4crits.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 7, 2025

    Special #dccrpg anniversary month! My 1st game of DCC was in 2014, and I would spend another 18 months running one shots here and there. But it wasn’t until Feb 2016 that I started using the game for an ongoing campaign, starting with a tour of all 4 adventures out of the Sunken City Omnibus

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  • Steam user Steam user …1882Steam reviews · Mar 7, 2021

    This game is one of "devolver digital hidden gem" bundle. No wonder it's hidden. If you find it, you will hate devolver digital. Stupid music, clunky gameplay, lame joke. Everything sucks. <번역> 디볼버 디지털의 숨겨진 명작 번들에 있는 게임인데, 당연히 숨겨져있어야 하는 게임이다. 찾자마자 디볼버 디지탈을 극혐하게 될테니. 끔찍한 음악, ㅈ같은 게임플레이성, 촌스러운 농담. 아무것도 좋은게 없다.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0973Steam reviews · Apr 23, 2022 · 1 h played

    Cool aesthetic and fun idea, but gameplay is often more frustrating than fun.

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  • Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.comBluesky · Mar 20, 2025

    It's been a minute since we've released a free sample of our weekly Omnibus board game industry newsletter, so why not share the first part of our interview about "unranked" games with the team from @lunarpunk.games! mailchi.mp/5026baf57c98... Full newsletter info: cardboardedison.com/newsletter

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  • Steam user Steam user …9401Steam reviews · Oct 5, 2026 · 4 h played

    bad rage poop game

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  • Kelly - Back Sage Council, ending soon! @kellywhyte.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 30, 2025

    🧵 of my stuff that's 50% off on itch for the next 3 days. Lineages of the Long White Cloud, Omnibus edition: a 5e supplement that brings a ton of Aotearoa's native wildlife into the game as monsters, playable species, and even includes a mini-adventure ($7.50) Kiwi to kea, wētā to weka, we got 'em

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  • Kelly - Back Sage Council, ending soon! @kellywhyte.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 28, 2025

    If you haven't picked it up yet, what are you waiting for? Lineages of the Long White Cloud, Omnibus edition is out. 18 species based on Aotearoa's native wildlife, ready to add to your D&D game. Wētā, kiwi, kea, pūkeko, and so many more! Check them out now!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9849Steam reviews · Apr 30, 2026 · 4 h played

    Basic racing game where you can only steer left or right and do flips when in the air. Goals are different, depending on the stage, sometimes it might be gathering enough points or destroy stuff, some are weirder than the other. What a disaster. You can play Carmageddon instead of wasting time on this jank.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9853Steam reviews · Jan 7, 2021 · 19 h played

    The worst gift I've ever gotten from Santa

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  • Steam user Steam user …8588Steam reviews · Jan 25, 2026 · 8 h played

    this is the closest ive ever been and will ever be to an orgasm

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  • Steam user Steam user …7865Steam reviews · Jan 17, 2026

    Bought this game for 30 cents. Worth its value, much better then a free game. It has structure, challange and character. Level design is good, not just a messy rendering of something random Still the game isnt the best. Levels are either too easy or impossibly difficult, with little in betweens. This leads to frustrating gameplay. Worst of all, you need to beat all levels to move on, which defeats the chance of casual enjoyment. Stopped playing at the tourbus level.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3867Steam reviews · Dec 16, 2025 · 4 h played

    I think many would agree with me that, regardless of what game you play, you can feel what the devs’ intention is. Whether the game is good or not, some games are the devs trying to captivate you with their art and aesthetics. Some games are trying to sheepishly please you by giving you mechanics and tropes you’re familiar with. Some games try to impress you with the cool bosses, shocking moments, and exciting designs. Some beg you to be entertained, trying to occupy your time with so many…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5228Steam reviews · Apr 13, 2025 · 70 h played

    i am become bus

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  • Chris Donahue @run-cmd.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 24, 2025

    Taking a bit of a video game break to do some reading. I can feel the gaming burnout in my brain. Anyway, here’s some manga about Rabbits & Death-Games! Found Omnibus 1 & 2 at my local #Bullmoose for like $16 total. What a deal! Especially for an older series #Manga #Doubt #Reading #Comics #Books

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  • Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.comBluesky · Sep 28, 2023

    Want to read a five-part series about hate drafting? Who wouldn't??? We'll send the FIVE latest issues of our Omnibus board game industry newsletter to new subscribers this week!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9914Steam reviews · Oct 7, 2021 · 3 h played

    Can't stop this bus. Story: Omnibus does not really have a story to speak of. You're mostly doing crazy odd jobs for a bunch figures like a city mayor, the police and a bunch of others. The story is strung together by these jobs and that's basically all the story you get. But for this type of game story barely matters so it's fine as the very minor amount of writing you get is still pretty decent. Graphics: Omnibus has this combination of cardboard cutout and PS1 esque graphics going for it…

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  • Seven Seas Entertainment @sevenseasentertainment.comBluesky · Jun 1, 2026

    THE EXILED HEAVY KNIGHT KNOWS HOW TO GAME THE SYSTEM (OMNIBUS) Vol. 1-2 | Nekoko, BroccoLee, Jaian | $24.99 | June 2 One young man begins a journey to game the system and become a hero in this action-packed fantasy isekai manga that inspired the anime! sevenseasentertainment.com/books/the-ex...

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  • dvanatendi.bsky.social @dvanatendi.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 19, 2026

    Now we have to play the waiting game until something new from lower decks comes. 3 things are on the horizon, Lower decks Omnibus Vol 2 that contains issues 7-12, Star Trek celebrations with Beckett and Jennifer and the mysterious lower decks Art book!

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  • Seth Johnson @inkslinger.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 24, 2025

    Ten games I’ll be working on in 2026, with hopes to release at least half: * Utmost * Jack of Speed * Castle Blackhole * Sagasong * Lastlight * Captain Blackbird * Ghostdelver * Stencilpunk * Spyju * The Dumb Game Omnibus

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  • Fast Cars That Actually Make Delicious Meals @auntiealiasing.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 15, 2025

    I think you'd like knowing Spyro 1 is my favorite game!!!! I so wish they'd do a Rare Replay-like "Insomniac Games' Ins-Omnibus" so the PS1 Spyros could be more accessible

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  • Steam user Steam user …0418Steam reviews · Dec 23, 2024 · 2 h played

    Omnibus is the Dark-Souls of bus driving games. In all seriousness though, it’s a fun, light-hearted arcade style game where you are driving a bus, using the bus to complete all kinds of challenges from bank heists to space exploration. The best way I could describe this game is that it is kind of like a satirical “anti-game” in a similar vein to Goat Simulator, where it doesn’t take itself too seriously and is pure dumb fun. The control schemes are a little wonky, which takes some getting used…

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  • Butzferatu @kbutzkorner.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 21, 2024

    Along with my replacement keyboard came the Vampire Hunter D Omnibus 1. Excited to get to it. Funnily, was converted to a fan from the original PS1 game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0346Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2024 · 66 h played

    This is the best time to write a review, right? If you're the casual type who doesn't go for achievements, this game isn't too hard. Even if its physics are dogwater and the levels can be annoying, there isn't anything you shouldn't be able to do. The game is hard but it isn't "I Wanna be the Guy" levels of hard. If you don't care about 100% and you want a fun, gimmicky game to pass the time, you might like this. It's got some charm and some nice ideas, plus all the levels are unique so you'll…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6768Steam reviews · May 8, 2021 · 29 h played

    This game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks and I love it

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  • Steam user Steam user …5688Steam reviews · Jun 25, 2020 · 2 h played

    If you can get it around a dollar snatch it up I say, worth it for that price.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8397Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    This game have good story but the buses is absolutely ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ because its so hard to control the bus

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  • Fox Harper @foxharper.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2025

    Omnibus collections of older games using freakin’ Courier as their in-game font is gonna give me an aneurysm.

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  • Lana @lana-the-kitkat.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 5, 2025

    reading the Eisenhorn Omnibus has me craving some writing. need to get back in the game

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  • Steam user Steam user …5822Steam reviews · Aug 24, 2024 · 2 h played

    Absolutely infuriating game. The bus basically turns at 90° angles, you can not stop at all and the levels are designed for maximum pain. Add some ridiculous goals to achieve, wonky physics and strange abilities for Mr.Bus and you got yourself this game. Its a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good rage game. 10/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …6292Steam reviews · Dec 15, 2023 · 4 h played

    england mentioned :(

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  • Steam user Steam user …7953Steam reviews · Aug 25, 2023 · 10 h played

    very good be warned addictive

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  • Steam user Steam user …2872Steam reviews · Aug 19, 2020 · 1 h played

    CARTOON NETWORK

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  • Steam user Steam user …4880Steam reviews · Apr 17, 2020 · 2 h played

    This game feels exactly like the kind of bulls**t we would play as kids over and over because it was included in a weird CD compilation of similarly obscure games and programs that someone brought into class...and I love it! :-D

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  • Steam user Steam user …5722Steam reviews · Feb 29, 2020 · 1 h played

    For the first few minutes I enjoyed this game, before realizing it's difficult for all the wrong reasons. The hit boxes on the hats you can collect are tiny, I passed right through without picking them up. Seeing how hard they are to get in the first place, this experience is no fun. The bus will fly all over the place while hitting a small object and barley move while hitting large objects. This game feels like it was developed to feel unfinished, but underlying effort seems to be missing.…

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  • Titan Manga @titanmangahq.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    From the manga that inspired the hit anime. Here is the official trailer for Darwin's Game Omnibus (Vol. 1, 2, 3) Vol. 1! Experience the deadly, thrilling, and strategic world of Darwin’s Game like never before in this deluxe omnibus. Pre-order via the link in our bio.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2132Steam reviews · Jun 28, 2026

    This how make good game

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  • Steam user Steam user …9788Steam reviews · Jun 14, 2026 · 5 h played

    bought this for nostalgia very good game tbh

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  • Julia Raul 🔞 ( Latex Fetish Doll ) @raulrex.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2026

    After playing and Beating Rise of the Tomb Raider I am definitely going to be playing the Remastered 90s PS1 Tomb Raider games Starting with 1st game. 😃 As a kid I only played the Demo Disc ..I got from a issue of PlayStation magazine. I do wonder if there's a Omnibus of the 90s TR comics by Top Cow

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  • SeschatVatarre's Hot Skunkgirl Stand-In @kronoform.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 4, 2026

    Per one hilariously pervy FLASH game I enjoyed, "Omnibus".

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  • Steam user Steam user …8372Steam reviews · Jun 1, 2025 · 3 h played

    Funny retro game for a niche public. Maybe a bit too short, but I kinda like it that way.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1591Steam reviews · Jul 21, 2024 · 9 h played

    Very derpy game but in a fun way.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9210Steam reviews · Dec 29, 2023 · 9 h played

    My friend who I play this game with said if I post a review on this game and it gets 150 likes and 125 Awards that he will buy me a case of beer and some vodka So im just gonna leave this here

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  • Steam user Steam user …6234Steam reviews · May 7, 2023 · 11 h played

    bank bus? here is your dislike review, you asked for it

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  • Steam user Steam user …3608Steam reviews · Dec 28, 2022 · 11 h played

    Just no I enjoyed the final boss though.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6326Steam reviews · Nov 4, 2020 · 5 h played

    Beat the game in 5 hours. Don't get me wrong looking at the negative recommendation, it can be fun at times. But the farther you go, the less it's about "drive around fast and do things" and more "try not to flip over for the twentieth damn time this level". Ramming into stuff at high speeds is fun, and there are some interesting mission types (the boss fights other than the UFO were pretty enjoyable as well). The trailers are also great. That being said, I get it's a joke game and the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4648Steam reviews · Apr 12, 2020 · 1 h played

    very much super game, buy for your fun times have be greatest humanity hero 8.3/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …4277Steam reviews · Feb 2, 2020 · 11 h played

    Good game, gave me some laughs.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9398Steam reviews · Oct 11, 2026 · 6 h played

    Doesn't have steam cloud. So, If you lose your save file like I did you gotta start from the beginning all over again.

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  • K4TCH @katch.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 7, 2026

    6. Books from the past month or so: · Wordslut, Amanda Montell · House of Open Wounds, Adrian Tchaikovsky · Scoop, Evelyn Waugh · The Subterraneans, Kerouac · Conan the Cimmerian Barbarian Weird Tales Omnibus, Howard · The Translation of Realia and Irrealia in Game Localization, Silvia Pettini

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  • crimeschneck∈🇩🇪⊂🇪🇺 @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 12, 2026

    The Bug Club - Watching the Omnibus (Official Audio) [2026, United Kingdom, Indie Rock, Garage Punk, Garage Rock Revival]. **🐛 https://youtu.be/f8wXBiNsRcg 🐛** / [TIDAL](https://tidal.com/track/491559744/u) … from the album [*Every Single Muscle* by The Bug Club *(RYM)*](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the-bug-club/every-single-muscle/)

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  • Mobius Ring - check out my Sonic books on eBay! @mobiusring.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 1, 2026

    Er, so, for no particular reason, here's a plug for my SONIC UNIVERSE SAGAS VOL 1 OMNIBUS featuring the entire SHADOW FALL storyline, the Archie sequel to the Shadow the Hedgehog game - by Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley. #ShadowTheHedgehog #SonicTheHedgehog #ArchieComics www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23659030...

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  • Steam user Steam user …0929Steam reviews · Jun 16, 2026 · 4 h played

    bus Tiring soundtrack tho.

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  • oldandslow.bsky.social @oldandslow.bsky.socialBluesky · May 20, 2026

    And the Ken Jennings that co-hosted “The Omnibus” is a different KJ than the one that smiles on the tele. It would be rad to catch a baseball game w the dude.

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  • Campfire Burning @campfireburning.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 25, 2026

    And I think--maybe--in spite of the title (OMnibus SImulator) it's because the game wasn't intended as specifically as a bus simulator, the bus simulator it's thought of now, but as the simulation of driving a specific type of bus in a specific location at a specific moment of time.

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  • Lilly 🏳️‍⚧️ 𖥂 @lillybunnyy.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 20, 2026

    For comparison compared to other Marvel books, specifically TPB, HC, and OHC/Omnibus I also compared it to a DVD/Game case, and a Manga volume. While I admit it's odd marvel decided to use this newer format for a reprint of a highly requested for reprint run, it's actually a size I like!

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