Play A Bug's Life Online

A Bug's Life came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, developed by Traveller's Tales. It was one of many movie tie-in games from that era, a familiar sight on store shelves next to other platformers and adventures. The game follows the plot of the Pixar film, putting you right into the ant colony's struggle against the grasshoppers.

You control Flik, an inventive ant tasked with gathering food for the colony and eventually building a fake bird to scare off the bullies. Gameplay involves exploring various environments screen by screen, jumping across leaves and stems, and pushing or throwing objects like berries and seeds to solve puzzles. You also recruit other bugs to help, each with a unique ability, such as a caterpillar that can roll you into tight spaces. The pacing is straightforward, though some camera angles and platforming sections can feel a bit awkward. It feels like a simple, earnest adventure that captures the movie's spirit without overcomplicating things.