Main Quest

Welcome to the main quest walkthrough for Bugsnax! This section will guide you through the core story of Snaktooth Island, from your initial arrival to uncovering the mysteries of the missing Lizbert Megafig and the true nature of Bugsnax. Follow these steps closely to ensure you don't miss any crucial details or delectable Bugsnax!

Arrival at Flavor Falls

Your adventure begins with a crash landing in Flavor Falls. After the initial cinematic, you'll find yourself disoriented but determined to find Lizbert. Your first objective is to locate Filbo Fiddlepie, the island's self-proclaimed mayor.

Locate Filbo: Head straight from your crash site. You'll spot Filbo near a small waterfall, looking quite distressed.
First Bugsnak Encounter: Filbo will introduce you to your first Bugsnak: the Strabby. These small, strawberry-like creatures are abundant in Flavor Falls.
Catch a Strabby: Filbo will task you with catching a Strabby. Use your Snaxburg Trap. Place it in the path of a Strabby and trigger it when the Bugsnak enters.
Feed Filbo: Once caught, feed the Strabby to Filbo. Observe the fascinating transformation!
Retrieve the Buggy Ball: Filbo will then ask you to retrieve his lost Buggy Ball. It's located on a ledge across a small gap. Use your Snakgrappler (obtained shortly after feeding Filbo) to swing across.
Return to Filbo: Bring the Buggy Ball back to Filbo. He'll be thrilled and direct you towards Snaxburg.

Journey to Snaxburg

With Filbo as your guide, you'll begin the trek to Snaxburg, the central hub of Snaktooth Island. This journey will introduce you to more tools and Bugsnax.

Follow Filbo: Stick close to Filbo as he leads the way. He'll point out various landmarks and offer commentary.
Acquire the Sauce Slinger: Along the path, you'll encounter a Bunger. Filbo will mention needing a way to lure it. He'll then give you the Sauce Slinger.
Catch a Bunger: To catch a Bunger, you'll need to use its aggressive nature against itself. Lure one Bunger into charging another by slinging ketchup or cheese sauce onto one of them, then quickly move out of the way. When they collide, they'll be stunned, allowing you to deploy your Snaxburg Trap. Alternatively, lead a Bunger into a body of water to stun it.
Continue to Snaxburg: After dealing with the Bunger, proceed with Filbo into Snaxburg.

Rebuilding Snaxburg and Finding the Grumpuses

Upon arriving in Snaxburg, you'll find it deserted and in disarray. Your primary goal is to convince the scattered Grumpuses to return to town and help uncover Lizbert's fate.

Talk to Filbo: Filbo will explain the situation and give you a list of missing Grumpuses. Your first task is to find Wambus Troubleham.
Locate Wambus (Garden Grove): Travel to Garden Grove. Wambus is usually found near his farm plot.
Wambus's Request: Wambus will be reluctant to return. He'll ask you to catch a Green Lollive for him. These can be found flying high. Use your Snakgrappler to knock them down, then your Snaxburg Trap.
Return Wambus to Snaxburg: After feeding Wambus, he'll agree to return. Guide him back to Snaxburg.
Interview Wambus: Once Wambus is settled, interview him about Lizbert and the expedition. This will unlock new leads.
Continue Finding Grumpuses: Repeat the process for each missing Grumpus. Each Grumpus will have a unique request involving catching specific Bugsnax in their respective biomes. The order in which you find them can vary slightly, but the general flow remains the same:
- Gramble Gigglefunny (Garden Grove): Requires catching a Weenyworm. Lure it out of its burrow with sauce.
- Shelda (Scorched Gorge): Requires catching a Puffskeet. Use your Snaxburg Trap and bait.
- Chandlo (Boiling Bay): Requires catching a Paletoss. These are found in the icy waters. Use your Snaxburg Trap on the ice.
- Snorpy (Frosted Peak): Requires catching a Scoopy. These are fast; use your Trip Shot to stun them.
- Triffany (Sizzlin' Sands): Requires catching a Sandopede. Use your Snaxburg Trap and bait.
- Floofty (Sugarpine Woods): Requires catching a Chedderpod. Use your Snaxburg Trap to capture it from its perch.
- Eggabell (Boiling Bay - later): Her location will be revealed after progressing further with other Grumpuses.
Interview All Grumpuses: After each Grumpus returns to Snaxburg, interview them about Lizbert and their experiences on the island. Their testimonies will piece together the larger narrative.

Uncovering Lizbert's Fate

As you gather more Grumpuses and conduct interviews, you'll start to uncover inconsistencies and strange occurrences related to Lizbert's disappearance. This will lead you to more dangerous and mysterious areas of the island.

The Triplicate Space: Eventually, your investigations will lead you to the Triplicate Space, a hidden area that holds crucial clues about Lizbert and the true nature of the Bugsnax. Be prepared for challenging Bugsnax and environmental puzzles.
Confronting the Truth: Within the Triplicate Space, you will find evidence that reveals the terrifying truth about the Bugsnax and Lizbert's ultimate fate. This will set the stage for the game's climactic finale.

The Final Confrontation

With the truth revealed, you must prepare for the final confrontation and decide the fate of Snaktooth Island and its inhabitants.

Rally the Grumpuses: Return to Snaxburg and speak with all the Grumpuses. Their combined efforts will be essential for the final sequence.
The Escape: The final segment involves a frantic escape from Snaktooth Island as it crumbles around you. You'll need to work with the Grumpuses to overcome obstacles and fend off aggressive Bugsnax.
Protect the Grumpuses: During the escape, your primary objective is to protect the Grumpuses from the rampaging Bugsnax. Use all your tools and knowledge of Bugsnak behavior to keep them safe.
The Ending: Successfully navigate the escape sequence to witness the game's conclusion and the ultimate fate of the Grumpuses and the Bugsnax.