The patch is a success. Mission 001 is now a proper roguelike challenge, not a joke. Just don’t expect any world records to fall anytime soon. Have you tried the new Bella Spark Bang and Burn Mission 001 patch? Share your thoughts in the comments below. For more tactical breakdowns and patch analyses, subscribe to our newsletter.
The removal of the infinite AP loop means the fastest possible completion time is now estimated at 4 minutes and 22 seconds—assuming perfect RNG. The leaderboards have been wiped for the “Exploit” category, and a new “Patched” leaderboard has been created. Many speedrunners have already moved to Mission 003 as the new meta category. Conversely, the Steam forums are filled with positive reviews from players who bought the game in the last 48 hours. User CasualDadGamer writes: “I tried Mission 001 last week and accidentally glitched the door three times. I refunded. After hearing it was patched, I bought it again. Now the mission teaches you how to actually manage AP and burn stacks. It’s tough but fair.” bella spark bang and burn mission 001 patched
For players, the reception is mixed but trending positive. The initial outrage from exploit-reliant veterans is slowly cooling, replaced by a deeper appreciation for the game’s tactical systems. New players are no longer refunding the game in frustration. The patch is a success