Albert and Otto

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"Albert and Otto" is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in 1939 Germany. The player controls Albert, who's in search of a mysterious girl with bunny ears, accompanied by her magical bunny, Otto. Together, they unlock new abilities to traverse the world, with Otto able to fit through tight gaps and Albert capable of shooting and jumping. The game features unique mechanics, where Otto can be carried or remotely controlled to solve puzzles. The story is inspired by dark events of the 20th century, with clues to the girl's identity scattered throughout the game.

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Single-Player

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

The game features interesting physics and puzzle resolution ideas that can be engaging.
The art style is visually appealing and creates a unique atmosphere reminiscent of Limbo.
The game offers a challenging experience that can be rewarding for players who enjoy difficult platformers.

The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making precise movements difficult, especially during timed sections.
The story is vague and lacks depth, leaving players with more questions than answers, especially with the abrupt ending.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
82%
4%
The story in the game is largely criticized for being vague and underdeveloped, with many players expressing confusion over its narrative and lack of clarity. While some appreciate the minimalist storytelling approach and the intriguing backstory involving a rescue mission, others find it frustrating and unengaging, often feeling that the game ends abruptly without resolution. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate players, leaving them wanting more depth and coherence as they navigate through the gameplay.
- “The story is really mysterious and fun, about how a boy with a magical bunny solves puzzles and almost dies just to find this girl.”
- “The visual design is great, the characters are good, and the almost-out-of-touch-with-reality storytelling is something I've always liked, with the music providing a superb underpinning to the atmosphere.”
- “There's a whole backstory about early-era Nazi Germany, a missing sister, and a mystical bunny rabbit, with most of the storytelling coming by way of the environment and music.”
- “The story isn’t very engaging, and it lacks variety.”
- “The few bits and pieces do not add up to anything; if you are here for a story, you are wrong.”
- “Yet, after the completion of episode 1 (a 2.5 hour adventure), we know very little, if anything at all, about the story or the world it is set in.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The gameplay of "Albert and Otto" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its puzzle-solving elements and unique mechanics, while others criticize its frustrating precision requirements and inconsistent controls. Many reviews highlight the game's short length and sparse checkpoints, which can lead to a punishing experience rather than a challenging one. Overall, while the game offers intriguing concepts and a beautiful aesthetic, its execution leaves much to be desired, often resulting in a frustrating experience for players.
- “The gameplay is solid and the puzzles are challenging at times, but not so difficult that you get stuck.”
- “This game is short but it was very effectively atmospheric and the gameplay fun and engaging.”
- “The absence of a climb mechanic makes missing jump timings unforgivable, and you die whenever you lose your focus.”
- “1-3 hours to complete, Albert and Otto is a fairly basic and simple 2D platforming game that unfortunately becomes difficult as nearly everything requires precise and perfect timing; otherwise, you need to start the section over again, and with sparse checkpoints, strange physics that make objects jump around, and frustrating mechanics, this game becomes significantly less fun.”
- “It's the gameplay that really shines here, slowly building up little tricks that you can do, and then ramping them up into more hefty challenges - both intellectually, and also giving you more reflex-based activities.”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
50%
4%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique art style reminiscent of "Limbo," which effectively conveys a dark atmosphere. However, some users criticize the simplistic and low-polygon visuals, describing them as outdated and lacking detail, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetic is appreciated by some, the lack of texture and resolution options has left others feeling disappointed.
- “The limbo-esque silhouette art style fits the dire mood perfectly, adapting the stark colors of the Nazi party flag.”
- “The art style and graphic details are really impressive, and I love the music.”
- “Graphically, it is very cute with its 'black and white' style with the red accents!”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Everything from the blocky graphics to the sloppy controls makes this feel like a project that is still under development.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly in relation to the game's aesthetic and storytelling. However, some players noted inconsistencies in sound levels and a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which detracted from the gameplay. Overall, while the music is often described as beautiful and fitting, there are critiques regarding its repetitiveness and occasional mismatch with gameplay elements.
- “The music is excellent and the art style works really well (some observant might notice the color choices along with where the game takes place...).”
- “When I first launched the game, I thought I knew what to expect, but I was immediately blown away by how well the soundtrack fits within the game world.”
- “Fantastic music and really pleasing, limbo-esque art design.”
- “Badly normalized sound - sometimes you can barely hear the music, especially during the boss fights.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't really match the gameplay or motif.”
- “The music is repetitive, and the puzzle design is simple and boring.”
atmosphere
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique art style and dark, eerie elements reminiscent of titles like Limbo, while others find it lacking in depth and coherence. Many reviews highlight the effective use of music and sound effects to enhance the overall ambiance, though some criticize the gameplay mechanics and storytelling as detracting from the atmospheric experience. Overall, the game succeeds in creating a mysterious and engaging environment, but opinions vary on its execution and impact.
- “Not bad game, unique art style, dark atmosphere, decent puzzles.”
- “This game is short but it was very effectively atmospheric and the gameplay fun and engaging.”
- “The visual design is great, the characters are good, the almost-out-of-touch-with-reality storytelling is something I've always liked, and the music provides a superb underpinning to the atmosphere.”
- “Another disappointment for some might be that they expected another Limbo, but A&O only shares the color scheme but not the dark atmosphere – A&O basically has no true backstory worthy of the name.”
- “The time it takes to complete challenges within the game lengthens overall gameplay but largely takes away from creating atmosphere or drawing me into the story.”
- “While properly nightmarish, with dire wolves and clockwork monsters, the setting didn't click for me: it felt more like a bunch of scary elements thrown together than a believable world with a coherent atmosphere.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and checkpoints. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the lack of polish and the impact of technical issues on their overall experience. Overall, the game is described as "a little buggy" but not entirely unplayable, though significant improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
- “It's not only the difficulty; the game is just not polished and it glitches quite a lot.”
- “If the broken puzzles are fixed, then I would recommend the game; however, in its current buggy/broken state, I cannot recommend this game to anyone.”
- “I have no problem dying to learn how I'm meant to solve a puzzle, but when you decide to make a level insanely precisely timed and then give the player buggy, temperamental controls, which sometimes choose to just not work at all, and then punish the player by making them die repeatedly and reload in a far-off checkpoint, then you are not designing games well.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is often tedious and frustrating, with many players finding the mechanics cumbersome and the trial-and-error sections overly drawn-out. While some puzzles are engaging, the reliance on repetitive tasks and awkward controls detracts from the overall experience, particularly in the game's final moments.
- “Some mechanics are interesting, but they're so frustrating and tedious to use.”
- “Fantastic game if you like extremely long and tedious trial-and-error sections.”
- “Given the game’s short length, most of the sections and puzzles manage to feel fresh, but there were some areas that seemed designed for trial and error rather than pure skill; some longer sections became tedious when there was maybe one part that kills the player while everything surrounding it was too drawn-out and easy.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a mix of dark and twisted elements, featuring creepy yet cute visuals and a storyline that elicits laughter through absurdity and irony, particularly in its treatment of sheep. While some players found the humor engaging and funny, others felt it was overshadowed by distressing gameplay, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “It is fun, kinda twisted humor (it is still humor, or...?), creepy (and yet cute) pictures and a lot of dead sheep... but... why?”
- “It made me laugh more than once.”
- “And as long as you don't mind being slightly cruel to sheep, it's also quite darkly funny....”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The monetization of "Albert and Otto" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly ported mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. Many view it as a ripoff of "Limbo," highlighting concerns over its value and originality.
- “Albert and Otto is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “This mobile app is a ripoff of Microsoft's Limbo, but it's really a totally different game because the foreground is white, not black.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game is heavily influenced by its compelling story and impressive character design, which together enhance the overall experience.
- “The game relied on the story as well; if it weren’t for the great character design, it wouldn't have been as engaging.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is notably poor, with frequent FPS drops that significantly hinder gameplay, making it unplayable for some users.
- “The game has really bad optimization; there are frequent FPS drops, making it unplayable.”
- “The optimization is terrible, leading to constant lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant performance issues due to poor optimization, which ruined my gaming experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the impactful and distressing sound of sheep dying, which resonates deeply with players. However, this is contrasted by the presence of generic and unmemorable music, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
- “The emotional depth of the game is truly remarkable, with moments that leave you feeling heartbroken and connected to the characters.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it evoked a range of emotions that I didn't expect from a game.”
- “The game masterfully captures the essence of loss and love, making every moment feel impactful and resonant.”

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5h Median play time

5h Average play time

3-6h Spent by most gamers

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