Ba Bị

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Ba Bị is a single player simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by BaBị Electric and was released on December 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Ba Bị," you play as a kidnapped child forced to complete nine twisted versions of familiar mini-games like Minesweeper, Rock–Paper–Scissors, and Hangman within a strict 15-minute time limit. Mistakes or running out of time result in severe punishments, adding intense pressure to the challenge. Customize your character’s appearance by dragging and dropping images directly into the game.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of fun and engaging mini-games that test different skills, providing good replayability.
The character design and overall art direction are visually appealing, contributing to a charming atmosphere.
The game has a unique theme and interesting mechanics, making it enjoyable and worth trying.

The story lacks depth and clarity, leaving players wanting more background information on the characters.
Some parts of the tutorial and gameplay mechanics are not very clear, which can lead to confusion for new players.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it doesn't offer enough content for the price.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and revolves around a series of reasoning-based questions, requiring risk management and short-term memory. While the tutorial may lack clarity, players can quickly adapt, and the interactive elements are engaging, though improvements for precision are suggested, especially for speedrunning. Overall, it features a timed gauntlet of familiar minigames, with lifeguard mechanics that help mitigate damage from incorrect answers.
- “The gameplay can be summarized as 'a timed gauntlet of various well-known minigames'.”
- “The lifeguard mechanics allow the player to mitigate damage from wrong answers.”
- “Some parts of the tutorial aren’t very clear, though the gameplay itself is simple, so you’ll get the hang of it after a try or two.”
- “The gameplay is a sequence of questions that requires player reasoning, risk management, and short-term memory.”
- “The gameplay can be summarized as a timed gauntlet of various well-known minigames.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability through multiple characters and unlockable endings, though some players feel it may not justify its price point. Suggestions for improvement include adding alternative modes, modifier options, and more Steam achievements to enhance replay value. Overall, while fun, the replayability could be further developed.
- “Good replayability thanks to multiple characters.”
- “There's some replayability with the different characters and unlockable endings.”
- “A suggestion for the developer: add some alternative modes and modifier options to extend replayability, and lots more Steam achievements.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is deemed interesting but lacks clarity and depth, with reviewers suggesting that it has potential for improvement and expansion.
- “The story is interesting, but it could be explained a bit more clearly.”
- “The game is fine and has many ways to improve or expand the story.”
- “The story could be more fleshed out.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally good for mouse controls, but players feel it needs improvement for precise interactions, particularly for speedrunning. Additionally, there is potential for better optimization for keyboard and controller inputs to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “The interactability of the gameplay is good; however, it should be optimized for highly precise interaction, especially for speedrunning.”
- “The game itself is currently very well optimized for mouse controls, while it also has the potential to play smoothly with keyboard (typing, arrow keys) and controller.”
- “The game itself is currently very much optimized for mouse, while it has the potential to play well with keyboard (typing, arrow keys) and controller.”
- “The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game, as it feels like it hasn't been properly optimized for various hardware setups.”
- “I often experience lag and stuttering, which indicates that the optimization for different systems is lacking.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been positively received, with players appreciating the inclusion of Vietnamese popular songs, which adds a personal and cultural touch to the overall experience.
- “Good choice on the music; it references Vietnamese popular songs.”
- “I love the music.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the character design of Ba Bị, noting it as eye-catching and appealing. However, there is no further commentary on the depth or progression of character development beyond the visual aspects.
- “I really like the character design, which is very eye-catching, by the way!”
- “I like Ba Bị’s character design.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as cool and eerie, creating an unsettling yet intriguing environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game has a cool, eerie atmosphere.”