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Baldwin's Bear

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97%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
music, story
97% User Score Based on 79 reviews

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Baldwin's Bear is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Scaroficous and was released on April 1, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

It's the magic of a carnival through the eyes of a child! From a fishing pool to a bouncy castle to a ghost train, each minigame is unique from the last, and holds its own little tricks and secrets. Collect tickets as Baldwin to afford the teddy bear, or race a friend for it in versus mode!

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique and charming art style combining claymation, pixel art, and quirky dialogue that creates a nostalgic and whimsical atmosphere.
  • Engaging and addictive mini-games with multiple endings, hidden secrets, and replayability that appeal to players looking for both challenge and fun.
  • A thoughtful, emotional, and occasionally dark story that explores deep themes beneath its seemingly innocent surface, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
  • Controls can be unintuitive or 'junky' at times, leading to occasional frustration and difficulty in gameplay.
  • Some visual elements, such as flashing lights in mini-games, may cause discomfort or anxiety for sensitive players without prior warning.
  • Graphics and claymation animations are amateurish or mediocre in quality, which might deter gamers expecting polished visuals.
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a unique, whimsical art style blending childlike charm, claymation, and pixel art that many find nostalgic and endearing, though some consider it mediocre or off-putting. The visuals create a distinctive, atmospheric experience often compared to a kids' art project, with occasional concerns about flashing effects. Overall, the art style is praised for its originality and cohesive integration with gameplay, despite some mixed opinions on its appeal.

    • “The artstyle at first is a little goofy but it grows on you the longer you sit with it. It has a childlike whimsy and wonder nostalgic vibe to it, with some surprising twist moments. It's just a fun little time playing minigames to win a bear, and for those reasons I absolutely adore this game.”
    • “I seriously adore the art style of everything in this game: the claymation, the little caricatures of the people you're talking to, the pixel art in the zombie game... this game was a real treat, thank you Oscar!”
    • “Never before has a creator so skillfully combined a unique art style, implemented to perfection, with engaging and concise gameplay.”
    • “This has some really mediocre looking graphics alongside the mediocre claymation that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
    • “My only critique is I feel like it needs a warning for flashing visuals.”
    • “The artstyle at first is a little goofy but it grows on you the longer you sit with it, it has just a childlike whimsy and wonder nostalgic vibe to it, there's some surprising "twist" like moments but it's just a fun little time playing minigames to win a bear.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is memorable and atmospheric, complementing the art style well, with many players enjoying the racing soundtrack's emotional impact. However, some find the repetitive race music overwhelming or mentally taxing, and there is a desire for more varied tunes, especially in the overworld. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated but can be polarizing due to its intensity and repetition.

    • “Soundtrack DLC please, it's beautiful.”
    • “Sometimes when I sleep at night all I can hear is the race track music echoing through my head.”
    • “The art style and the music go really well together and do a great job at creating an atmosphere that almost reminds me of a kids' art project (not in a bad way, I love the style this game has).”
    • “Racing music will drive happy people to insanity and suicide.”
    • “The music stopped after 30 seconds and all that was left to fill the void of silence was the constant stream of noise the car made that just filled my mind; I felt like I couldn't think, all I could do was go around in circles around the course.”
    • “Screw this game, I will never listen to the god dang race music again or I will cry, please help me.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Baldwin's Bear is surprisingly deep and emotionally intense, exploring traumatic themes through the perspective of a child. Despite its indie appearance and seemingly simple gameplay, it delivers impactful narrative moments and twists that resonate strongly with players. However, some gameplay and control issues slightly detract from the overall experience.

    • “This game has to be the most emotional game I have ever played. The story goes very deep into this child's mind after she was sexually assaulted. This game is very scary as well and is great... game of the year even.”
    • “I like that they actually put an intense story-like battle at the end if you do certain things while getting tickets. That was really dope and there are 2 other bears to collect as well!”
    • “At face value, Baldwin's Bear may seem like nothing more than an inexperienced indie developer's first attempt at making a proper, fully released game, seemingly targeted at kids who aren't seeking much emotional depth in the story, character development, or gameplay mechanics.”
    • “Play some minigames, collect tickets to unravel the story and find a pink bear, or don't.”
    • “I like that they actually put an intense story-like battle at the end if you do certain things while getting tickets, but overall the story feels shallow and underdeveloped.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Baldwin's Bear offers an extensive experience with twelve endings and around 250 hours of content, ensuring players remain engaged. While some view it as a simple, possibly naive indie title aimed at younger audiences, others praise its unique art style and well-executed, concise gameplay mechanics.

    • “Twelve endings all with 250 hours of gameplay each, you'll never be bored.”
    • “Never before has a creator so skillfully combined a unique art style, implemented to perfection, with engaging and concise gameplay.”
    • “At face value, Baldwin's Bear may seem like nothing more than an inexperienced indie developer's first attempt at making a proper, fully released game, seemingly targeted at kids who aren't seeking much emotional depth in the story, character development, or gameplay mechanics.”
    • “At face value, Baldwin's Bear may seem like nothing more than an inexperienced indie developer's first attempt at making a proper, fully released game, seemingly targeted at kids who aren't seeking much emotional depth in the story, character development, or gameplay mechanics.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is deeply impactful, exploring heavy and sensitive themes such as trauma and anxiety, which evoke strong feelings in players. While some find it emotionally intense and profound, others note elements like rapid flashing lights that can cause discomfort. Overall, it is praised for its emotional depth and storytelling.

    • “This game has to be the most emotional game I have ever played. The story goes very deep into this child's mind after she was sexually assaulted. This game is very scary as well and is great, a game of the year even.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in Baldwin's Bear is perceived as shallow and simplistic, reflecting an inexperienced indie developer's early effort. It seems primarily aimed at a younger audience not expecting deep emotional engagement or complex story arcs.

    • “At face value, Baldwin's Bear may seem like nothing more than an inexperienced indie developer's first attempt at making a fully released game, seemingly targeted at kids who aren't seeking much emotional depth in the story, character development, or gameplay mechanics.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its harmonious blend of art style and music, creating a charming and playful vibe reminiscent of a children's art project, which players find endearing and appealing.

    • “The art style and the music go really well together and do a great job at creating an atmosphere that almost reminds me of a kids' art project (not in a bad way, I love the style this game has).”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the game’s strong replayability, emphasizing its variety and unique gameplay that keep it engaging through multiple playthroughs.

    • “My cousin and I both agree that this game has a lot to offer in terms of replayability and unique gameplay.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features numerous hidden secrets and witty dialogue, contributing to its engaging and humorous experience.

    • “The game holds many hidden secrets and funny dialogue.”
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Baldwin's Bear is a open world role playing game with horror theme.

Baldwin's Bear is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 250 hours playing Baldwin's Bear.

Baldwin's Bear was released on April 1, 2022.

Baldwin's Bear was developed by Scaroficous.

Baldwin's Bear has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Baldwin's Bear for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Baldwin's Bear is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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