Bibou Quest

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Bibou Quest is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Gamesforgames and was released on March 17, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Lead this platform game in 2 players or 1 player, if you prefer, using only one controller if you don't have another. And go in search of rescuing Bibou and Udi's grandfather, who was kidnapped.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features well-crafted gameplay mechanics that provide a sense of familiarity for fans of classic platformers.
It strikes a good balance between accessibility and challenge, making it enjoyable for both seasoned and casual gamers.
The charming pixelated graphics and endearing avian characters contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and force players to restart chapters.
The graphics are criticized for being low resolution and lacking customization options, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
There are concerns about review manipulation, with fake positive reviews potentially misleading players about the game's quality.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by well-crafted mechanics that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers, featuring intuitive controls and smooth movement of avian characters. While it offers enjoyable coin-collecting and platforming experiences, some players noted technical glitches that disrupt the flow, and the levels may feel unimaginative despite the charming graphics. Overall, the game has the potential for hours of fun if the technical issues are resolved.
- “The gameplay mechanics are well-crafted, providing a sense of familiarity for those who love classic platformers like Mario.”
- “The intuitive controls and smooth movement of the avian characters contribute to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”
- “With its endearing avian characters and gameplay reminiscent of classics like Mario, it has the potential to provide hours of enjoyment, as long as the technical issues are properly addressed and resolved.”
- “Gameplay consists of basic platforming, coin collecting, etc. through several unimaginative platformer levels.”
- “Deceptively cute graphics hide the complex gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story of Bibou Quest revolves around a simple quest to rescue a kidnapped grandfather, set against a backdrop of minimalistic graphics and uplifting music. While the narrative is straightforward, the game is criticized for its lack of originality and quality compared to other free offerings on Steam.
- “In the story, the grandfather is kidnapped and he needs to be saved.”
- “Quite an interesting quest that supports both a single player game and the ability to play with friends.”
- “Bibou Quest is one of literally thousands of 2D retro pixel platformers infesting Steam.”
- “Bibou Quest has an overly optimistic price of around $5 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “[code] In the story, the grandfather is kidnapped and he needs to be saved. [/code]”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution or customization, which limits players' ability to enhance the visual experience. While the minimalistic and cartoonish style may appeal to younger audiences, it contrasts with the game's complex gameplay, leading to a perception of low-quality visuals overall.
- “Deceptively cute graphics hide the complex gameplay.”
- “The controls are convenient, featuring children's graphics and a cartoon style with large pixels.”
- “Bibou Quest is a simple game with minimalistic graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for the presence of suspicious reviews, likely from fake accounts that promote the game shortly after its Steam launch, suggesting a pattern of manipulation often associated with asset flips and cash grabs.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items that should be accessible to all players.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a balanced gaming experience, which is really disappointing.”
- “The constant push for microtransactions ruins the immersion and enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Bibou Quest is described as pleasant and calming, contributing to an uplifting overall experience that complements the game's visual style.
- “The background music is pleasant and calm.”
- “Pleasant music and visual style in Bibou Quest are uplifting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be highly entertaining, noting its vibrant visuals and comedic elements that contribute to an overall humorous experience.
- “The game is very funny and colorful.”