Billy Saves the World

About

A narrative-driven platformer that lets you choose between action or adventure. After letting his girlfriend down for the last time, Billy is swiftly dumped on his two-year anniversary. While moping home alone in the rain, a mysterious portal swallows Billy up and abandons him on a distant planet. Here, Billy will learn to become the dependable person he should have always been. Oh, and he'll …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features a unique blend of platforming and adventure elements, allowing players to engage in multiple ways and making choices that matter.
The writing is witty and humorous, filled with pop culture references, and the vibrant art style enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay mechanics are smooth and controls are tight, making it easy to pick up and enjoy, while the world is immersive and full of interesting characters.

The early gameplay suffers from excessive dialogue, which can feel overwhelming and detracts from the pacing.
Some users reported issues with the user interface quality and a lack of depth in the introductory gameplay.
There are occasional challenges with gameplay mechanics, such as getting familiar with jump physics, which may require trial and error.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The story of "Billy Saves the World" is praised for its heartwarming and humorous narrative, featuring an unlikely hero on a quest to save the world. Reviewers highlight the engaging dialogue options and adventure-style gameplay, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. While opinions on gameplay vary, the story consistently receives high marks for its creativity and charm.
- “Billy Saves the World delivers a heartwarming and humorous adventure story about an unlikely hero on a quest to save the world.”
- “5 out of 5 - great story, great gameplay.”
- “I think the story and dialogue options are quite lacking.”
- “Where the game shines is in its crazy storylines and adventure-style choice of dialogue and inventory management, similar to the Monkey Island series or Day of the Tentacle.”
- “You can travel to a lot of different areas of the world as soon as you get your first quest, even to the point of ignoring the quest altogether and finding something else that interested me.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay is generally smooth and intuitive, allowing players to quickly acclimate to the mechanics, though some users noted a lack of depth in the introductory segments. While the action sequences are engaging, they may require some trial and error to master, and the user interface could use improvements in certain areas.
- “The pacing and mechanics are smooth from the start, and I never felt lost.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the action sequences required a bit of trial and error to get familiar with the gravity of the jumps.”
- “However, the quality of the UI lacks in places, and the introductory gameplay is a little lacking.”
- “Gameplay-wise, for the action sequences, it took me a bit of trial and error to initially get familiar with the gravity of the jumps.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its excellent quality and epic feel, complementing the overall art style and comedic elements.
- “The soundtrack is sweet.”
- “I'm definitely digging the combination of art style, music, and comedy!”
- “The music is excellent and epic.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Billy Saves the World" is praised for its heartwarming and humorous narrative, featuring an unlikely hero and a cast of hilariously eccentric characters. The writing is noted for its consistent surprise, enhancing the comedic experience throughout the adventure.
- “Billy Saves the World delivers a heartwarming and humorous adventure story about an unlikely hero on a quest to save the world.”
- “Every character I've come across is hilarious and weird, and the writing is consistently surprising.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style and intricately designed environments that exude personality, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience.
- “Visually, the game shines with its vibrant, cartoonish art style and beautifully crafted environments, each brimming with personality.”
- “I'm definitely digging the art style, music, and comedy!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Billy Saves the World" is praised for its heartwarming and humorous narrative, effectively blending emotional depth with the journey of an unlikely hero on a quest to save the world.
- “Billy Saves the World delivers a heartwarming and humorous adventure story about an unlikely hero on a quest to save the world.”