Bob Was Hungry

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"Bob Was Hungry" is an addictive and fast-paced arcade-style game where players control a small green creature named Bob. The goal is to eat everything in sight while avoiding dangerous obstacles and enemies. With its simple controls and challenging gameplay, players will need quick reflexes and strategic thinking to survive as long as possible. High scores and leaderboard rankings add to the replay value, making it a great choice for fans of classic arcade games.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience, especially when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter and memorable moments.
The level design is generally well-crafted, with tight controls that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when overcoming difficult challenges.
It's a great value for the price, particularly when on sale, making it an enjoyable option for fans of difficult platformers like Super Meat Boy.

The game suffers from frustrating camera angles and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to navigate levels and often leading to unfair deaths.
Many players find the difficulty spikes to be excessive, with some levels feeling nearly impossible due to poorly designed obstacles and lack of checkpoints.
The randomization of collectible items can lead to repetitive gameplay, requiring players to replay levels multiple times to achieve 100% completion.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that gradually increase in difficulty, making it enjoyable for platformer fans, though some players find the jump physics to be inconsistent. While the game features smooth controls and a variety of levels, opinions vary on the challenge level, with some praising the hard mode and others criticizing the completion system and random mechanics. Overall, it offers a blend of fun and frustration, appealing to those who appreciate a strong storyline alongside gameplay.
- “Simple mechanics make for an enjoyable play with increasing difficulty.”
- “The gameplay is very smooth and there are a lot of levels to explore.”
- “Hard mode is definitely a challenge and more indicative of that type of gameplay.”
- “The entire gameplay is two-dimensional, and the 3D environment leads to fake difficulty.”
- “There's nothing difficult in its gameplay at all, and there's no glitches to cause me pain, but even on the lowest difficulty, I find my character just loves dying!”
- “I disagree with the random food drops mechanic at the end, as it forces you to play a ridiculous amount in order to get an achievement.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and optimization for various hardware, while others criticize the 3D design as mismatched and glitchy. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many users find the overall experience enjoyable, highlighting that the fun gameplay outweighs the visual flaws. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, but not a dealbreaker for the game's enjoyment.
- “Great little game, nice graphics and challenging!”
- “Graphics are good.”
- “Game is wonderfully optimized for my mid-range laptop graphics card.”
- “But the game suffers from a serious fault: the three-dimensional graphics don't fit this game.”
- “I wouldn't have paid full price for this game; I paid 1 dollar. It has lousy graphics and is glitchy.”
- “The graphics and the odd food theme are perhaps a bit of a weak point, but who really cares when it's this much fun.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback; while some players praise it as impressive and comparable to renowned titles like The Witcher 3, others view it as minimal or secondary to the gameplay, typical of platformers. Overall, it seems to resonate well with those who appreciate a strong narrative alongside engaging mechanics, though some players feel the story is not a focal point.
- “This game's story is so impressive it even rivals The Witcher 3's story.”
- “I would recommend this game if you like games with great storyline and great mechanics.”
- “Very great game, great graphics, amazing gameplay, and a great storyline.”
- “Whatever it is, don't mistake it to be a creature worth aiding in its nearly pointless quest to retrieve its food stores on its ship and go home.”
- “- Story: It's a platformer; what story are you looking for here?”
- “- Story: It's a platformer; what story are you looking for here?”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, providing a hilarious experience, especially when played with friends. Players enjoy the comedic elements while tackling challenging levels, leading to memorable and laughter-filled gaming sessions. However, those who get easily frustrated may not find it as enjoyable.
- “I thought that was hilarious... then I tried to climb the cliff.”
- “I've spent nights just sitting in Discord with my friends laughing our asses off trying to get through some of the more challenging levels.”
- “It's very funny to play with up to 8 of your friends; we never stopped laughing.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its charm and vibrancy, which complements the visuals and gameplay. While most tracks are enjoyable and fitting, some players noted a preference for certain styles over others, particularly expressing mixed feelings about the space-themed music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great coop platformer, good music, good looking.”
- “Worth the dollar, it has the looks of a loving classical game and a soundtrack of one too, kinda like Pac-Man Worlds :)”
- “Bob was hungry has some great vibrant colors and some areas have some fantastic music.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music is overly simplistic and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “While the visuals are charming, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the emotional impact of the game is significant, often leading to moments of frustration and tears, particularly due to its challenging puzzles and difficulty. The experience can evoke strong feelings, making it both a source of camaraderie and emotional struggle among friends.
- “Honestly, it made me cry a few times along with my friends because it was near impossible to beat this game.”
- “The puzzles just get harder and harder until you want to cry yourself to sleep.”
- “Hard difficulty made me want to cry when I loaded up the first space level.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is generally solid, with no significant glitches reported; however, players have expressed frustration with a timed storm mechanic that can hinder progress, potentially locking them out of substantial game content. Additionally, some users have noted issues with character control, leading to frequent character deaths even on lower difficulty settings.
- “There's nothing difficult in its gameplay at all, and there are no glitches to cause me frustration.”
- “Even on the lowest difficulty, I find my character just loves dying!”
- “Unlike every other level, this level has a timed storm that freezes you and your friend before you are able to progress at all. Therefore, you will be unable to get to the 4th and 5th worlds, which means you will end up missing half of the game.”
- “There's nothing difficult in its gameplay at all, and there are no glitches to cause me pain, but even on the lowest difficulty, I find my character just loves dying!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid performance and excellent netcode, making it well-optimized even for mid-range hardware, such as laptops with average graphics cards.
- “Performance is solid and the netcode is very well done.”
- “The game is wonderfully optimized for my mid-range laptop graphics card.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's appealing visuals and note that it offers good replay value, suggesting that it remains engaging even after multiple playthroughs.
- “This game looks great and has a nice replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”