Bob Was Hungry

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Bob Was Hungry is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Shorebound Studios and was released on August 18, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Bob Was Hungry is a fun and challenging platformer that is best enjoyed with friends, offering a chaotic multiplayer experience.
The game features tight and responsive controls, making the precision platforming feel rewarding when you master difficult levels.
With over 170 levels and a variety of gameplay modes, including cooperative and competitive options, the game provides significant replayability.

The game can be extremely frustrating due to its steep difficulty curve and lack of checkpoints, often requiring players to restart levels from the beginning after a single mistake.
Some levels suffer from visibility issues, where obstacles can be obscured by the environment, leading to unfair deaths.
The graphics and presentation are minimalistic and may feel unpolished, which could detract from the overall experience for some players.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The gameplay of "Bob Was Hungry" is characterized by its fast-paced, precision platforming that demands mastery through trial and error, featuring over 170 levels with progressively challenging mechanics. While the controls are generally responsive and the game offers a fun multiplayer experience, some players find the jump physics inconsistent and the learning curve steep, leading to frustration despite the absence of glitches. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics and vibrant environments, though opinions vary on its difficulty and completion system.
- “The game boasts more than 170 levels spread across multiple worlds, each introducing new environmental twists and mechanics to keep things fresh.”
- “The combination of challenging single-player levels, chaotic multiplayer modes, and satisfying controls makes it a standout experience for those who crave difficulty-driven gameplay.”
- “A fun platformer that progressively gets harder and introduces you to new mechanics throughout.”
- “The learning curve can be steep, and the game doesn’t always communicate its mechanics clearly.”
- “The entire gameplay is two-dimensional, and the 3D environment leads to fake difficulty.”
- “I disagree with the random food drops mechanic at the end, for it forces you to play a ridiculous amount in order to get an achievement.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean, stylized aesthetic that enhances gameplay clarity, while others criticize the visuals as subpar or inconsistent, particularly in the 3D environments. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game, which is often described as fun and engaging. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate for the game's style, though improvements could be beneficial.
- “The game uses a clean, stylized aesthetic that focuses on clarity and contrast, allowing you to easily identify hazards and platforms.”
- “Great little game, nice graphics and challenging!”
- “Graphics are nothing to be amazed about but don't disappoint and are perfect for this style of game, simple yet appropriate.”
- “The visuals are pretty bad, especially the terrain texture.”
- “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.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The game's story is generally viewed as minimal and not a focal point, with many reviewers noting it lacks depth and significance, especially in comparison to more narrative-driven titles. However, a few players found the story enjoyable and even impressive, suggesting it adds some value to the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the gameplay and graphics are strong, the story is not a primary draw for players.
- “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.”
- “There is actually a small story behind the game.”
- “This game has basically no story, and has you play ~ 20 levels on 5 worlds.”
- “Whatever it is, don't mistake it to be a creature worth aiding in its neigh pointless quest to retrieve its food stores on its ship and go home.”
- “This is not a story game.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and rhythmic quality, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience and maintaining player focus during challenging moments. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the visuals and overall atmosphere, with some noting its nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic games. However, there are minor technical issues, such as music continuing during multiplayer transitions, which slightly detracts from the experience.
- “Great, challenging level designs with some great music and good visuals.”
- “Music is cool and energetic that follows the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack complements the intensity of the action, featuring rhythmic, fast-paced music that pushes you to stay focused even as you fail repeatedly.”
- “- random black screen on multiplayer level transition (music keeps playing but nothing happens)”
- “So I decided to go to the customizing screen and tried to turn the music off, but what?”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it particularly hilarious when playing with friends, leading to memorable and laughter-filled experiences. The combination of challenging gameplay and comedic elements creates a fun atmosphere, making it a great choice for co-op or competitive play. Overall, the game is noted for its great sense of humor and expressive characters, enhancing the enjoyment of its difficult levels.
- “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.”
- “If you get frustrated easily then it's not the game for you, but if you enjoy a challenging platformer that's hilarious to play with friends, then you should buy it.”
- “Its very funny to play with up to 8 of your friends; we never stopped laughing.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling a sense of purpose and camaraderie despite its challenging nature. The difficulty level evokes frustration and tears, highlighting the game's ability to elicit deep emotional responses, both positive and negative, during gameplay.
- “He made me feel like I'm not a meatball alone rolling around in life.”
- “He made me feel like I had a purpose.”
- “Honestly, it made me cry a few times along with my friends because it was near impossible to beat this game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report a mixed experience with stability; while some note a smooth performance without bugs or glitches, others highlight issues such as a frustrating timed storm that hinders progress and problematic controls that lead to frequent character deaths.
- “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 consistently faces challenges, but the game remains stable throughout.”
- “Unlike every other level, this level has a timed storm that freezes you and your friend before you are able to progress at all, and therefore you will be unable to get to the 4th and 5th world, which means you will end up missing half of the game.”
- “Controls are buggy.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, delivering solid performance even on mid-range hardware, with users reporting smooth gameplay and impressive frame rates exceeding 300fps on various graphics cards. The netcode is also praised for its quality, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.
- “Performance is solid and the netcode is very well-done.”
- “The game is wonderfully optimized for my mid-range laptop graphics card.”
- “Game performance is very smooth, very optimized, no dips at all, 300fps+ on an MSI R9 280 3GB card.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players highlight that the inclusion of multiplayer options significantly enhances the replayability of the game, transforming it into a communal experience that encourages repeated play. Overall, the game's appealing visuals and engaging mechanics contribute to its strong replay value.
- “Bob Was Hungry also includes multiplayer support, which adds even more replay value.”
- “This game looks great and has a nice replay value.”
- “The multiplayer options transform the experience from an isolated challenge into a communal spectacle of skill and failure, adding significant replayability.”
- “Bob was hungry also includes multiplayer support which adds even more replay value.”
grinding
3 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 worthwhile.”
- “Grinding in this game is satisfying, as it allows you to truly develop your character.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the progression feels rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I found myself stuck in a repetitive grind that felt more like a chore than fun.”