[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank
- June 21, 2024
- BOBER BROS
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Get on Steam"Dive into a 40-minute, bite-sized adventure in 'Bober Bros: It's Just A Prank.' Experience nostalgic PS2-inspired graphics and explore an Interslavic village with retro charm, enhanced by authentic voice acting in the Interslavic language. This immersive game offers a unique and quick gaming experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and engaging story that keeps players invested despite its short length.
- It successfully creates a creepy atmosphere with effective sound design and visuals that evoke nostalgia.
- The game offers a unique perspective on horror, focusing on psychological themes and the dynamics of childhood relationships.
- The gameplay is very short, lasting around 30-40 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
- The execution of the story is criticized for being linear and lacking interactivity, making it feel more like a visual novel.
- Some content is seen as gratuitous or shocking without adding meaningful depth to the experience, leading to discomfort among players.
- story24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally regarded as intriguing and unique, with a mix of horror and dark humor, though some players found its execution lacking and the linearity limited replayability. While many appreciated the suspenseful and disturbing elements, others criticized aspects like voice acting and certain plotlines. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, with potential for future development, despite its short length and mixed reception.
“The story told in the game was interesting, and I thought it was going to go in a different direction in the beginning, but the direction it went was good.”
“Typically, we get the cliché murderer/stalker story or just gore and monsters, so it was refreshing to experience something more unique and relatable, focusing on messed up pranks and accidents among kids.”
“They don’t make messed up games like this anymore where you don’t know what the heck’s going on in the beginning, and when it is just kids being kids, but as you play along, you slowly start to unravel a darker story, then bam, it hits you right in the feels.”
“The story is very linear with not much replayability.”
“The AI voice acting kind of detracted from the story for me.”
“The story is very straightforward and I didn't notice any optional stuff to do.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, evoking nostalgia and a strong investment in its narrative despite its brevity. The inclusion of complex themes, such as childhood innocence juxtaposed with darker elements, fosters a profound emotional response, prompting players to reflect on their experiences long after playing. Overall, the game successfully fills a void in the horror genre by blending heartwarming moments with unsettling dynamics.
“Probably the quickest I've ever become emotionally invested in a 'bite-sized' horror game, and for that I'd be happy to see more from Bober Bros in the future.”
“This game fills the gaps that have been missing in the horror genre, evoking that emotional response of 'What just happened?' It features the dynamic of little kids, including one severely sociopathic and mentally disturbed child.”
“You know there are books and films that require you to sit down and have a good emotional think about what you just experienced?”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated, messy, and lacking effort, particularly in the environments and art style. However, some appreciated the old-school aesthetics, noting that they contributed to the game's unnerving atmosphere. Overall, the visuals seem to evoke nostalgia but fail to impress in execution.
“Couple of already overused memes, tedious and monotonous gameplay, too simple and predictable plot, failed attempt at 'nostalgia graphics' that have little to no effort put into it.”
“The graphics are a bit too old school and messy; I did not like the environments or art style.”
“Another short horror game with old school aesthetics, but this one turned out to have a story, voice acting, and felt pretty unnerving at times.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly short, lasting only about an hour even at a slow pace, and is described as tedious and monotonous, relying on overused memes and a predictable plot. While some users found the gameplay acceptable, the overall impression is that it lacks depth and innovation, failing to deliver a compelling experience.
“I have played games for a few bucks where real work went into development, and I found a good 10 hours or more of astonishing gameplay, but this game barely took 1 single hour to get through, even when playing at a slow pace!”
“All in all, the gameplay itself was fine.”
“A couple of already overused memes, tedious and monotonous gameplay, too simple and predictable plot, and a failed attempt at 'nostalgia graphics' that have little to no effort put into them.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks innovation, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“The mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is notably diverse, ranging from an unhinged and exaggerated tone filled with comical elements to a nostalgic and warm ambiance reminiscent of childhood. Additionally, the presence of eerie music and disturbing narratives contributes to a creepy and immersive experience, evoking a classic horror vibe. Overall, the game successfully balances lightheartedness with unsettling elements to create a unique atmosphere.
“The atmosphere is quite nice, almost made me feel like a kid again... those mornings :)”
“The creepy atmosphere, eerie music, and fairly disturbing story really makes it feel like a possible PS2 classic.”
“Ambient sound is great and creates a creepy atmosphere.”
“Exaggerated facial expressions, comically excessive bad language, and 'pranks' of ever-escalating severity make the characters feel inhuman and the atmosphere utterly unhinged.”
“The creepy atmosphere, eerie music, and fairly disturbing story really make it feel like a possible PS2 classic.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively balances its disturbing horror narrative with moments of humor, such as the inclusion of a whoopee cushion, creating an oddly entertaining contrast between dark themes and comedic elements.
“Good game with a disturbing horror story, but with some funny moments like the whoopee cushion.”
“It's somehow incredibly dark while maintaining an oddly humorous feel too.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music is praised for its eerie and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the game's creepy vibe and complementing the disturbing narrative, reminiscent of classic PS2 titles.
“The music is nice and the visuals are not that bad.”
“The creepy atmosphere, eerie music, and fairly disturbing story really make it feel like a possible PS2 classic.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a linear storyline that limits its replayability, as players may not find significant incentives to replay it after completing the main narrative.
“The story is very linear with not much replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by tedious and monotonous gameplay, with many finding it overly simplistic and predictable. Additionally, the attempt to evoke nostalgia through graphics is seen as lacking effort, contributing to an overall sense of frustration among players.
“The grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the game.”
“It's just a slog through the same content over and over again, making progress feel more like a punishment than an achievement.”
“The gameplay is bogged down by excessive grinding, turning what could be an exciting adventure into a tedious routine.”
