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[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank

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82%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
82% User Score Based on 162 reviews

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[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank is a single player casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by BOBER BROS and was released on June 21, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

KEY FEATURES: Bite-Sized Adventure: Dive into an immersive experience that lasts approximately 40 minutes, perfect for a quick gaming session Retro PS2-Inspired Graphics: Relive the nostalgic charm of early 2000s gaming with visuals reminiscent of the beloved PS2 era Unique Setting: Explore a quaint and authentic Interslavic village, bringing a distinctive cultural flavor to your gaming expe…

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Short and effective indie horror game with strong narrative and psychological tension.
  • Unique use of Interslavic language and retro-style graphics that add to the game's unsettling atmosphere.
  • Well-paced story with memorable characters and creative camera work enhances immersion.
  • Very short gameplay duration with limited interactivity and linear progression.
  • AI-generated voice acting detracts from the emotional impact and immersion.
  • Some players found the story predictable, abrupt ending underwhelming, and repetitive elements irritating.

  • story

    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The story is a short but disturbing psychological horror centered on children’s dark mischief and unraveling sinister events, praised for its unsettling atmosphere and unique approach. However, it is often described as predictable, rushed, and somewhat underwhelming, with some players noting issues like AI voice acting and forced elements that detract from immersion. Overall, it offers a concise, intense narrative experience that resonates more as an interactive story than a traditional game.

    • “What begins as a story rooted in youthful mischief and casual humor gradually reveals itself to be a tense psychological descent, using contrast and expectation to generate fear rather than relying solely on constant shocks.”
    • “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.”
    • “Unfortunately, I think the story has some huge shortcomings.”
    • “The game can get a bit irritating because the scenery repeats a lot, and the story is predictable.”
    • “For one, the story feels very rushed.”

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a traditional first-person horror "walking simulator" focused on exploration and narrative rather than complex mechanics, resulting in a short, somewhat repetitive experience. While mechanically simple and lacking polish, creative storytelling elements and atmospheric touches help maintain player interest despite its limited depth and brevity.

    • “Gameplay follows a traditional first-person horror structure, emphasizing exploration, observation, and narrative progression over complex mechanics.”
    • “The mechanics are mostly walking around; however, the story itself and some creative uses of the camera prevent this game from ever being boring and make for some extremely interesting segments.”
    • “The gameplay is standard narrative adventure ('walking simulator') fare with a couple of neat little twists, and for what it is, they pull off some interesting jukes and misdirects.”
    • “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 gameplay is alright, I think if it was longer it would've definitely gotten repetitive walking back and forth from the same 3 places.”
    • “That said, players looking for deep mechanics, branching narratives, or replay-heavy systems may find the experience limited.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game's graphics strongly embrace a retro, early 3D style reminiscent of PlayStation 1 and 2-era horror titles, evoking nostalgia with a creepy and unique art style. While many appreciate the old-school aesthetic and atmospheric visuals, some find the graphics messy and feel the "nostalgia" approach lacks effort and polish. Overall, the visuals contribute to the game's unsettling mood, though tastes on the style vary.

    • “Visually, the game adopts a retro, early-3D aesthetic reminiscent of PlayStation 2–era horror titles.”
    • “The graphics are incredible and evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.”
    • “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.”
    • “Expect humour, twists and PS1 style graphics.”

  • emotional

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a strong emotional impact through its slow, atmospheric opening and thematic focus, creating a psychological depth beyond typical horror. Players quickly become emotionally invested, appreciating its nuanced portrayal of complex relationships and unsettling characters. Overall, it evokes thought-provoking and heartfelt responses rather than relying solely on scares.

    • “This slow opening is one of the game’s strengths, as it establishes emotional context before subverting it.”
    • “This thematic focus gives the experience emotional weight beyond simple scare tactics.”
    • “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.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its slow-building dread, creepy music, and psychological tension, creating an engaging and eerie horror experience without relying on jump scares. Its ambient sounds and unsettling story evoke a nostalgic, almost classic horror feel. Although the game is brief and linear, the atmosphere remains its strongest and most memorable element.

    • “The focus remains firmly on atmosphere, pacing, and psychological tension, ensuring that nothing distracts from the slow-building sense of dread.”
    • “The creepy atmosphere, eerie music, and fairly disturbing story really make it feel like a possible PS2 classic.”
    • “Ambient sound is great and creates a creepy atmosphere.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game blends casual, silly dialogue—enhanced by a unique interslavic language—with dark, psychological themes, creating a contrast that shifts from lightheartedness to unsettling tension. While the comedic moments, like playful interactions and dark comedy elements, are appreciated, the narrative reveals deeper, more disturbing emotions that overshadow the humor. Overall, the humor serves as a clever setup for a darker, more psychological horror experience.

    • “I enjoyed and recommend this: funny, interslavic, somewhat relatable characters, dark-comedy horror simulation where you and your 2 friends head down a dark path.”
    • “Good game with a disturbing horror story, but with some funny moments like the whoopee cushion.”
    • “Playing this myself, well... I can tell you this much, the game only lasts about 30 minutes from start to finish, the game doesn't have any multiple endings and there are no dialog choices yet you are put in situations with a classroom and a handful of other characters about 3-4 in particular where you have no way of selecting any choice dialog responses as Filip either way. The game uses a silly sounding interslavic language unique to the game series Bober Bros have started creating, the dialog in this game was funny, but if anyone was realistically put in the situations this game portrays, it'd be a whole new atmospheric meaning of dark, anxiety, depression, anger and other such emotions, psychopathy included all wrapped up in a nice little package tied with a bow ribbon.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as tedious and monotonous, with some players finding it easy for achievement farming but tiresome due to repetitive walking and simplistic gameplay. The overall experience feels unengaging and lacks effort in design.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “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.”
    • “Good but the walking is a bit tedious.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for creating a creepy, eerie atmosphere that enhances the game's unsettling and classic horror vibe.

    • “I really like the atmosphere and the creepy music.”
    • “The creepy atmosphere, eerie music, and fairly disturbing story really make it feel like a possible PS2 classic.”
    • “The music is nice and the visuals are not that bad.”
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[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank is a casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for [Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank include first-person, indie, surreal, psychological, psychological horror and others.

[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank is available on PC and Windows.

[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank was released on June 21, 2024.

[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank was developed by BOBER BROS.

[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked [Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

[Bober Bros] It's Just A Prank is a single player game.

Similar games include Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker, [Bober Bros] The Hole, The Park, I'm counting to 6..., Cave Crawler and others.