Bobok
- November 11, 2021
- Secta
Get on Steam"Bobok" is a visual novel based on Dostoyevsky's short story, where a writer, labeled as mad due to his warts, hears voices of undead people at a funeral, offering a satirical and grotesque perspective on human stupidity. The game features a glossary for understanding terms, providing an accessible experience for players interested in Dostoyevsky's original work. Black humor and a cross-section of the author's oeuvre are presented in a kinetic and unusual story.
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Reviews
- The game is a well-made and visually creative adaptation of Dostoevsky's 'Bobok', enhancing the original story with hypertext explanations.
- It offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience, successfully gamifying literature while maintaining the integrity of the source material.
- The art and music are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that complements the intriguing and weird narrative.
- The game is quite short, lasting only about half an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- As a kinetic novel, it lacks branching paths or puzzles, which might disappoint those expecting a more interactive gameplay experience.
- The main menu interface is minimal, offering only language options, which could be improved for a better user experience.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is a visually creative adaptation of Dostoevsky's work, enhanced by hypertext that deepens the narrative experience. It presents an intriguing and thought-provoking critique of social issues, effectively capturing the essence of the original short story while engaging players in reflection. Overall, it is described as a well-made visual novel that piques interest in the source material.
“A fine rendition in itself, greatly enhanced by the addition of hypertext which explains some of what is taking place in the story.”
“Game is half an hour long, the graphics present the mood well, and the story is both intriguing and weird.”
“It is true to Dostoevsky's short story and is presented in a visually creative way.”
“In this story, the protagonist critiques the social situation; people are blind to see the importance. It reminds me of the book 'Amusing Ourselves to Death.'”
“The point of the game/story is still worthy of reflection.”
“Well made and interesting; it definitely piqued my interest in reading the short story it's adapting.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and artistic integration, with many describing it as "fire." However, some users noted that the repetitive looping of a short 30-second track during lengthy scenes can detract from the overall experience.
“Art and music were on point.”
“The music is pretty fire.”
“It might be worth considering not to loop a 30-second song for a scene that takes a while to read through.”
“Might be a consideration to not loop one song that’s 30 seconds long for a scene that takes a while to read through.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for effectively conveying the game's mood, with overall great visuals that enhance the intriguing and unusual story.
“The graphics present the mood well, enhancing the intriguing and weird story.”
“The visuals are overall great to look at.”
