Bobok

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Bobok is a single player action game. It was developed by Secta and was released on November 11, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game is a well-made and visually creative adaptation of Dostoevsky's 'Bobok', enhancing the original story with engaging art and music.
It offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience, successfully gamifying literature and making it more interactive.
The addition of hypertext provides educational context, enriching the narrative and making it accessible to those unfamiliar with the source material.

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 traditional visual novel experience.
The main menu interface is minimal, offering only language options, which could be improved for a better user experience.

story
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The story is a visually creative adaptation of Dostoevsky's short work, enhanced by hypertext that deepens the narrative experience. It presents an intriguing and thought-provoking critique of social issues, resonating with themes from "Amusing Ourselves to Death." While it is more of a visual novel than a traditional game, its engaging presentation and reflective nature make it a compelling experience.
- “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.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and impact, with many finding it engaging and well-composed. However, some users noted that the repetition of a short 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 one song that’s 30 seconds long 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.”
graphics
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The graphics effectively convey the game's mood, enhancing the intriguing and unusual story. Overall, the visuals are praised as great and visually appealing.
- “The graphics present the mood well, enhancing the intriguing and weird story.”
- “The visuals are overall great to look at.”