Bone: Out From Boneville

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
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In "Bone: Out From Boneville," navigate Fone Bone's journey to find his cousins through a whimsical world filled with quirky creatures such as rat creatures, talking bugs, and a dragon. After being separated from his family due to a locust attack, Fone Bone must outwit menacing foes to return to Boneville. This captivating adventure combines humor, puzzle-solving, and a touch of suspense to keep you engaged throughout the gameplay.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • A fun adaptation of the first Bone graphic novel, appealing to fans of the series.
  • The game features charming characters and humor that can entertain younger audiences.
  • It's a short and easy-going adventure game, making it accessible for children and casual gamers.
  • The graphics are outdated and the gameplay feels unpolished, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The puzzles are simplistic and often tedious, lacking depth and challenge for older players.
  • The game is very short, with a runtime of around 2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • story26 mentions

    The story in the game is generally faithful to the original comic but lacks depth and memorability, with many reviewers noting that the characters and plot are underdeveloped. While some players appreciated the humor and interactive elements, others found the narrative simplistic and the pacing slow, leading to a feeling of incompleteness. Overall, the game is seen more as an interactive storybook than a fully realized gaming experience, with a significant portion of the story left unresolved.

    • “They enjoyed the story and worked together to choose where to go and what to do next.”
    • “It's got great humor for people of all ages, puzzles are fair, the dialogues and story are very fun and the characters are remarkable and professionally voiced.”
    • “Bone: Out from Boneville follows the story rather well.”
    • “The story is quite faithful to the comic book, but that's it.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story is not complete; they should have made more episodes but didn't.”
    • “As for the story, it seems to follow according to the comics with minor changes to add more 'gameplay' or just a crappy excuse for you to waste more time in a 10-minute conversation with a character or minigame.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and low-resolution, leading to a less enjoyable experience. However, some appreciate the charming art style and find the visuals adequate for the game's narrative focus. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they are often deemed tolerable within the context of the gameplay.

    • “Telltale's first adventure game is a fairly short, graphically charming game which is clearly aimed at children.”
    • “Awesome puzzles (excluding the possum one) and great art style.”
    • “Visuals are nice, the characters are pretty funny/interesting.”
    • “This game is garbage, it's boring, the graphics are outdated and make me want to vomit. I bought this in 2016 and even then I didn't enjoy it.”
    • “The old graphics and low resolution may seem painful after playing a modern video game.”
    • “Poor graphics and gameplay, great story, just read the books.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a classic point-and-click style, characteristic of early Telltale games, but it suffers from unpolished mechanics and numerous glitches. While some puzzles and humorous moments exist, they fail to compensate for the overall lackluster experience, which is further hindered by a short playtime of under two hours. Players noted that the gameplay feels repetitive and often detracts from the story, making it a mixed experience.

    • “Gameplay is mostly classic, light, point-and-click style with a few twists along the way, some good and some not as good.”
    • “The mechanics of the point-and-click system are at times a little off, but since this was Telltale Games' first attempt in the genre, I will forgive them for that small error.”
    • “The gameplay is very similar to other Telltale games.”
    • “The puzzles are boring and the few funny scenes are not enough to overcome the bad gameplay and a lot of glitches.”
    • “You can definitely feel that this was an early Telltale game as the gameplay feels unpolished.”
    • “The mechanics of the point and click system are at times a little off, but since this was Telltale Games' first attempt in the genre, I will forgive them on that small error.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the funny dialogue, remarkable characters, and good voice acting that appeals to a wide age range. However, some players feel that the humor is not enough to compensate for the game's lackluster puzzles and technical issues. Overall, while the humor is abundant and enjoyable, it may not fully elevate the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It's got great humor for people of all ages, puzzles are fair (only had to use the in-game help once to figure out what I was doing wrong), the dialogues and story are very fun and the characters are remarkable and professionally voiced.”
    • “Pretty adventure game, with a good sense of humor and funny characters.”
    • “The humor is abundant, and is appropriate for most age ranges (alcohol and tobacco use).”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with many tasks feeling like simplistic chores that extend the overall experience unnecessarily. While the crisp graphics provide some relief from the monotony, the gameplay is generally considered unengaging, particularly for adult players, though it may appeal more to children.

    • “Negatives: it's tedious and boring, making it feel much longer than the short runtime.”
    • “These are quite simplistic and frankly I found them rather tedious, although kids would probably enjoy them.”
    • “Game play is point and click, with 2 chase sequences that you can skip; most of the tasks are tedious chores, but nothing outrageously bad.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as character movement problems and inventory code errors that may require players to replay sections. While some users find the overall experience acceptable, the frequent technical problems detract from the enjoyment.

    • “The puzzles are boring, and the few funny scenes are not enough to overcome the bad gameplay and numerous glitches.”
    • “The game is quite buggy, and there's a problem where the character doesn't go where you want him to.”
    • “The game isn't bad overall, but it's extremely buggy, and you can be forced to replay the entire game at certain points due to bugged inventory code.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of character designs in the game is mixed; while the cartoonish rendering of gran'ma ben is well-executed, the more realistic portrayal of Rose falls short, resembling poorly executed CGI. However, Rose's voicework helps to elevate her overall performance despite the visual shortcomings.

    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a game from a decade ago, with constant frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “I can't believe how unoptimized this game is; it crashes frequently and takes forever to load.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, but the optimization is a disaster, making it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised as great, enhancing the overall experience and contributing positively to the gameplay atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere and keeps me engaged.”
    • “The variety of tracks keeps things fresh and exciting throughout my playthrough.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is criticized for being sparse and uninspired, leaving players feeling that it lacks depth and engagement.

    • “It's a rather empty game, lacking in atmosphere and inspiration.”
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Play time

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2hAverage play time
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