Brilliant Bob
- May 19, 2015
- Zonitron Productions
- 16h median play time
"Brilliant Bob" is a single-player platformer game that kicks off an action-adventure saga about a brilliant character from Sekotwana. The game boasts an interesting plot, along with fast-paced puzzles and thrilling level designs. However, the gameplay has been criticized for its flaws, making it a less-than-perfect start to the saga. Despite its shortcomings, players can still enjoy the story and challenging levels that the game has to offer.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features amazing graphics and a captivating story that keeps players engaged.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It's a fun game for casual play, especially for those looking to collect trading cards.
- The controls are imprecise and often lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The camera angles are poorly designed, making navigation difficult and disorienting.
- Many players find the platforming mechanics to be inconsistent, with issues like unresponsive double jumps and slippery movement.
- story38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as amazing and heart-wrenching, while others criticize it as simplistic, cliché, or poorly presented. Many agree that the narrative is a highlight, despite its shortcomings, but some feel it is overshadowed by gameplay issues or lacks depth. Overall, the story is seen as a significant element, though opinions on its quality vary widely.
“This unbelievably fun platformer features an awesome, heart-breaking story with an amazing villain.”
“The story is nice, graphics are nice, mechanics are nice, only thing wrong with it would probably be the platforms.”
“The story is simple, easy to follow and comprehend, and somewhat a cliché, but also a fun and engaging experience.”
“The story is pretty much non-existent, and presented in the intro by a crappy slideshow that plays every time you start up the game.”
“The story is dumb and the game looks like it was made by a 5 year old.”
“The story is simple, easy to follow and comprehend, and somewhat a cliché, but also a fun and.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "gorgeous," while others criticize them as outdated, inconsistent, or simplistic. Many users note that the visuals can be appealing for the price, but issues with art style and performance detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to cater to a younger audience, though opinions vary widely on their quality and execution.
“Amazing graphics! I would pay £30 for this game; it's incredible. The soundtrack is bloomin' crazy, and it's an all-around great game. I would recommend it to anyone from the age of 1 month old to around 78 years. Great 10/10, would buy again!”
“It hooked me in with its masterful puzzle design and gorgeous visuals, then compelled me forward as I began to carve out my own purpose on the island.”
“The graphics are good for the price, and the game overall was a bit of fun.”
“The graphics cannot keep a consistent art style.”
“The graphics are passable - the background looks good, but many assets look out of place and bad.”
“The graphics are simplistic and crude.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others criticize it for clunky controls, awkward mechanics, and frustrating level navigation. Many reviewers note that despite a promising concept and decent graphics, the execution falls short, leading to a lack of satisfaction and a feeling of rushed design. Overall, while some aspects of gameplay can be fun, significant issues detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is so good that you don't want to quit, unless you want to give this game a review!”
“The level select world has various game mechanics that you must navigate to reach any level.”
“Some might call this a quick cash grab with Unity assets, but the gameplay is fun for a few bucks.”
“I can tell this game has a meaningful concept behind it, but the gameplay falls way behind its intentions.”
“The design is simple, edging on rushed-to-finish and the gameplay isn't really satisfying.”
“However, gameplay is difficult with obscure controls and angles that don't really flow well.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as "incredible" and "crazy," while others criticize it as repetitive, boring, and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks. Many players find the music confusing and poorly integrated, particularly noting its tendency to restart with each level and its lack of engagement. Overall, the soundtrack appears to be a significant point of contention among players, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic to overwhelmingly negative.
“Amazing graphics, I would pay £30 for this game, it's incredible, the soundtrack is bloomin' crazy and all around a great game. I would recommend it to anyone from the age of 1 month old to around 78 years. Great 10/10, would buy again!”
“The game even has a timer in it in case you want to speedrun it and the music is okay.”
“The music in this game is also really confusing.”
“Some of the tracks sound alright, but others sound more like royalty-free music that vloggers put in the background of their YouTube videos.”
“I tried to make it funny but I can't; it's too awful to make fun of. The soundtrack, which I thought would at least be decent, literally just makes me think about everything bad in life. It's dull, slow, and uneventful.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting occasional glitches and bugs, such as problematic jumping mechanics, while others feel these issues are minor compared to the overall enjoyment of the game. However, there are also complaints about frequent and disruptive glitches that can detract from the experience.
“The game constantly glitches out and there's nothing you can do.”
“It has a few glitches here and there, but that's nothing compared to the fun I had.”
“Buggy jumping (can climb up certain walls).”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as initially amusing due to its poor quality, but this novelty quickly fades, leaving players with a sense of disappointment. Attempts to find humor in the experience are often thwarted by the game's overall dullness and lack of engaging content.
“It was so bad that it was funny, and that made it somehow enjoyable.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging and heart-wrenching story, complemented by a compelling villain, which adds significant emotional depth to the platforming experience. However, there is a suggestion that the game's development may lack ongoing support or refinement.
“This unbelievably fun platformer features an awesome, heart-breaking story with an amazing villain.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's atmosphere falls short, suggesting that it lacks the engaging design and immersive qualities found in better-crafted titles, such as "Alice: Madness Returns."
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues.
“The optimization is really poor.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues.”
“I experienced constant frame drops due to bad optimization.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a potential cash grab using basic assets, yet many players find the gameplay enjoyable for its low price.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should just to enjoy the game.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”
“The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment, turning what could be a great game into a money-making scheme.”
