Bubble People

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Bubble People is a single player simulation game. It was developed by liujiajun and was released on October 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Bubble People is a point-and-click game, click on things with your mouse and have some fun!

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,204 reviews

story95 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features a unique storytelling method using emojis, which adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
Popping objects is satisfying and the game provides a relaxing experience with its calming music.
The game explores deep themes of loneliness and the consequences of isolating oneself, resonating with many players.

The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, especially with the requirement to hold down the mouse button to pop objects.
The story is often confusing and abstract, making it difficult for some players to fully grasp its meaning.
The screen shaking effect when popping objects can be disorienting and may detract from the overall experience.

story
331 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is conveyed through abstract symbols and emojis, leading to mixed interpretations among players; some find it touching and deep, while others struggle to understand its meaning. Many appreciate the emotional undertones related to love, heartbreak, and personal struggles, but the lack of clear narrative can leave players confused or disengaged. Overall, the unique storytelling approach garners both praise for its creativity and criticism for its ambiguity.
- “A beautiful love story that was highly entertaining.”
- “The story is totally heartbreaking and really deep, but it is still really relatable.”
- “This game tells a very cute and sad story of heartbreak; in just 20 minutes you can finish the story part and honestly not a bad game, I'd even pay for this.”
- “The story makes no sense at all, but in some way it feels deep.”
- “The vague story may leave players confused rather than intrigued.”
- “I didn't really understand the story that well since it's told in visual symbols rather than actual dialogue.”
music
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the emotional depth of the story. The soundtrack features a blend of delicate piano tunes, lo-fi tracks, and ambient sounds that complement the gameplay and narrative effectively. Overall, players find the music to be a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's relaxing atmosphere and immersive experience.
- “The music features delicately melodic piano tunes and lo-fi tracks that manage to be uplifting yet slightly melancholy and fit the casual gameplay and emotive narrative well.”
- “Beautiful music, cute art style, and a wonderful message.”
- “The background music is really beautiful and it helps you immerse yourself in the game.”
- “The music puts you off, but the truth is that this is some horror story.”
- “If you just want something with chill music to pass the time with, this is fine; otherwise, give this a hard pass.”
- “I don't think I got the right meaning of this game; this dude just blows things up because it bothers him, starts small with lightbulbs, music, but then they progress to birds and people and they just kill everything and I started to lose the vibe after that.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics focused on popping objects, which many players find initially satisfying but ultimately repetitive and tedious over time. While the game offers a relaxing experience with a beautiful story and engaging visuals, the lack of variety and challenge can lead to a sense of monotony, making it less appealing for extended play. Overall, it is a casual and easy-to-grasp experience, but may not hold players' interest for long due to its limited gameplay depth.
- “A beautiful story and relaxing gameplay.”
- “The primary mechanic involves pressing and holding on different items to pop them, teamed with shaky animations, paint splatter, and a satisfying sound effect; this is quite a tactile and meditative process.”
- “It will take just under an hour to complete (unless playing endless mode!) and offers fun, laid-back gameplay, tactile mechanics, a cute cartoon art style, and a delicately emotional story.”
- “The gameplay is just tedious after about 15 minutes.”
- “While the popping mechanics are fun at first, the lack of variety and challenge can make the gameplay feel stale after a short time.”
- “Repetitive and bland gameplay, vague and pointless narrative.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and clean art style, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and a minimalist aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While many players find the visuals charming and atmospheric, some express that the simplicity can become monotonous over time. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's relaxing and engaging nature, despite a few criticisms regarding their repetitiveness.
- “The artwork looks great and the game itself is very enjoyable and relaxing to play.”
- “I love the art style and the pops of color when you burst things!”
- “It was a perfect mix of color and black lining; the art style really complements the game.”
- “The art style gets annoying after a while and the popping is annoying.”
- “Bad mechanics, bad story, mediocre graphics.”
- “Some of the visuals can be a little nauseating as a warning.”
emotional
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players expressing that it evokes deep feelings through its unique storytelling method using symbols instead of words. The combination of a touching narrative, melancholic music, and heartfelt themes of self-discovery, loneliness, and connection resonates strongly, often leading to tears and profound reflections on life. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the emotional impact remains a standout feature, making it a memorable experience for many.
- “The emotional journey of self-discovery is a profound experience that prompts players to reflect on their own lives.”
- “The story is an interesting emotional tale all told through the hidden object style with no words along with relaxing and melancholic music.”
- “Beautiful game that uses art and music to convey a touching story to the player.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing frustration over the monotonous clicking mechanics and lack of challenge after initial levels. While some appreciate the unique storytelling and art, the gameplay quickly becomes aggravating, leading to a sense of boredom rather than enjoyment. Despite its free and short nature, the grindy elements detract from the overall experience, making it hard for players to stay engaged.
- “The gameplay is just tedious after about 15 minutes.”
- “Just pop, and it will get tedious fast.”
- “I didn't enjoy this enough to play to the end; after a few levels, the popping gets really tedious - you're popping probably a hundred objects, and each pop takes a couple seconds of holding your mouse over the object.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both deep and absurd, often revolving around dark themes such as loneliness and violence, with players finding amusement in exaggerated scenarios like characters exploding. Many reviews highlight the clever dialogue and comedic elements, particularly in relation to political satire, making it a unique and entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with deeper emotional undertones, leaving players both amused and contemplative.
- “Quite a funny artistic game, worth trying out.”
- “Very funny; I get that this is a game about loneliness and reticence.”
- “Hilarious game about Trump; best dialogue ever.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant graphics and immersive qualities, effectively transporting players away from reality. It conveys deep themes about appreciating life and accepting others' perspectives, while also reflecting a range of emotional experiences, from solitude to enjoyment.
- “This game's atmosphere really pops!”
- “I liked the game atmosphere and how it represented the void in our lives - also how we should appreciate what we have around us, thus the part of accepting others' opinions.”
- “Helps you to get away from reality for a moment, while enjoying the atmosphere, music, and little tasks.”
- “There are times you hate the atmosphere around you, times you want to be alone.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many players finding it plain and lacking in incentives to revisit after completing it. While it offers a casual experience for a quick playthrough, there is little motivation to engage with the game again.
- “As a gamer, it's kind of plain; there's not much to it, and after you beat it, there's very little replay value other than to hear the popping sound.”
- “5/10 - not really replayable, fairly casual, but definitely interesting for a quick playthrough.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally view stability as a mixed bag, with some embracing the occasional glitches as charming quirks that add character to the gaming experience. However, these inconsistencies may detract from the overall gameplay for others.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a strong resistance to microtransactions and loot boxes, with players expressing a desire to combat the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics in games. This sentiment reflects a collective push for fairer monetization practices in the gaming industry.
- “Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”