Bulby: Diamond Course

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"Bulby: Diamond Course" is a vibrant 3D platformer that follows Bulby's journey to retrieve diamonds stolen by Princess Natasha. The game features Story Mode, Versus Mode, Coop, Multiplayer, and a Course Editor for creating and sharing levels. Players control Bulby's shots, considering angle, power, and trajectory to defeat enemies and progress. Up to 4 players can compete in multiplayer mode to claim the diamond crown. Character count: 211.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and upbeat music that many players find enjoyable.
The level editor and multiplayer mode add value and fun to the gameplay experience.
Some players have found the game to be a charming distraction, especially for fans of Kirby's Dream Course.

The game suffers from poor optimization, clunky controls, and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Many players criticize the amateurish course design and inconsistent physics, which detract from the overall experience.
The audio balancing is off, with some sound effects and music being excessively loud, and the music itself is often described as bland and unappealing.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its upbeat and jazzy qualities, while others criticize it as awful and mind-numbing. Many users note issues with audio balancing, where music and sound effects vary significantly in volume, and express a desire for more original compositions to enhance the overall atmosphere. Despite the divisive opinions, the graphics are consistently highlighted as a strong point alongside the music.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Honestly, it's super cheap, has great music, and a very cute art style.”
- “The music is upbeat and jazzy; you can even spot some familiar tunes (the second-last level of world 1 sounded a lot like 'Carol of the Bells').”
- “The audio balancing is way off, with some music and sound effects being much louder than others.”
- “I would have been critical either way, but I might have kept playing the game if it wasn't for that horrible, mind-numbing music.”
- “There's no excuse to use music that sets such a terrible atmosphere.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay features a golf and billiard-like mechanic, but suffers from clunky controls and a lack of polish, making it feel less engaging than similar mobile apps. Players report frustration with navigation and difficulty, as well as a lack of excitement and feedback during gameplay, leading to an overall unsatisfactory experience. While the mechanics are sound, the execution falls flat due to poor user interface and minimal audio-visual engagement.
- “The game features a mobile-app-like physics/billiards ball mechanic as you propel yourself around various obstacle courses to collect diamonds.”
- “The UI needs some work, but that's okay; nothing that can disturb the gameplay.”
- “Mechanically, it's sound, but it all just falls flat.”
- “Terrible gameplay and terrible difficulty.”
- “From a gameplay point of view, the controls felt very clunky. Getting Bulby to where you actually wanted him felt like a chore, and since I didn't get the hang of it, I failed multiple times on the first world alone.”
- “Mechanically it's sound, but it all just falls flat.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute art style and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the visuals for feeling outdated and inconsistent with the game's design. While the music is highlighted as a strong point, the graphics are described as lacking the polish expected from a PC title, often resembling those of a console game. Overall, there is a sense that the graphics could benefit from more attention to detail and cohesion with the game's feel.
- “The only likable thing so far is the graphics and music.”
- “Honestly, it's super cheap, has great music, and a very cute art style.”
- “Pro: very good job on the graphics and music.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “I'd rather see a simple image of the ground below, like in Kirby, rather than seeing that real-time rendered photorealistic water which clashes with the game's aesthetics.”
- “Altogether, I guess what I'm getting at is a lack of attention to game feel in the game's controls, audio, and visuals.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, players note a frustrating gameplay mechanic, as the lack of a restart option forces them to exit and restart the story mode after failing a level.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is no restart option, so you have to quit the level and start story mode again.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with many users reporting that it barely runs and is plagued by performance issues.
- “Barely runs - horrible optimization”
- “The game is plagued by performance issues that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its cute and humorous elements, drawing comparisons to Kirby's Dream Course, which appeals to fans of the franchise.
- “Very cute and funny game; it looks like Kirby's Dream Course (that's the reason I bought this game, I'm a huge Kirby fan).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game to be slow and tedious, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “God, this game is slow and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I spend more time grinding than actually enjoying the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its poor musical choices, which detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “There's no excuse to use music that sets such a terrible atmosphere.”

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