Franky the Bumwalker: REBORN

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Franky the Bumwalker: REBORN is a single player action game. It was developed by Onlyjoy's production and was released on March 3, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Franky the Bumwalker: REBORN is an adventure game featuring quirky hero travelling in unique and fun world. Explore Tubo world, inhabited by unique creatures. Solve the mystery of Zakruel - mystic artifact that grants his owner happiness. Meet Lulambas - worm-like folks, that can travel underground. Become a cool guy! Features original soundtrack by famous Monti. Due to the unfortunate side effe…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and absurd experience that combines humor with a childlike art style, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate quirky indie games.
Franky the Bumwalker: REBORN features fun characters and a lighthearted plot, providing a charming adventure that can be appreciated by both kids and adults.
The game includes engaging music and a variety of humorous dialogues, enhancing the overall whimsical atmosphere of the gameplay.

The graphics are simplistic and poorly executed, resembling low-effort Flash games, which may disappoint players expecting higher visual quality from a PC game.
Controls are uncustomizable and can be inconvenient, potentially making the game unplayable for some users, especially those with different abilities.
The gameplay is limited to simple fetch quests and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and a lack of engagement for some players.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplistic and low-quality 2D art style, reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games. Users noted a lack of resolution options and customization settings, contributing to an overall impression of laziness in the visual presentation, which falls short of the high standards expected from PC games.
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and intriguing dialogues that include several amusing moments, adding a unique charm to the overall experience.
- “The dialogues are weird but quite interesting, featuring some genuinely humorous moments.”
- “The humor in the game is quirky and keeps you laughing throughout the experience.”
- “I love how the game blends absurdity with clever jokes that catch you off guard.”
monetization
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The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it is perceived as a genuine effort rather than a cash grab or asset flip, which is often seen in other Russian games on Steam. However, there is some uncertainty regarding the target audience for the game.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the game itself is enjoyable, the constant prompts to purchase in-game currency are frustrating and disrupt the flow of play.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay primarily consists of leisurely fetch quests, culminating in a satisfying end-game boss battle. Additionally, players can enjoy a standout arcade segment called "lulamba rider," which can be accessed separately once unlocked.
- “Gameplay is mostly a series of leisurely fetch quests, with a nice end-game boss battle and one truly excellent arcade segment that can be played separately from the main game once unlocked: lulamba rider.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its surprising richness, featuring unique tunes for different screens, which enhances the overall experience. One standout moment includes the playful use of "Bile Them Cabbage Down" in the lulamba tunnel, evoking nostalgic and humorous associations for players.
- “The music is surprisingly rich, with usually a different tune for every screen. Is that 'Bile Them Cabbage Down' playing in the Lulamba Tunnel? The chain of associations carries my drifting mind back to the smug fartogen, as boiled cabbage can most definitely be classified as a 'fartogen' of the highest order.”
story
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The story is characterized as a brief and enjoyable narrative featuring quirky characters and a straightforward plot centered around a peculiar bum-walking adventurer.
- “A charming and concise game featuring fun characters and a simple yet engaging plot about a quirky, bum-walking adventurer.”