Hypersensitive Bob

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Hypersensitive Bob is allergic to everything. Armed with a modified asthma pipe, Bob decides to explore the world and get over his allergies in order to lead a normal life in this low-poly, cartoony sky platform crawler.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is genuinely fun to play once you get the hang of the controls, offering a quirky and colorful experience similar to Binding of Isaac.
There is a surprising amount of synergies and secrets, providing replayability and variety in gameplay.
The visuals and music are nice, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere despite some repetitiveness.

The game lacks depth and content, with only a few characters, bosses, and no significant story or tutorial, making it feel shallow.
Controls can feel clunky and counterintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game is either too easy or excessively difficult, with little balance in difficulty, and it can be completed quickly, leaving players wanting more.

graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their nice art style, featuring bright and cheery visuals that contrast with a darker thematic undercurrent. While the overall aesthetic is appealing, some players noted that the repetitive music detracts from the experience.
- “The visuals are nice, and the music is nice but repetitive.”
- “Game is fun enough and has a nice art style; it plays similarly to Binding of Isaac.”
- “I quickly realized that while it may seem bright and cheery on the surface due to the cute graphics, there is definitely a darker undercurrent to the game.”
- “I quickly realized that while it may seem bright and cheery on the surface (due to the cute graphics), there is definitely a darker undercurrent to the game.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being unclear and lacking depth, with players noting that it revolves around the character Bob's allergies but fails to provide any meaningful narrative or storytelling elements. Additionally, the absence of a proper main menu contributes to the overall confusion regarding the game's plot.
- “I have no clue what the story is really supposed to represent, besides Bob having a lot of allergies.”
- “But... unlikely... there is no storytelling at all; the game starts without even a decent main menu.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability, with each playthrough providing a unique experience that keeps players engaged and coming back for more. Its artistic design and addictive gameplay further enhance its appeal.
- “Honestly, one of the most artsy, addictive, and simple games that has great replayability, with every journey feeling different.”
- “Replayability is a key feature; each playthrough offers a unique experience.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, making the game endlessly replayable.”
- “Honestly one of the most artsy, addictive, and simple games that has some replayability, and every journey is different.”
- “Replayability (each playthrough is different)”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nice but repetitive, featuring only one loop throughout the experience. While it adds to the overall atmosphere, its lack of variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The visuals are nice, and the music is enjoyable, though it can be a bit repetitive with only one loop.”
- “The music is nice but repetitive; there is only one loop.”
- “The game finished until the last boss in 1.4 hours, and while the visuals are nice, the music lacks variety.”
- “I would have felt robbed if I paid more, but for 60 cents, you get what you paid for; the music is enjoyable but doesn't change.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with some users noting the absence of a main menu as indicative of a rushed or minimalistic design.
- “They didn't even bother with a main menu, and the gameplay is as shallow as a puddle.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The missions feel repetitive and lack any real challenge or engagement.”