Hypersensitive Bob

About

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is genuinely fun to play and offers a surprising amount of synergies and secrets.
It has a nice art style and is easy to learn, making it accessible for new players.
The game provides replayability with different power-ups and character unlocks, allowing for varied playthroughs.

The game lacks content, with only 3 characters and 2 main bosses, making it feel short and repetitive.
Controls can feel clunky and counterintuitive, which may hinder the overall experience.
There is little to no story or explanation of mechanics, leading to confusion for players.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 visuals are appealing, some players noted that the overall experience felt limited due to the game's short length and lack of content.
- “The visuals are nice, and the music is nice but repetitive.”
- “Game is fun enough and has a nice art style, playing 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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is largely criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with players expressing confusion over its purpose, which seems to revolve around the character Bob's numerous allergies. Additionally, the absence of a proper narrative structure or even a main menu detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that each playthrough offers a unique experience, making it both addictive and engaging. The artistic design further enhances the desire to revisit the game.
- “Honestly, one of the most artsy, addictive, and simple games that has great replayability, and every journey is different.”
- “Replayability is a key feature; each playthrough feels unique.”
- “Every journey in this game is different, making it highly replayable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as nice but repetitive, featuring only one loop throughout the experience. While it adds to the overall enjoyment, its lack of variety may detract from longer play sessions.
- “The visuals are nice, and the music is enjoyable, though a bit repetitive with only one loop.”
- “The music is nice but repetitive; there is only one loop.”
- “The visuals are nice, but the music lacks variety and becomes monotonous.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with some users noting the absence of a main menu as indicative of a rushed or incomplete design. Overall, it is described as simplistic and unfulfilling.
- “They didn't even bother with a main menu, and the gameplay is as shallow as a puddle.”