ibb & obb

About

Ibb & Obb is a unique, cooperative puzzle-platformer game for 1-4 players. Characters move in opposite directions in this crossing dimension world. Players must work together to solve puzzles and defeat enemies by coordinating movements and actions to complete each level. A fun and challenging game that promotes teamwork and communication.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,152 reviews

music65 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

Charming and visually appealing art style with a relaxing soundtrack.
Engaging co-op gameplay that requires teamwork and communication to solve puzzles.
Offers a good balance of challenge and fun, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced gamers.

Later levels can become frustratingly difficult, relying heavily on precise timing and coordination.
Connection issues and lag can disrupt the online multiplayer experience.
Lack of a single-player mode limits accessibility for those without a partner to play with.

music
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
38%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall aesthetic and atmosphere. Many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the game's visuals and gameplay, although some note that the default volume can be too loud. Overall, the music is considered a significant highlight, contributing to a pleasant co-op experience.
- “The music adds the right ambience and fits well with the overall theme and style.”
- “Beautiful art, beautiful music, beautiful game.”
- “Ibb & obb features a wonderful soundtrack, fantastic puzzles, beautiful scenery, and fluid gameplay.”
- “The music was indeed too loud to hear your own thoughts or the voice of your co-op partner, but there's a setting in the menu to turn it down.”
- “Secondly, the volume of the music by default is very loud.”
- “Seemed good at first, lackluster music and repetitive gameplay made it boring.”
gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
3%
The gameplay of "ibb & obb" is characterized by its unique mechanics and cooperative puzzle-solving elements, offering a blend of simplicity and increasing complexity as players progress. While some find the jumping mechanics tedious and the later levels require precise timing, the game is praised for its engaging puzzles, charming art style, and smooth physics, making it a fun experience, especially in co-op mode. Overall, it provides a satisfying challenge without feeling unfair, appealing to both casual and more experienced players.
- “The gameplay is polished and features a wide variety of physics-esque puzzles as well as timing-based challenges.”
- “The puzzles are challenging and well-designed, and the mechanics are interesting.”
- “Ibb & obb features a wonderful soundtrack, fantastic puzzles, beautiful scenery, and fluid gameplay.”
- “The puzzles became less puzzly and started to require more mechanical skill to execute, and we just weren't up for a precision platformer anymore.”
- “Jumping mechanics get quite tedious as you level up though, especially when you and your friend have to perfectly time your jumps in order to make it past certain obstacles.”
- “But that excitement and gameplay is short-lived as the puzzle-solving aspects turn into a grinding platformer.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and minimalist art style, which combines vibrant colors and cute character designs that enhance the overall aesthetic experience. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful visuals and smooth animations, noting that the graphics complement the cooperative gameplay and challenging puzzles effectively. Overall, the game's art direction is described as delightful and visually appealing, making it a standout feature for players.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the FPS is incredible.”
- “The art style is amazing, and the music fits perfectly with the atmosphere.”
- “The aesthetic is beautiful and fun too.”
- “Don't be fooled by the clean abstract art style.”
- “Good game but you only get the most out of it when playing on the highest graphics quality.”
- “The cutesy graphics are not to be trusted.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter through fun mechanics, amusing gameplay, and the shared experience of solving puzzles with friends or partners. Many reviews note that the game strikes a balance between being challenging and hilarious, often leading to funny moments during gameplay, including amusing mishaps and interactions. Overall, it is described as a delightful and entertaining experience that enhances cooperative play with humor.
- “It's surprisingly hilarious while also being quite stimulating.”
- “Great for couples, my wife and I can't stop laughing, so much fun.”
- “Hilarious game to play with a friend, you can launch each other high in the air or collide in the air and stop moving entirely.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
44%
38%
The game is criticized for its lack of a narrative, with many reviewers noting that there is no story to connect the levels or enhance the gameplay experience. While some appreciate this absence as it allows for a greater focus on puzzles, others find it disappointing, indicating that the gameplay is primarily puzzle-driven without any engaging plot elements. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes mechanics over storytelling, resulting in a minimalistic narrative approach.
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “Its appeal to casuals and hardcore co-op gamers, creating very hard bonus levels, while the normal story is quite doable.”
- “It was fun to beat and see the story as well!”
- “There is no story even to transition between levels.”
- “I guess the only downside is that it's purely puzzles; there's no story to be found.”
- “Really, there's no story because it wouldn't change that much; the setting is irrelevant, it's more about the art itself.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, enhanced by simple yet appealing graphics and a calming soundtrack. Players appreciate the amiable vibe, which makes it enjoyable for both casual and cooperative play, despite some challenging puzzles. Overall, the combination of art style, sound design, and level design creates a pleasing and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere of this game is absolutely amazing.”
- “The graphics are simple and relaxing, the music fits perfectly with the atmosphere.”
- “The sound design beautifully facilitates this calm atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the game wouldn't be there if the soundtrack wasn't there or if it was another soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack adds a lot of atmosphere to make this game well worth the money.”
- “Fun game for if you have friends to play with, very chill atmosphere, but can get enraging to play if you can't figure out how to solve the puzzles.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to improve scores and collect all items, others feel that it lacks significant replay value due to its quick completion time and limited co-op mechanics. Overall, it may appeal to those seeking to maximize their scores, but many find it falls short in offering substantial reasons to replay.
- “It also seems to have some replayability since it keeps track of how many of those gem things you collect per stage.”
- “So there is a replay value, especially if you want to get all the points in each level.”
- “- replay value (improve your score)”
- “This game has almost no replay value though.”
- “I'm not really sure if there's any replayability.”
- “It doesn't have much replayability value.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly in online co-op mode, with frequent bugs such as incorrect enemy visibility and player spawning problems. Despite these glitches, some players still find it enjoyable, highlighting its overall quality as a platformer.
- “Fun for two, light play, but very buggy at times.”
- “That being said, online co-op is very buggy.”
- “Very buggy in multiplayer - mines resetting incorrectly, players not being spawned but moving on others' screens.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy, such as the uplifting little dancing characters at the end of levels, alongside profound heartbreak experienced during pivotal gameplay moments. This blend of positive and negative emotions contributes to a memorable and impactful gaming experience.
- “The little dancing guys at the end of each level really made me feel good.”
- “Most heartbreaking moment ever.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly as jumping mechanics become more challenging and require precise timing. While the game starts off fun and engaging, it ultimately shifts towards repetitive gameplay, diminishing the initial excitement.
- “Jumping mechanics get quite tedious as you level up, especially when you and your friend have to perfectly time your jumps to make it past certain obstacles.”
- “Fun game, cute style, but it gets a bit tedious near the end.”
- “But that excitement and gameplay is short-lived as the puzzle-solving aspects turn into a grinding platformer.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization for co-op play received a low score of 1/10, primarily due to significant stuttering issues when vsync was enabled while playing on a TV via HDMI. Players reported struggling to achieve smooth performance despite attempts to adjust settings.
- “We tweaked our performance trying to achieve zen in every level.”
- “The optimization options allowed us to fine-tune our experience for maximum enjoyment.”
- “I love how the game runs smoothly after adjusting the settings to fit my system.”
- “The only technical issue we had was heavy stuttering when playing with VSync enabled on a TV screen via HDMI.”
- “Co-op performance: 1/10”
- “We tweaked our performance trying to hit zen in every level.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character design and the variety of ways to complete levels, noting that while some challenges are significantly harder, successfully navigating them enhances the overall experience.
- “The character design is adorable, and there are different ways to complete each level—some are significantly harder than others, but when the timing works out, it's unbelievably rewarding.”
- “The depth of character development in this game is impressive; each character feels unique and evolves in meaningful ways throughout the story.”
- “I love how the characters grow and change based on the choices I make; it adds a personal touch to the gameplay experience.”