ibb & obb

A simple, fun and charming co-op experience with a variety of clever gravity defying obstacles to overcome. If you can find a willing participant who can handle the immediate difficulty, you'll have a great time bouncing off each other.

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91% User Score Based on 2,367 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

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ibb & obb is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Codeglue and was released on May 26, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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.

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music163 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

Charming visuals and a beautiful soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere.
Engaging puzzles that require teamwork and communication, making it a great co-op experience.
The game gradually increases in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.

Some puzzles require extremely precise timing, which can lead to frustration.
Online multiplayer can suffer from lag and desynchronization issues, impacting gameplay.
The game lacks a single-player mode, making it necessary to have a partner to fully enjoy the experience.

music
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "ibb & obb" is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the beautiful, ambient soundtrack as a perfect complement to the game's vibrant visuals and challenging puzzles, creating a tranquil atmosphere that encourages cooperation and enjoyment. While some players noted the music could be too loud at times, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and appeal.
- “It has a fabulously composed soundtrack that feels really calming.”
- “The music is a peaceful lover's caress and the wizards behind the game beautifully use this to lull the players.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the game looks beautiful.”
- “Seemed good at first, lackluster music and repetitive gameplay made it boring.”
- “The noises the 'factory' structures make in later levels is incredibly loud and annoying, and neither the sound effect nor music volume sliders affect this.”
- “But in moments when you think about how to pass any moment in an hour - you want to turn off the music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of *ibb & obb* is highly praised for its clever co-op mechanics and engaging puzzles that require teamwork and communication. While the game starts with simple mechanics, it gradually introduces more complex challenges, keeping the experience fresh and rewarding, though some players find the later stages overly reliant on mechanical skill rather than puzzle-solving. Overall, the charming visuals and fluid gameplay contribute to a delightful co-op experience, making it a standout in the puzzle-platformer genre.
- “Ibb & obb is a 'simple' and cute game, which has beautiful artwork and challenging gameplay.”
- “The puzzles are super-clever, and you will inevitably explore every detail of the mechanics to get the most out of every situation.”
- “With simple mechanics brilliantly balanced and exploited, you end up with one of the best puzzle platformers that has ever been made, and hands down the best cooperative one I have ever played.”
- “Afterwards though it started requiring more mechanical skill than actual puzzle solving, which became really annoying really fast.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is okay, but there isn't really much to do after 1 hour; it's the same thing, step on my head so I lift you up to the next place, etc.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, minimalist art style, vibrant colors, and overall aesthetic appeal, which enhance the cooperative gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as both cute and relaxing, contributing to a soothing atmosphere that complements the challenging puzzles. However, some players note that while the graphics are delightful, they can become repetitive over time, and the simplicity may not appeal to everyone.
- “The visuals are also incredible and overall it's just an amazing game.”
- “The art style is stunning, great sound design, and awesome soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal - the simplicity of it all works so well and the vibrant colors make me so happy.”
- “The visuals can get old pretty fast, and the puzzle design feels rude at times; they often require more annoyingly precise jumps or timing than what feels intuitive for this kind of game, and needless to say playing this singleplayer should be reserved for only those who hate themselves.”
- “The art style is described as a bunch of abstract shapes getting eyes slapped onto them and a very nice color palette.”
- “The only downside to the game is the simplistic graphics, but all the other 'pros' to the game outweigh that single con.”
humor
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious moments, especially during cooperative play. Many reviews note that the game's mechanics lead to funny situations and lighthearted chaos, making it a delightful experience for friends and couples alike. Overall, the combination of clever challenges, amusing sound effects, and charming visuals contributes to a consistently entertaining and laughter-filled gameplay experience.
- “A super fun co-op game with clever challenges and lots of funny moments with your partner .”
- “The world is simple yet deep, and many levels require precise coordination between both players, which leads to hilarious chaos .”
- “Great co-op platformer which provides for a bunch of funny, frustrating, rewarding moments with a friend.”
story
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The game "ibb & obb" is largely devoid of a traditional narrative, with many players noting that it lacks a story altogether. Instead, the focus is on puzzle-solving and cooperative gameplay, with any thematic elements being minimal and open to interpretation. While some appreciate the absence of a complex backstory, others feel that the lack of narrative depth detracts from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “It was fun to beat and see the story as well!”
- “There is hardly any story, which is fine with this game, and what exists is only shown visually, and you are up to interpret it.”
- “There's not really a story in ibb & obb.”
- “It's not really a story-driven game and therefore not much to talk about here.”
- “There is no story even to transition between levels.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming and relaxing qualities, enhanced by cute graphics and a soothing soundtrack that creates a zen-like experience. Players appreciate the well-designed environments and sound design, which contribute to a pleasant and enjoyable gameplay experience, even amidst challenging puzzles. Overall, the game's amiable atmosphere makes it a delightful choice for cooperative play.
- “The atmosphere of this game is absolutely amazing.”
- “The beautiful art and music and atmosphere of the game help you remain calm.”
- “The whole atmosphere of the game is very zen-like and relaxing, and the gameplay is just so fun that I haven't raged or gotten annoyed whatsoever.”
- “The cute atmosphere belies the periodic mental taxation necessary.”
- “The atmosphere of the game wouldn't be there if the soundtrack wasn't there or if it was another soundtrack.”
- “Simple graphics, relaxing soundtrack, cartoon atmosphere.”
stability
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The game's stability is notably compromised by frequent bugs, particularly in online co-op mode, where players experience issues like lag, glitches, and synchronization problems that can detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay remains enjoyable despite these technical difficulties, the persistent glitches can lead to frustrating moments and unintended gameplay outcomes. Overall, players find the game playable but marred by significant stability issues.
- “It is playable for sure, but these glitches can get extremely annoying and take away a lot from the game's magic.”
- “Starts out very interesting, with enjoyable puzzles but then turns into a frustrating mess of networking issues (lags, glitches, and even clones of players) and tedious challenges, which you have to complete all in one take.”
- “This game has terrible lag problems that may even create permanent glitches (such as enemies still being on screen in different places for both players, making it more difficult or even impossible to finish).”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the challenge of collecting hidden items and improving scores, others find it limited due to easy puzzles and a lack of engaging non-campaign content. The presence of collectibles and varied physics elements offers some incentive for replay, but many reviewers express a desire for more depth to enhance long-term engagement.
- “It has some scattered collectibles and hidden routes to discover here and there, which makes it even more challenging and gives it more replayability.”
- “There are a few nitpicks with the controls and collision, but there's a nice variety of physics puzzle elements, and completing levels (by collecting all the crystals) offers good replayability after you've beaten it.”
- “Loved it, it was challenging at times but great replay value, trying to collect all the gems.”
- “Wish it had decent replayability.”
- “This game has almost no replay value though.”
- “Likewise, this game seems to have low replay value, given that non-campaign-level challenges (i.e., secret levels) are all extreme in challenge, and all puzzles in the game are fairly easy to complete once you know how to do them.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly as they progress and face increasingly difficult challenges that require precise timing and control. While the initial gameplay is engaging, it often devolves into a grind for completion, with many feeling that the rewards for collecting items do not justify the effort. Overall, the combination of challenging puzzles and platforming mechanics can lead to a frustrating experience, especially when compounded by technical issues.
- “In order to actually get all of them, the levels would become at least 4-5 times more difficult, and collecting only some of them gives no rewards. So unless you really like this game and want to spend a lot of time grinding for 100%, the gems are just a weird distraction from the rest of the game.”
- “But that excitement and gameplay is short-lived as the puzzle-solving aspects turn into a grinding platformer.”
- “So many moments are needlessly tedious and absurdly challenging, forcing literal split-second timing, which its floaty, imprecise controls make cumbersome at the best of times and a living nightmare at its worst.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of wholesome moments, such as the joyful dancing characters at the end of levels, and the deep connections formed between players. While it evokes feelings of happiness and camaraderie, it also has the capacity to deliver heart-wrenching experiences, leaving some players in tears. Overall, it is celebrated as one of the most wholesome co-op games, despite its potential to stir strong emotions.
- “The little dancing guys at the end of each level really made me feel good.”
- “One of the most wholesome co-op games to date.”
- “Most heartbreaking moment ever.”
optimization
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The optimization for co-op play has been criticized, receiving a low score of 1/10 due to significant stuttering issues when vsync is enabled on HDMI-connected TVs. Players reported struggling to achieve smooth performance despite various tweaks.
- “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 hardware.”
- “The only technical issue we had was heavy stuttering when playing with V-Sync 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
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and the variety of ways to complete levels, noting that while some challenges are significantly harder than others, 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 is impressive, allowing players to truly connect with their avatars and experience growth throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make; it adds a personal touch to the gameplay and makes each decision feel impactful.”