Keebles

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"Keebles" is a physics-based puzzle game where you build vehicles to transport creatures called Keebles across 30 levels. Use various wheels, beams, and gadgets in the workshop to design your vehicle and save as many Keebles as possible before the Whale at the End of the World arrives. With five stars to earn per level and a bonus time challenge, the challenge is to find the best design and complete each level quickly. Construct weird and wonderful vehicles, earn stars, and have fun while saving the Keebles!

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Keebles offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, allowing players to build creative vehicles to solve puzzles and save the cute Keebles.
The game features a variety of challenges and achievements that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment, especially for those who enjoy physics-based puzzles.
Visually, Keebles has a colorful and charming aesthetic, making it appealing to both kids and adults, and the intuitive controls enhance the overall experience.

Many players find the difficulty curve steep, with some levels becoming frustratingly hard, particularly when trying to achieve maximum stars.
The game has been criticized for its simplistic graphics and sound design, which some feel do not meet the expectations for a PC game priced at $10.
The reliance on timing and specific gadget interactions can lead to confusion and frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, particularly praising the catchy intro and upbeat SNES-era soundtrack. However, others describe it as boring or frustrating, indicating that while the soundtrack complements the game's visuals, it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it seems to enhance the gaming experience for some, while leaving others wanting more.
- “The soundtrack in this game is great as well.”
- “Personally, I enjoyed the visual style, clean vector-based art with an upbeat SNES-era soundtrack.”
- “The game displays clean and nice-looking graphics with a soundtrack that will keep you calm despite the occasional frustration, but that's the whole enjoyment of Keebles.”
- “Boring soundtrack.”
- “From the intro song of this game until I wanted to smash my keyboard over the 5th level.”
- “Seriously, the intro song is so damn catchy it should be the opening of a cartoon.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and colorful visuals and clean design, while others criticize the art style as reminiscent of MS Paint, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as adequate but inconsistent, with potential for improvement.
- “A nice physics-puzzle game with cool graphics and music which I quite liked.”
- “Graphics are solid and gameplay is demanding.”
- “The game displays clean and nice looking graphics with a soundtrack that will keep you calm despite the occasional frustration, but that's the whole enjoyment of Keebles.”
- “The game has potential, but the MS Paint-esque visuals just ruin it.”
- “I love this type of building game (like Fantastic Contraption almost) and it's definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of those games, but the art style and palette make it totally unplayable.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is described as a fun yet challenging loop that becomes easier with a better understanding of the mechanics, reminiscent of older flash games. While the graphics are solid, some players feel the gameplay falls short compared to those classic titles, and the ability to create an all-purpose vehicle may detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay loop should be fun.”
- “Can be frustrating, but the more you understand the mechanics, the easier it will get, as is usually the case with such games.”
- “Graphics are solid and gameplay is demanding.”
- “The game is reminiscent of the flash games of past years, but the art and gameplay fall short of the mark of most of those flash games.”
- “A game similar in gameplay to Bad Piggies by Rovio.”
- “+It is possible to make an all-purpose vehicle, which spoils the gameplay a bit.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is centered around a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it lacks depth and development, with only a basic introduction and minimal worldbuilding. Players find the narrative to be underwhelming, primarily revolving around simple tasks without a compelling plot.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The only story is evident in the introduction.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly in the outrageous creations possible. However, some reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive and tedious after extended play.
- “This game is very funny and challenging if you want to achieve all five stars.”
- “I found myself laughing at multiple points in the game due to some of the outrageous things you can build.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that achieving 100% completion significantly enhances the game's replayability, making it both fun and addictive. Overall, the game offers ample opportunities for players to return and engage with its content.
- “It's not easy getting 100%, which adds a fair bit of replay value.”
- “Keebles is fun, addictive, and has plenty of replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings really diminishes the replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and humorous initially, but it tends to become tedious after extended play. Shorter gaming sessions are recommended to avoid fatigue from the grinding mechanics.
- “I found myself laughing at more than one point in the game at some of the outrageous stuff you can build, but after the first hour, it became a bit tedious.”
- “It became tedious after a while, but in short sessions, I have no complaints.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as they feel a sense of responsibility and attachment to the 'bobble' characters they transport to safety. The rewarding system of earning star ratings adds to the emotional investment, as players strive to protect and successfully guide these characters through challenges.