Keebles

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Keebles is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Burnt Fuse and was released on March 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Keebles offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, allowing players to creatively build vehicles to solve puzzles and save cute creatures.
The game features a variety of levels that provide a good challenge, with many opportunities for experimentation and creativity in vehicle design.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, and the game runs smoothly, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The game can become tedious over time, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and variety in gameplay mechanics.
Many players found the difficulty curve to be steep, especially when trying to achieve all stars in each level, which can lead to frustration.
The visuals and sound design have been criticized for being simplistic and not meeting the expectations for a PC game, making it feel more like a mobile title.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack catchy and enjoyable, particularly praising the upbeat, nostalgic tunes reminiscent of the SNES era. However, others describe it as boring or frustrating, indicating that while it can enhance the experience, it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, balancing relaxation with moments of tension.
- “The soundtrack in this game is great as well.”
- “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.”
- “Personally, I enjoyed the visual style, clean vector-based art with an upbeat SNES-era soundtrack.”
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, while others criticize the simplistic, "ms paint-esque" art style that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as clean and solid, contributing positively to the gameplay, though opinions vary on their appeal.
- “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
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The gameplay is engaging and can be challenging, requiring players to grasp the mechanics for a smoother experience. While it draws inspiration from nostalgic flash games, it ultimately falls short in both art and gameplay quality compared to those classics. Additionally, the ability to create an all-purpose vehicle may detract from the overall gameplay 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
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The story is centered around a moral lesson about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it lacks depth and development, with only a basic narrative introduced at the beginning. Players find the plot minimal, primarily revolving around simple tasks without significant worldbuilding or character development.
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game offers significant replayability due to the challenge of achieving 100% completion, alongside its fun and addictive gameplay elements.
- “Keebles is fun, addictive, and has plenty of replay value.”
- “It's not easy getting 100%, which adds a fair bit of replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly due to the outrageous creations possible within it. However, some reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive and tedious after extended playtime.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable initially, with humorous and creative elements, but it tends to become tedious after extended play. Shorter gaming sessions are recommended to avoid the monotony.
- “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
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it revolves around the heartfelt mission of safely transporting the 'bobble' and keebles to safety, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection with the characters. The rewarding star rating system adds to the emotional satisfaction of successfully completing each level.