Kibbi Keeper
- March 4, 2022
- SMU Guildhall
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamKibbi Keeper is a charming, first-person, virtual-pet, exploration game in which the player explores a long-forgotten valley while wrangling adorable, elemental creatures called Kibbi. Bond with these creatures, and immerse yourself in a beautiful environment to discover the fate of an ancient civilization that once resided here. In Kibbi Keeper, players face a unique set of challenges, from find…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable creatures called Kibbis, which are cute and entertaining to interact with.
- It offers a relaxing and charming experience with simple puzzles that are enjoyable to solve.
- The game is free to play and has a visually appealing world that players find engaging.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making gameplay frustrating and at times unplayable.
- The hunger mechanic for Kibbis drains too quickly, leading to constant interruptions in gameplay.
- Pathfinding issues with the Kibbis often result in them getting stuck, complicating puzzle-solving and exploration.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the unique mechanics and style but expressing frustration over bugs and certain mechanics, particularly the hunger system and water respawning. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, many feel that it could benefit from improvements, such as better management of kibbis and more impactful collectibles. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant adjustments to enhance the player experience.
“There are 2 kibbis of 3 elements, each being able to be named with items that are usually right next to the location where they can be found. They each have quirks that mix in with the gameplay (it has its pros and cons) like:”
“As far as the technical gameplay goes, I don't want to say it requires some micromanaging, but I look at it as maintaining a deeply intimate and actively involved relationship with the kibbis.”
“Note: while the core gameplay is fun on its own, I would like to be able to have the kibbis battle each other, Pokémon style.”
“But the mechanics are not it and the bugs are prevalent and negatively affect gameplay.”
“Please fix the water mechanics; it is extremely frustrating to respawn halfway across the map.”
“Still, there's some problems and bugs, but nothing that some work can't change. Also, the hunger bar mechanic just didn't go well for me; it was more tedious and annoying rather than challenging.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and visually appealing, with a unique art style that combines elements reminiscent of both classic and modern aesthetics. However, many users express frustration over the lack of adjustable graphic settings, which limits performance on lower-end systems, leading to overheating issues despite the graphics not being overly demanding. Overall, while the visuals are praised, the need for more customization options is a common concern among players.
“Loved the exploration aspect about the game, the little kibbis are adorable and the graphics are pretty good, great game in my opinion.”
“It's like an interactive silent film from the 1920s smashed together with the hyper surreal art style of Pikmin.”
“Fun and cute game, love the graphics and the puzzle solving was a great touch.”
“There needs to be better graphic settings aside from just resolution, minimum max 60 fps and lowering FOV to 80.”
“It's a really nice game, but I don't understand why it heats my PC so much with such not-so-high graphics.”
“This seems like a really cute game, but sadly there is no way to lower the graphics, which makes it almost unplayable for anyone with a less expensive or older graphics card.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its underlying themes of kink positivity and addiction, they feel that the narrative lacks depth and resolution, leaving them wanting more. The game features an intriguing allegorical plot, but many users noted that it feels incomplete, with some expressing disappointment over the cliffhanger ending. Overall, the story is seen as interesting yet underdeveloped, with potential for greater exploration.
“Under the thin veneer of innocent frolicking with cute chubby kibbis with sensual squishy bodies is a darkly complex plot and strategy game at its core.”
“Even the little story is interesting; if you're tired of a bunch of hard games, this one is an easy puzzle game with cute kibbis!”
“I also would have liked to see more done with the story, even if it was just some text at the end.”
“I wasn't expecting a plot twist or anything, but I felt it kind of went nowhere.”
“This allegorical story of kink positivity and battling addiction is intensely hypnotic without much of a script.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing and fitting qualities, with some users enjoying its dynamic nature based on proximity to in-game elements. However, it can become tiresome and repetitive over time, and there have been reports of sound issues where music and sound effects randomly turn off. Overall, while the music has its charm, it may not hold up for extended play sessions.
“Lovely music, animations, and idea.”
“The music is relaxing.”
“The music is very fitting, and I enjoyed the dynamic aspect of it based on proximity to your kibbis.”
“The music gets tiresome to listen to.”
“The music and sound effects randomly turned off, and I couldn't get them to work again.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the engaging puzzles and charming characters, many report that persistent glitches and bugs significantly hinder the overall gameplay experience, rendering the game frustratingly unplayable.
“I love the puzzles and the kibbi's are adorable, but the glitches and bugs just make the game unplayable.”
“The bugs and glitches are a major issue.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the game's mechanics, particularly highlighting frustration with the punishing water feature that leads to instant death and disorientation. Additionally, the camera issues contribute to a sense of discomfort, detracting from the overall experience.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky and amusing behaviors of the kibbis, such as clapping and engaging in odd conversations. Players find the collectible toys to be unique and entertaining, although their comedic value does not significantly affect gameplay.
“I love when the kibbis do funny things, like clapping, having conversations, and acting weird.”
“The toys you can collect are all quite unique and funny, even if they don't impact gameplay. There was this one toy that hypnotized three kibbis, and they had those hypnotized bubbles for a while.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with some mechanics, like the hungry bar, contributing to a sense of annoyance rather than challenge. While there are bugs present, they believe improvements could enhance the experience.
“Very tedious.”
“There are still some problems and bugs, but nothing that some work can't change. However, the hunger bar mechanic just didn't work well for me; it was more tedious and annoying rather than challenging.”
