Spy Bros.: Pipi & Bibi's DX
- February 14, 2023
- RAWRLAB Games
Get on SteamSpy Bros.: Pipi & Bibi's DX is a single-screen action platformer game reminiscent of Snow Bros., where players control spies Pipi and Bibi to plant bombs and escape buildings before they explode. The game features challenging arcade difficulty, retro graphics options, and multiple game modes for up to 4 players. With 24 levels across 6 zones and a bonus level, the game offers a thrilling experience in a nostalgic package.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a faithful remake of the classic, retaining the essence of the original while introducing improvements and new features.
- The graphics and animations have been updated, providing a fresh visual experience that many players appreciate.
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a nostalgic arcade feel, making it enjoyable for both new players and fans of the original.
- Some gameplay elements, such as the 'Spy Sis' mode and certain boss fights, have been criticized for being less enjoyable and feeling flat.
- The removal of certain features from the original game, like the time constraint and specific enemies, has disappointed some players.
- The game lacks modern conveniences like save states and level selection, which can be frustrating for players accustomed to more contemporary design.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players preferring the original pixel art over the upscaled versions, which they feel lose the charm of the original style. While the option to choose between pixel graphics and a cleaner upscaled look is appreciated, many find the upscaled graphics too polished and lacking character.
“You can play using the regular pixel graphics or a more clean-looking 'upscaled' graphics which look the same, just not as pixelated; more clean-looking but too much so for my taste.”
“The upscaled graphics are, in my opinion, worse than the original pixel graphics.”
“You can play using the regular pixel graphics or a more clean looking 'upscaled' graphics which look the same, just not as pixelated, more clean looking but too much so for my taste.”
“It's nice to have options like upscaling or keeping the original art style of the game and playing it fullscreen.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as deeply playful and engaging, offering a surprising level of planning and depth in decision-making, which enhances the overall experience.
“Even with that, though, it's deeply playful and engaging, and the mechanics lend themselves to a surprising amount of planning and depth of decisions in the moment.”
