Spy Bros.: Pipi & Bibi's DX

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Spy 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.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is a well-crafted homage to the original, maintaining its essence while introducing improvements and new features.
It offers a nostalgic arcade experience with engaging gameplay mechanics and a variety of level designs that keep it fun and challenging.
The graphics and animations have been updated nicely, enhancing the overall visual appeal while still catering to fans of the original.

The final boss is considered clunky and less enjoyable, which detracts from the overall experience of the game.
There are limitations in terms of save options and level selection, which can be frustrating for players wanting to take breaks or retry specific levels.
The game lacks online leaderboards and replays, which could have added more competitive longevity and engagement for players.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of "Snow Bros," offering players the choice between original pixel art and a cleaner, upscaled version. While the upscaled graphics provide a less pixelated appearance, some users feel it may be overly polished for their liking. Overall, the flexibility in graphic options enhances the gaming experience.
- “It's nice to have options like upscaling or keeping the original art style of the game and playing it fullscreen.”
- “You can play using the regular pixel graphics or a more clean-looking 'upscaled' graphics, which look the same, just not as pixelated. They are more clean-looking, but perhaps too much so for my taste.”
- “Graphics are similar to Snow Bros.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its deep playfulness and engaging mechanics, allowing for significant planning and decision-making. While some visual elements have changed, the core gameplay experience remains intact.
- “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.”
- “As you might expect, those images have been replaced here, but the gameplay is otherwise untouched.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real innovation.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom.”