Super Mega Bob

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Super Mega Bob is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by jenito and was released on October 30, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Bob's world has been invaded by mechanical demons from the nether! SEND THEM BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM! . . . by shooting at them like a madman, of course!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Super Mega Bob offers a challenging and engaging gameplay experience with a mix of platforming and twin-stick shooting mechanics across 32 stages and 5 biomes.
The game features a deep upgrade system that allows for character customization and strategic gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The colorful pixel art style and catchy soundtrack create a charming atmosphere that complements the game's retro-inspired design.

The game suffers from technical issues, including occasional lock-ups and a crude, unintuitive user interface that detracts from the overall experience.
Many aspects of the game, such as enemy design and level layouts, feel bland and uninspired, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and grind.
The controls can be limiting, with awkward interactions and a lack of diagonal shooting, which can frustrate players during combat.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story is largely considered forgettable and generic, resembling classic tropes like a quest to rescue a princess, but lacks depth and engagement. Players navigate through a hub area to select missions, which can feel repetitive and drag on as the number of rooms increases. Overall, while the narrative attempts to evoke emotional responses, it ultimately falls flat in terms of originality and impact.
- “Upon death, you simply respawn at the hub with the ability to progress from your last completed mission.”
- “There are 20 missions (or is that just world 1), some with multiple rooms, and each room is usually between one and two screens large.”
- “The story is forgettable and comes across as generic as they come, albeit with a sensitive/heartstrings slant to it. The combat mostly involves staying out of range of enemies and slowly pelting them with your longer-range weapon until you can move forward.”
- “The story is somewhat reminiscent of Mario looking for the princess, but the action is different.”
- “Game feels like it drags on about 10 missions in, perhaps because more rooms per mission are increased; I am not sure.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics feature vibrant and charming pixel-art sprites that create a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a lively 8-bit soundtrack. While some may perceive the visuals as childlike, the game's challenging gameplay and variety of enemies provide a tough experience for seasoned players. Overall, the colorful art style and engaging audiovisuals enhance the game's appeal.
- “But the art style - the colorful, fun, pixel-art sprites - the collecting coins and berries, the motivation of the lost love... it's all very familiar and welcoming.”
- “Lots of crazy power-ups and other unlockables, a huge variety of enemies, great pixel graphics, and a kickin' 8-bit soundtrack.”
- “Looking at it you may think it's a child's game by the cute graphics... however, it is far from it; the game gets to be tough as nails and will challenge even shmup veterans.”
- “The audiovisuals are bottom tier.”
- “Looking at it, you may think it's a child's game due to the cute graphics; however, it is far from it. The game gets tough as nails and will challenge even shmup veterans.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay of Super Mega Bob is characterized as a twin-stick shooter, appealing particularly to fans of retro-style games and challenging mechanics. While its classification as a shooter is accurate, the experience is enriched by its nostalgic elements and difficulty, making it a recommended choice for enthusiasts of the genre.
- “Mechanically, Super Mega Bob is a twin-stick shooter.”
- “I definitely recommend this for anyone who enjoys retro-style games, shmups, and challenging gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is characterized by a vibrant 8-bit soundtrack that complements its cute and whimsical aesthetic, filled with happy tunes that enhance the playful atmosphere. Players appreciate the engaging audio experience, which pairs well with the colorful graphics and dynamic gameplay elements.
- “It looks so cute, and it has happy music, and you're a little orbit that shoots sugar berries, and everything is kittens and rainbows... until it decides to bring the pain!”
- “Lots of crazy power-ups and other unlockables, a huge variety of enemies, great pixel graphics, and a kickin' 8-bit soundtrack.”
- “The game also has a brilliant soundtrack to accompany it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often lacking in challenge and making resource management feel like a chore.
- “Resource management was tedious.”
- “It is actually a bit tedious and boring with little challenge.”