The Adventures of Mr. Bobley

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In "The Adventures of Mr. Bobley" trapped at a skyscraper construction site, you play as Mr. Bobley, a construction worker solving physics-based puzzles and operating heavy machinery to ascend higher. Despite its 2D appearance, players navigate in trapped 3D environments, aided by graphical cues to maintain spatial awareness. The goal: climb and conquer intricate obstacles in this physics-interactive adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 205 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and amusing concept, providing a fun experience for players, especially younger audiences.
Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the quirky nature of the game and its puzzles.
The game is inexpensive and can provide a decent amount of entertainment, particularly for those who appreciate indie titles.

The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay difficult and often leading to repeated level restarts due to bugs.
The physics engine is inconsistent, causing vehicles and objects to behave unpredictably, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the game boring and repetitive, with trivial puzzles and a lack of engaging content.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of grandiose action-puzzle elements and moral dilemmas, offering a blend of originality and innovation with engaging mechanics and platforming. However, some players criticize the exploration of empty environments, slow pacing, and occasional bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, while the mechanics and animations are praised, the gameplay can feel inconsistent, with some finding it too easy or basic.
- “The gameplay is superbly grandiose for an action-puzzle genre game, bar none.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you will find yourself constantly faced with daunting moral dilemmas that will make you question your definition of right and wrong.”
- “Mr. Bobley delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: it distills a joyful, irreverent world and characters and best-in-class platforming action, a wide range of puzzles, excellent music, nail-biting ledges, and introduces a steady stream of new and unexpected mechanics.”
- “What's wrong here is the gameplay design where you explore mostly empty environments. Most of the time, there is no music playing, just dull silence, and some levels are really big when it comes to just running here and there.”
- “Even after this, I keep this review negative because this game has too many bugs in level design and mechanics.”
- “I admit that I was puzzled by what are clearly the worst jumping mechanics in the last decade of gaming.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its character development and engaging narrative, particularly in "mr bobley," while others criticize it for being minimal or poorly executed. Despite the varying opinions on the depth and quality of the storyline, many players still find the gameplay enjoyable, even when the story is lacking. Overall, the storytelling aspect seems to be a hit or miss, depending on individual expectations.
- “In conclusion, Mr. Bobley is a masterpiece in video game storytelling.”
- “This game has a well-formulated story.”
- “What surprised me the most were the character development and the story behind Mr. Bobley.”
- “However, the controls and poor storyline didn't help me to get into the game.”
- “Pretty much no story, but that's not a big deal here.”
- “Even with the nonexistent story and unpredictable physics, this game is actually very enjoyable to play through.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The music in "The Adventures of Mr. Bobley" receives mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful and fitting soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitiveness and the lack of music in certain areas, leading to dull moments. Although the soundtrack is described as heavenly and innovative, some players find it generic and reminiscent of other games, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a source of frustration for others due to its inconsistency and repetitiveness.
- “A beautiful soundtrack, arranged by what seems to be one of the greatest sound teams on this platform, fitting to every nook and cranny of the world of Mr. Bobley, tying the game together and perfectly encapsulating the feelings of suspense and urgency.”
- “This game features a soundtrack so heavenly and pure that it would put Mozart to shame.”
- “Mr. Bobley delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: it distills a joyful, irreverent world and characters and best-in-class platforming action, a wide range of puzzles, excellent music, nail-biting ledges, and introduces a steady stream of new and unexpected mechanics.”
- “There is barely any music - thankfully the dev just spread it out in small segments that don't loop as to not drive you insane.”
- “What's wrong here is gameplay design where you explore mostly empty environments; most of the time there is no music playing but dull silence, and some levels are really big when it comes to just running here and there.”
- “Granted I only played about 15 minutes of this game, but if you can get through more of this game while having to listen to one really generic song over and over again and stare at a largely grey landscape, I salute you.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
92%
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience, often leading to frustrating gameplay. While some players find humor in the glitches, many describe the controls as clunky and the game as a "buggy, shoddy mess," making it difficult to recommend despite its low price. Overall, the instability significantly impacts the game's enjoyment and functionality.
- “The game installs and runs great, allowing me to focus on solving puzzles and advancing without any technical issues.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without crashes or glitches.”
- “The performance is impressive, providing a seamless experience that enhances my gameplay.”
- “The clunky controls and glitches of the game engine add artificial difficulty to the game.”
- “It's a buggy, shoddy mess of a 'game' that tries to sell itself on novelty factor.”
- “Add to that a bunch of glitches: balls that are supposed to roll somewhere get stuck, stuff sinks into the floor a lot making it impossible to pick up with a forklift, good luck trying to pick up a flipped over pallet or putting it right side up again, vehicle tires can get stuck in minuscule gaps, vehicles tend to get completely stuck on top of empty pallets, and so on.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising them as stunning and beautifully crafted, particularly for an indie title, while others criticize them as boring or terrible. Overall, opinions vary widely, reflecting subjective preferences, but many acknowledge the effort put into the visual design.
- “For starters, the graphics are absolutely stunning, with Bobley himself being one of the most aesthetically pleasing characters this gamer has ever laid their eyes on.”
- “The graphics were just fantastic; I can see the developers put hard work into this beautiful game.”
- “It's a beautiful game with beautiful graphics and an interesting plot.”
- “The graphics are plain terrible, even by my (lax) standards.”
- “Did not impress me graphically.”
- “It's extremely boring with lousy graphics but if that's what you're after.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous glitches and awkward controls, which some players find amusing, while others view them as frustrating and detracting from the experience. While there are moments of unintentional comedy, particularly in the absurdity of certain scenarios, the overall consensus leans towards a lack of genuine humor, with many describing the game as boring and poorly executed.
- “So many glitches, it's funny.”
- “Also, the last level made me laugh because I thought Mr. Bobley would commit suicide because of all those strange things he needed to do.”
- “If you are into laughing at really badly written and not tested at all games, this is quite fun.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the impressive character development, particularly noting the depth and intriguing backstory of Mr. Bobly, which adds significant value to the overall narrative.
- “What surprised me the most were the character development and the story behind Mr. Bobly.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized as creepy and lonely, creating an unsettling and immersive experience for players.
- “To be honest, this game has a creepy and lonely atmosphere.”
- “To be honest, this game has kind of a creepy and lonely atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and annoying at times, yet many express that it doesn't significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.
- “The game can be very tedious and annoying at times, but I never cared about this as a player.”