The Adventures of Mr. Bobley

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The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a single player action game. It was developed by Jan Zizka and was released on July 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley features unique physics-based puzzles that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate quirky gameplay.
The game is suitable for younger audiences, providing a fun and interactive experience with various vehicles and construction elements.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game amusing and entertaining, especially when approached with a lighthearted mindset.

The controls are clunky and awkward, making gameplay frustrating and often leading to unintended failures.
The physics engine is unreliable, causing frequent glitches that can disrupt progress and require players to restart levels.
Many players find the puzzles to be overly simplistic and the overall design lacking polish, resulting in a tedious experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of grandiose action-puzzle elements and moral dilemmas, offering a unique experience with innovative 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 simplistic and lacking in challenge at times.
- “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.”
- “Perfectly tuned animations, breathtaking story, and amazing gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
- “Even after this, I keep this review negative because this game has too many bugs in level design and mechanics.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its beautiful and fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitiveness and the lack of music in certain areas, leading to dull moments. Although some tracks are described as heavenly, there are complaints about generic tunes and the use of open-source music that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some, but its inconsistency and repetitiveness can be frustrating for players.
- “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.”
- “Music will drive you nuts at some point and so will the game.”
- “What's wrong here is 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.”
- “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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The story aspect of the game receives 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 story, many players find the gameplay enjoyable, suggesting that the overall experience can still be satisfying even with a lack of strong storytelling.
- “In conclusion, Mr. Bobley is a masterpiece in video game storytelling.”
- “What surprised me the most were the character development and the story behind Mr. Bobley.”
- “This game has a well-formulated story.”
- “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.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
92%
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, often leading to frustrating experiences. While some players find humor in the glitches, many agree that the clunky controls and technical issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment. Despite its low price, the game's stability issues make it feel like a "buggy, shoddy mess."
- “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, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The performance is impressive, with no lag or glitches, which enhances my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “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
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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, many reviewers feel the overall tone is too serious and the gameplay too stale to be genuinely funny. Ultimately, the humor may appeal to those who enjoy laughing at poorly executed game design.
- “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 untested 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 by a creepy and lonely vibe, creating an unsettling yet immersive experience for players.
- “To be honest, this game has a kind of 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 aspect of 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.”

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The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a action game.

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley was released on July 1, 2015.

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley was developed by Jan Zizka.

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a single player game.

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