The Adventures of Mr. Bobley

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 80 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
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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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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and innovative experience with engaging puzzles and platforming mechanics.
  • Many players find the game amusing and entertaining, especially for younger audiences.
  • The soundtrack and sound effects enhance the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The controls are often described as clunky and frustrating, leading to a challenging gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt progress and enjoyment.
  • Some players feel the game lacks depth and can become repetitive or boring over time.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is highly praised for its grandiose design, innovative mechanics, and engaging moral dilemmas that challenge players' perceptions of right and wrong. Players appreciate the seamless integration of platforming action, diverse puzzles, and a steady introduction of new gameplay elements, all contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the mechanics are described as exceptional, enhancing the enjoyment of both the action and puzzle aspects of the game.

    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, the mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
    • “The combat system is overly simplistic and lacks depth, leading to repetitive encounters that quickly become boring.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game have elicited mixed reactions, with some praising the stunning visuals and artistic design, while others criticize them as boring or terrible. Despite the subjective nature of art style preferences, many reviewers acknowledge the developers' hard work in creating visually appealing elements, especially for a low-budget indie title. Overall, the graphics are a point of contention, reflecting a wide range of opinions among players.

    • “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.”
    • “I really recently started playing this super high-graphics intense shooter, and I was impressed.”
    • “It's extremely boring with lousy graphics, but if that's what you're after.”
    • “The graphics are plain terrible, even by my (lax) standards.”
    • “The art style has come under some criticism; however, it really comes down to subjective preference.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players find it entertaining for its low price, the technical issues and poor controls are significant drawbacks. Overall, the game appears to be a "buggy, shoddy mess" that may appeal to younger audiences but lacks polish.

    • “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.”
    • “It's a buggy, shoddy mess of a 'game' that tries to sell itself on novelty factor.”
    • “A lot of times games like this have a variety of glitches and odd bugs as a result of being too far ahead of their time.”
    • “There are also some jumping glitches that may help you to finish some levels, skipping the puzzle.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has been praised for its beautiful and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, evoking feelings of suspense and urgency. While some reviewers highlight its originality and quality, others note that the music is sparse and may feel familiar, suggesting it could be open source. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's immersive experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The music, while decent, is some sort of open source thing because I am 99% confident I heard it in another Unity game recently.”
    • “Next up is the music.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game features a well-crafted story with notable character development, particularly surrounding the character Mr. Bobly. Players are drawn into a humorous narrative involving a man's chaotic journey to work, which adds depth to the gameplay experience.

    • “This game has a well-formulated story.”
    • “Even the story and gameplay are fantastic.”
    • “Then there's the story.”
    • “It's a long story but you can blame the stupid cat... must go mum, my manager wants me to solve a ball bearing puzzle on top of a skyscraper.”
    • “What surprised me the most were the character development and the story behind Mr. Bobly.”
  • character development1 mentions

    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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely criticized for being ineffective, with many players finding it unfunny and overshadowed by awkward controls. The overall experience is described as flat and stale, leading to a perception that the game takes itself too seriously and fails to engage players.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a creepy and lonely vibe, effectively immersing players in a sense of isolation and unease.

    • “To be honest, this game has a creepy and lonely atmosphere.”
    • “To be honest, this game has kind of a creepy and lonely atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and annoying at times, but many do not let it 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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