Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Indie
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
The Journey: Bob’s Story (2016) Review
The Journey: Bob’s Story is a charming adventure game with fun puzzles and a heartwarming story. Whether you’re a fan of adventure games or just looking for a casual game to play, I highly recommend it.
Story
The Journey: Bob’s Story follows the titular Bob, a young boy who lives in a small village. One day, Bob’s friend, Pete, leaves the village to explore the world. Bob is worried about Pete, and he decides to set out on a journey to find him.
Along the way, Bob meets a variety of interesting characters and solves puzzles to progress. He also learns more about himself and the world around him.
The story is simple but well-written, and it’s full of heart. Bob is a relatable protagonist, and it’s easy to root for him on his journey.
Gameplay
The Journey: Bob’s Story is a point-and-click adventure game. Players control Bob as he explores the world, talks to characters, and solves puzzles.
The puzzles are mostly inventory-based, and they’re all fairly straightforward. However, there are a few puzzles that can be tricky, and there’s one puzzle in particular that I got stuck on for a while.
Overall, the gameplay is solid. The puzzles are fun and challenging, and the controls are simple and easy to use.
Graphics and Sound
The Journey: Bob’s Story has a charming pixel art style. The characters and environments are all well-drawn, and the game’s world is full of color and life.
The sound design is also top-notch. The music is catchy and atmospheric, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive.
Overall
The Journey: Bob’s Story is a charming adventure game with fun puzzles and a heartwarming story. Whether you’re a fan of adventure games or just looking for a casual game to play, I highly recommend it.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Charming pixel art style
- Fun and challenging puzzles
- Heartwarming story
- Great sound design
Cons:
- Some puzzles can be tricky
- One puzzle in particular is very difficult
Review Score
7.5/10
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