Release Date: October 29, 2015
Developed by an independent Polish studio Bulbware, an adventure game with survival horror elements. The action of Bulb Boy kicks off when GRANDPArafin and Mothdog disappear from the hero’s hometown. As an irable child, you decide to find them. The game employs a classic point’n’click mechanics. The journey takes us to various locations in which we solve puzzles with the use of various items.
Bulb Boy for PC, AND and etc. is an independent adventure game with survival horror elements. The title is developed by a Polish studio Bulbware located in Cracow. The team consists of just a few , including artistic director Szymon Lukasik, programmer Artur Mikolajczyk, and Bartosz Gajdarski, responsible for music.
The action takes place in Electric Forest where the eponymous Bulb Boy grew up. One day the hero’s house got devoured by darkness and GRANDPAraffin and Mothdog disappeared. As an exemplary child, you set off to find them. Additionally, the production features the boy’s retrospections that explain the history of his family home and a few unclear matters.
Gameplay in Bulb Boy is based on mechanics known from classic point’n’click productions. This means that during the adventure you will visit different locations and make use of items you find in order to solve logic puzzles. Additionally, the protagonist possesses special abilities. His head glows and thus lights up dark spaces. Moreover, it emits warmth and shocks enemies with electric charges. Fights require a lot of logical thinking that allows to outsmart enemies.
Bulb Boy published on PC, AND and etc. utilises 2D visuals which, predominantly, display two colours – black and green. This contributes to the title’s characteristic and unique style. The title was published not only on PC, but also on mobile devices (iOS and Android).
Platforms:
PC Windows October 29, 2015
PlayStation 4 March 1, 2018
Xbox One October 6, 2017
Android September 7, 2016
Apple iOS July 21, 2016
Nintendo Switch July 6, 2017
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System Requirements for Bulb Boy Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD 4000 or better, Windows 7/8.1/10.
Game Ratings for Bulb Boy Video Game.
Nindie Spotlight: 8 / 10 by Nindie Spotlight
If you're looking for a unique game experience on the Switch that isn't terribly expensive and will provide you with a few hours of varying challenges and laughs Bulb Boy delivers quite handsomely. Especially since, for the moment, it has nothing comparable to go up against on the console it is a breath of fresh air as well. As long as you keep your expectations for its length in check there's little holding me back from recommending it to people in search of a little adventuring.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Ryan Craddock
Bulb Boy won't stay in your memories forever; it is a relatively small game that shouldn't take too long to complete, but whilst it lasts it offers nicely designed puzzles and an underlying humour that offers a different experience. It is clearly lovingly put-together and refreshingly manages to make horror cute and fun, rather than taking itself seriously. Bulb Boy didn't take our breath away and isn't revolutionary, but its appeal comes in the form of its characters, craziness and toilet humour – a deadly combination that deserves to be played.
GameSpew: 8 / 10 by Kim Snaith
Bulb Boy is a wonderful addition to the Switch, especially if you're looking for something a little more unusual.
