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Review of Bulb Boy on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jul 2017
Cover image of Bulb Boy on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 06 Jul 2017
Genre: Point-and-click Adventure / Survival Horror
Developer: Bulbware
Publisher: Bulbware

Introduction

In the world of indie games, the term 'quirky' is thrown around as much as grandma's old puns at family gatherings. Yet, every once in a while, a game dazzles with its blend of stranginess and charm. Welcome to 'Bulb Boy', an electrifying experience where our hero is literally a light bulb (yes, you read that right)! Prepare to shine bright or risk a short circuit as we dive into this colorful journey on the Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

'Bulb Boy' is like watching a weird cartoon and then deciding to step into the screen. You control Bulb Boy, a cute little light bulb trying to save his family from the dark forces-shoutout to those family gatherings! The gameplay is a mix of point-and-click adventure and survival horror (it's like if 'Scooby-Doo' met 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'). You'll have various puzzles to solve using nothing but your glowing light (main character weaknesses: shadows, cheap horror movie tropes). Each level delivers a quirky vibe, filled with surprises that will make you giggle more than scream, despite the impending doom lurking around every corner.

Graphics

Visually, 'Bulb Boy' looks like it was plucked right from an episode of 'Ren & Stimpy'. The 2D art style pops like a toddler on too much candy-colorful and just a tad chaotic! The atmosphere oscillates between creepy and ridiculously goofy, serving up all kinds of eye candy (if you're hypothetically sugar-free, do not worry; it won't rot your teeth). And let's not forget the little details: the animations of Bulb Boy wobbling around like a confused lamp make every moment delightful.

Conclusion

'Bulb Boy' is a charmingly eccentric ride, shining bright with its unique blend of humor, horror, and puzzles that will delight anyone willing to dive into its surreal world. Although it may not win any awards for length (seriously, you'd finish it faster than saving a pizza in the microwave), the love and creativity poured into every frame makes it worth experiencing. So, polish off that dusty switch, grab some snacks, and let Bulb Boy light the way-just watch out for shadows, they might take a bite out of your sanity!

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