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February 2010
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Wonderfully imaginative premise and puzzles
Excellent visual design and stellar original soundtrack
Abstract: There is no easy way to explain a game such as this, so let’s just dive right in, you’re a lovable glutton from the silent film era who through the ability of time bending, enjoys stealing crusted pastries from the mouths of little youths, got it? Good...
Wonderfully imaginative premise and puzzles, excellent visual design and stellar original soundtrack
No hint/skip system when you're stuck, some will no doubt find it a bit short
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is a quirky and utterly lovable game but its true value is this: it strengthens the idea that DLC is a viable way for smaller development houses to get their content to market. It also reinforces the idea that it isn...
Have you ever been obsessed with food so much that you will steal it in your sleep? Well, P.B. Winterbottom has an addiction to pies on this scale and requires an intervention....
Abstract: Mind bending puzzle games are few and far between these days. So when a gem like Braid or the Professor Layton games come along, it makes them feel that much more special as they aren't a dime a dozen. The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom falls right...
Building off its stellar presentation, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom offers up a puzzling adventure that is sure to challenge gamers all the while captivating them in the endearing world of Bakersfield. The audio and visuals are superb and ar...
Fantastic presentation and art direction, great music and game play,
Some puzzles can be frustrating to figure out.
2K Play and The Odd Gentlemen invite us into their strange and wonderful world to enjoy The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom on the Xbox LIVE Arcade. Does P.B. Winterbottom have what it takes to keep our attention, or is it just a bad slice of pie?...
Abstract: The last couple of years have been good to side-scrolling/puzzle game fans. What with Henry Hatsworth, Braid and the Professor Layton games, it's safe to say that things are looking up for these quirky game concepts. Shooting for the title of “quirk...
Abstract: Some of the best puzzle games are those that require you to develop new ways of thinking. While Braid is probably the most well known example for encouraging players to learn to think not just in the present, but also how to use the past to set up a su...
Abstract: In 2008, an Xbox Live Arcade game became a sudden hit thanks to clever and challenging puzzles, a memorable art style, and a gameplay mechanic that relied heavily on time manipulation. It’s been nearly two years since Braid became a breakout indie titl...
