Bone: Out From Boneville

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Just Adventure
    100
    I personally have nothing but good things to say about this game. In fact, the only problem I have is that it’s too short, and that just means I’m greedy. I think anyone who wants to be whisked away into a brightly colored land of adventure featuring the time-honored themes of good and evil, friends and foes, and a good dose of real humor will be doing themselves a serious favor by checking out this game.
  2. GamesRadar+
    80
    Ultimately, Bone: Out From Boneville is probably too lightweight, too easy and unsophisticated for most adventure gamers... but don't hold that against it.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    77
    Bone: Out from Boneville & The Great Cow Race are good fun even for beginners. The Great Cow Race is much better than the shaky first episode, being more non-linear, having tighter gameplay and expanding on the comic's story instead of just retelling it. [Jan 2007]
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  5. CPUGamer
    75
    This episode seems to be lacking quite a bit as far as the storyline and length are concerned. It should supposedly last about three hours, but it seemed even shorter than that to me; much too short, actually.
  6. Gamer 2.0
    72
    The endearing characters and witty dialogue are real winners. It’s professionally done in places and anyone looking to dabble in a lighthearted adventure will find this a stimulating experience; just don’t expect to be playing for months.
  7. Adventure Gamers
    70
    The story is charming and witty, the puzzles are a refreshing change from the usual, and the game is appropriate for everyone in the family.
  8. Quandary
    70
    Lets hope that the next episode has a bit more bulk, because there's heaps of potential. I look forward to meeting up with Fone, Phoney and Smiley again and seeing them safely home.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    70
    I imagine that only fans of the comic book will be willing to fork out that kind of dough for such a short visit with their pals that have been magically brought to life in the digital medium.
  10. GameZone
    70
    The game has charm. The look and sound are nicely done, but the game is just too short and does not present any major or innovative challenges.
  11. Gamers Europe
    70
    Short, cute, enjoyable games created with simplicity in mind and offset by a few bugs and an ultimately empty feeling. As it is you will find much to like here, just don’t expect it to last.
  12. PC Gameworld
    65
    Its beautiful scenery and personable characters will definitely grab the player. However, its immediate lack of challenge and extremely short amount of playtime are definitely hurtful to the overall quality of the game.
  13. PC Format
    62
    A pleasant little game, but far, far too little of it released at this price. [Christmas 2005, p.62]
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  14. PC Gamer
    62
    Newcomers to Bone are better off putting their money toward the collection graphic novel. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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  15. Eurogamer
    60
    We're huge fans of the genre, and really buy into the thought of regular episodic content, but we'd demand it at a significantly reduced price and with an approach that actually panders to the long-term fans of this style of game - as opposed to young kids with no patience.
  16. Computer Gaming World
    60
    A faithful, fun retelling of the comic book - just too short. [Dec 2005, p.106]
  17. NTSC-uk
    60
    Cases of repetitious dialogue occur far too frequently, as does the odd graphical glitch. Plus the somewhat childlike visuals and script may turn off those who fell in love with the more mature humour of the early LucasArts titles.
  18. IGN
    59
    Bone: Out from Bonevill has some great presentation, considering it is a budget title. The point-and-click style is a perfect fit for the story, but the execution is a bit flawed.
  19. Computer and Video Games
    57
    It creates a warm feeling that doesn't provide belly-laughs, but at least fixes you up with a permanent half-grin. [PC Zone]
  20. Thunderbolt
    50
    At times, it can become annoying how slowly the Bones move around the screen, but it does add just a little more longevity to this first installment, which clocks in at just several hours long.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 6 out of 22
  1. SuperWooper
    Dec 9, 2015
    7
    The game follows the comic series almost exactly with a few minor changes, so unless you've read the comics, it's going to be a lot of trialThe game follows the comic series almost exactly with a few minor changes, so unless you've read the comics, it's going to be a lot of trial and error. The voice acting in the game is exactly how I pictured them sounding while reading the comics though and I was generally impressed with it.… Full Review »
  2. GodotIsW8ing4U
    May 1, 2013
    4
    I love the Bone graphic novel and I love Telltale Games and adventure games in general. I want to get that out of the way first, because thisI love the Bone graphic novel and I love Telltale Games and adventure games in general. I want to get that out of the way first, because this is painful for me to say:

    Bone: Out From Boneville is bad.

    Not terrible. Not memorably awful. Just forgettably clunky and mediocre, and a very poor attempt at a faithful adaptation of the graphic novel. The graphics are dated by 2005's standards, let alone 2012's; they evoke early 2003 Gamecube games. The story's delivery is slow, plodding, and padded with dull minigames, without any sort of niceties or ornamentation to the interface; it feels like the game was made on a budget of pocket lint. The animation is stiff, and some of the models just look off (Thorn with a ponytail and a Peter Pan outfit, anyone?). And worst of all, the voice acting is eardrum-gougingly terrible, so much so that it trashes the story and the believability of the characters; I'm not sure if we're looking at bad direction or bad talent here, but the delivery is off on damn near every line, and there's no sense of believability to the whole mess. The only grace I can offer is that the Bone games were some of Telltale's first, with Sam & Max still a year out, so these are the birthing cries of a developer struggling to find its feet after splitting from Lucasarts, but it's still a tragically bad game.    … Full Review »
  3. hfffoman
    May 15, 2012
    1
    Only suitable for kids who are so young their parents will have to do most of the playing. Even making allowance for that, it is short andOnly suitable for kids who are so young their parents will have to do most of the playing. Even making allowance for that, it is short and feeble. There are a few funny moments, hence the score as high as 1.… Full Review »
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