Tobe's Vertical Adventure

 PC
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12

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  1. CannibalBob
    May 8, 2012
    6
    The charming Tobe's Vertical Adventure surfaces nostalgic memories of Spelunky, but suffers a common indie issue of thin content - forgettable level designs, simplistic monster design, uninspired and repeated cutscenes and repetitive music. The three game modes (coop, Tobe or Nana) serve as a gimmick since level designs do not differ. While controls can be unresponsive at times, theThe charming Tobe's Vertical Adventure surfaces nostalgic memories of Spelunky, but suffers a common indie issue of thin content - forgettable level designs, simplistic monster design, uninspired and repeated cutscenes and repetitive music. The three game modes (coop, Tobe or Nana) serve as a gimmick since level designs do not differ. While controls can be unresponsive at times, the gameplay offers a satisfying - although simplistic and unoriginal - experience for platform lovers. The speedrun achievements offer a challenge to achievement hunters out there, even though they feel like needless and gimmicky padding.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PC Gamer
    Sep 13, 2011
    73
    For $5, you could do worse than this brief-but-bewitching platformer. [Nov 2011, p.79]
  2. IGN
    Jul 28, 2011
    80
    With its classic gameplay hook and charmingly nostalgic approach, Tobe's Vertical Adventure demonstrates once again how essential indie development is to today's interactive entertainment.
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  3. GamePro
    Jul 25, 2011
    80
    This platformer packs undeniable retro charm and some clever gameplay to back it up.
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