Noby Noby Boy

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    72
    Not bad for 3 quid 19, but don't expect hours of entertainment. [May 2009, p.76]
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  2. TheSixthAxis
    70
    It’s not a game, it’s a toy, and it’s one that will only work long term if people keep stretching. It’s a wicked idea, though, and is priced at that impulse-buy level so hopefully enough of you will take the chance with Noby Noby Boy and see what all the fuss is about.
  3. VideoGamer
    70
    If you're willing to give Noby Noby Boy a chance, if you fancy something a little different, hell, very different, you'll find fun from Noby Noby Boy's bizarre world.
  5. Gamestyle
    70
    Noby Noby Boy is a title that will really divide gamers. With a little more work and tangible elements this could have been a really fun and unique experience.
  6. Console Monster
    70
    Keita Takahashi should be saluted for releasing something that could have so easily fallen flat on its face. Adventurous and inventive software such as this, definitely deserves a look.
  7. ZTGD
    70
    Sure it is aimless, frankly quite off-the-wall-zany, and definitely a little repetitive but it also manages to be kind of fun.
  8. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    An odd but very welcome addition to PSN. [Apr 2009, p.97]
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  9. Games Master UK
    70
    Cheap and cheerful, although the lack of formal structure may put some people off. [May 2009, p.80]
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  10. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    Noby Noby Boy is weird, but that's ok. Less game than activity, there's no point other than what you decide there ought to be. [Summer 2009]
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  11. Cheat Code Central
    64
    This game can be very addictive, but it's also a bit disappointing. There's no goal in the game other than making Girl grow, and there's no competition either.
  12. IGN
    60
    I will say that the concept of GIRL is cool and if the community helps her grow to reach new planets, then that's great. But really, though, Noby Noby Boy feels like a tech demo with a couple cool concepts to me, and nothing more.
  13. Thunderbolt
    60
    Even with a fun premise and colorful, simplistic visuals, Noby Noby Boy ultimately falls short when a basic fundamental of design hinders the overall experience.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best PS3 Game of 2009
94
#94 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 37
  3. Negative: 9 out of 37
  1. MarkS
    Feb 20, 2009
    8
    I've been following this game for quite a while, so it was a first day buy for me. Totally strange and fun all at once. Takes a little I've been following this game for quite a while, so it was a first day buy for me. Totally strange and fun all at once. Takes a little bit of time to accept that there is no point and just have fun with it, but as I got more comfortable with it the more I loved it. Easily the best 5 bucks you can spend on PSN.… Full Review »
  2. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Strange and quirky. There's a lot to mess around with in this game and it does provide for some fun.
  3. mrnice
    Mar 21, 2014
    6
    Similar to Katamari Damacy but designed so a toddler could see the appeal. The controls require you to read the manual which may ruin it forSimilar to Katamari Damacy but designed so a toddler could see the appeal. The controls require you to read the manual which may ruin it for younger players. The game takes the 'grow' objective from Katamari Damacy and throws away objectives and context, so the only thing you might play it for is just the fun of the moment, and the dozen or so hidden trophies. I got a few trophies during the first ten minutes and quickly nearly a third of them. Some of the remaining ones frustrate me, so I'm taking a break from the game. When it's on sale on PSN, the price of admission is fair for a peek into some polished but very experimental game design.… Full Review »
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