Baba Is You

1. LapinMignon

   Mar 27, 2019

   10

   Baba Is You is a fantastic experience for fans of the Problem-Solving Puzzle Genre. Buyer beware, however, that the game knows its niche andBaba Is You is a fantastic experience for fans of the Problem-Solving Puzzle Genre. Buyer beware, however, that the game knows its niche and sticks extremely closely to it. Those who go in with the craving of maddeningly brain-busting puzzles will have something to satiate them for quite some time. Those who do not will find nothing of value here. For those interested by this premise, I would encourage to play the game, going in knowing as little else as possible, as a puzzle experience is easily compromised by spoilers. For anyone else, I share my thoughts about this experience.
   
   Let me start by saying that Baba is You is a game that is not afraid to go all-in for its niche audience -- a bold decision that I have nothing but respect for. The game wastes no time selling its premise, and defining what kind of experience it is going to be. It goes through its core concepts and removes the training wheels within less than an hour. Then, it keeps things fresh by introducing new rules and mechanics within those rules to learn and master. Puzzles are presented as single-screen levels, all of which can take less than a minute to execute, but most have the potential leave the player stumped for upwards of an hour.
   
   Puzzles themselves are designed with a mentality of problem-solving in mind. The player is encouraged to experiment, iterate and approach things scientifically. The more the player discovers about how the rules work and interact with each others, the more likely they will be to figure how to solve a puzzle quickly. Noteworthy, however, is that most puzzles aren't so strict as to have one, concrete-bound solution. This is especially true early on, and even results in each player approaching the midgame with entirely different cognitive toolkits. No two player is bound to have the same experience with the game -- something uncommon for a puzzle game, but nevertheless a welcome trend in the problem-solving subgenre.
   
   The graphics may seem amateurish and questionable, but to me there is no doubt that the Lo-Fi aesthetic is a perfect fit for such a game. Every token on the puzzle grid are represented in their simplest possible form - a shape, and a color. This makes levels easy to parse, regardless of how many things are moving, transforming, and happening. Had it not been this way, it would have been easy for it to cause an over-saturation of information that would distract from the challenge. The music also employs this minimalist philosophy, with each track using a small set of instruments. The compositions are quite brilliant and enchanting, but more importantly, they are easy on the ears and can be listened to for hours.
   
   Baba is You isn't a game for everyone -- far from it. But if you have a puzzle game itch to scratch, then this game is one I can recommend with all my heart.… Expand

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2. introspect

   Mar 27, 2019

   10

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   If you're looking for challenging puzzles, this game is for you. Many stages are brutally difficult, and figuring out the solutions yourself is immensely satisfying. Break the rules, literally.… Expand

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4. RetroBitGamer

   Mar 18, 2019

   10

   I love how many of the levels in this game seem completely impossible before finding the right solution. Both the graphics and the music areI love how many of the levels in this game seem completely impossible before finding the right solution. Both the graphics and the music are very cute too, and this game is a ton of fun to play with a friend. Playing this game is a really cool experience over all.… Expand

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5. C0NNERS

   Apr 9, 2019

   9

   One of the most original, clever and rewarding games you'll play all year. Plus 10% profits goes to charity. Win / win.
   
   Buy this and thank me later

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6. Brtnik

   Jul 21, 2020

   9

   Awesome idea. Cant describe with words. You must try this masterpiece on your own :)

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7. FunkyBoi

   Aug 17, 2021

   8

   Baba is you is the most creative yet truest-of-form puzzle game I've played to date. I'm well familiar with both 2d and 3d puzzle platformersBaba is you is the most creative yet truest-of-form puzzle game I've played to date. I'm well familiar with both 2d and 3d puzzle platformers the likes of Inside, Limbo, Portal and so forth, but I've never really found myself drawn to a puzzle game with a sole focus on the puzzles. Baba is You is puzzles for puzzle lovers, that's all it wants to be and that's all it needs to be. I like taking on maybe one or two puzzles per day, inbetween busywork or just to wind down. The inventive core puzzle mechanic of building and breaking code-like rules provides a wealth of potential for new and innovative mechanics, both in the introduction of new ideas or building upon old ones, which is what any good puzzle game should seek to create.… Expand

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8. yic191

   Jan 2, 2020

   0

   So bad and boring game, horrible graphics, 0 work from the developers... Dont buy this game.

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