The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: 2K Play
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2010
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Create your own paradox... for the love of pie. Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie in The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom. Record yourself and harness your time-bending abilities to cooperate, compete against,[Xbox Live Arcade] Create your own paradox... for the love of pie. Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie in The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom. Record yourself and harness your time-bending abilities to cooperate, compete against, and disrupt your past, present, and future selves. Winterbottom's debut misadventures present a whimsical spin on the notions of time, space, and play. Join Winterbottom as he travels through over 75 "movie" levels, causing mischief and mayhem in pursuit of the mysterious and elusive Chronoberry Pie on his spectacular journey through space-time. [2K Play]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. 1UP
    100
    The carefully crafted setting, the intertwining of ingenious puzzles with a portly, gluttonous protagonist, makes this a terrific game that I wholeheartedly recommend you play immediately. [Grade = A+]
  2. Game Revolution
    91
    My stomach growls in expectation of what else The Odd Gentleman has inside its oven. Be it pies, cakes, or sweets, I'm ready for more.
  3. Games Master UK
    88
    A cracking puzzler that puts your brain through the wringer. [May 2010, p.83]
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  4. Game Over Online
    85
    The production values on Winterbottom are pretty high, it's a fun game to just sit and look at, and the little bits of art and writing that join each stage are at least as good as a solid children's book.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    80
    A worthy alternative to Braid with its own unique personality and some of the cleverest puzzles around.
  6. Gamereactor Sweden
    80
    A delightful time-altering puzzler that smells of both Braid and freshly baked pie. Plus, the music is freakin' awesome.
  7. GamesRadar+
    70
    Sadly, these striking visuals only serve to exacerbate Winterbottom’s one true issue: some incredibly bland level design.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. electriclight41
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    I love the aesthetic of this silent film-inspired game. Its mind-bending puzzles are even more innovative than Braid's and gradually increaseI love the aesthetic of this silent film-inspired game. Its mind-bending puzzles are even more innovative than Braid's and gradually increase in complexity until the end. Stealing pies has never been so much fun!… Expand
  2. xxAcesHighxx
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    An utterly enthralling monochromatic caper that I just can't help but wish was also available for handheld gamers. Sure, Winterbottom isAn utterly enthralling monochromatic caper that I just can't help but wish was also available for handheld gamers. Sure, Winterbottom is fantastic on 360 and PC, but personally, I think it'd be experienced on Playstation Vita.… Expand
  4. AuggieAnno
    Aug 11, 2010
    9
    The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is one of the most interesting arcade games I have ever played, it's score, storyline, grainyThe Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is one of the most interesting arcade games I have ever played, it's score, storyline, grainy animation, and comical poetry make this game so satisfying. It is very artistic and enjoyable. This is one Platform Puzzle game you have to play. If the pies don't make you salivate the gameplay will everything about this game is original and fun. One of my favorite arcade games I have played, and I have played a lot. You will get so much more out of this game than the money you put into it.… Expand
  5. SirNiXXon
    Apr 11, 2013
    8
    An amazing little gem. Winterbottom is loaded with black'n'white-old-school-cinema humor. How often can you play a *good* game in black andAn amazing little gem. Winterbottom is loaded with black'n'white-old-school-cinema humor. How often can you play a *good* game in black and white? The graphical style is really great (artsy stuff!) and soundtrack is really "old-school-movie evocative". Winterbottom consists various of short stages, each a puzzle of it's own. It's not a long game, but it's quite inexpensive, and it has good replay value. A great game for anyone who's into indie games, old movies or just wants a blast of "different" gameplay. It's also available for PC.… Expand
  6. TheJesus
    Feb 22, 2010
    5
    In a world where Indie apparently is forgiven for everything and larger dev houses are punished for minor flaws, it's depressing to see In a world where Indie apparently is forgiven for everything and larger dev houses are punished for minor flaws, it's depressing to see this solid if slighly amateurish game getting such high praise from reviewers. Whimsy is not code for 'poorly drawn' and if this had been released by a major publisher, it's shameless theft of mechanics from better titles would be treated with scorn. It's cheap, it's 'Indie' and few will ever play it or remember it, but it's not that bad. It just doesn't have much of a reason to exist.… Expand
  7. RyanGee
    Sep 29, 2010
    5
    The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is certainly an unique game, but the mechanics of the game are far too simple to compare to classicsThe Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is certainly an unique game, but the mechanics of the game are far too simple to compare to classics such as Braid. If Winterbottom is purely seen from an independent developer standpoint, then yes, it is a highly innovative game considering its low budget. But from a consumer viewpoint, the game is more average than fun. While the mechanics of having clones and controlling time is fun, it is not done so in a clever way. The drawings are very simple, and the missions are much too tedious. The backgrounds are dull and repetitive, it becomes monotonous after the first world. Winterbottom is fun for a couple minutes, but its dullness and monotony overcomes that entertainment. But in a developer standpoint, Winterbottom is an achievement for Indie companies, but that does not cut it in the mainstream audience.… Expand
  8. UncleChu
    Jan 11, 2011
    5
    Though I really enjoyed the art and goofy poetry, there was not enough story to hold my attention, and the puzzles became too frustrating asThough I really enjoyed the art and goofy poetry, there was not enough story to hold my attention, and the puzzles became too frustrating as they became based on crackshot timing. It was worth playing for a little while, but ultimately I didn't see the reward in persevering.

    5 for great look, but gameplay appealing only for someone that's more of a hardcore twitch platform fan.    … Expand

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#36 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010