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Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom.
Award: Highest Rated February 2010
February 2010
 
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The editors liked

  • Fantastic presentation and art direction
  • Great music and game play
  • Charming aesthetic
  • Great music
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles.
  • Imaginative puzzles
  • Unique black-and-white visual style
  • Goofy story told in silly poetic verses
  • Bonus worlds offer replay value
  • Amazing art style and presentation
  • Eureka moments
  • Challenge mode with leader boards
  • Charmingly original art design and presentation

The editors didn't like

  • Some puzzles can be frustrating to figure out.
  • Main game is a little short.
  • Uneven difficulty
  • Controls are not as refined as the protagonist
  • Warrants a hint system
  • Makes you feel dumb
  • Not for everyone
  • Very short
  • Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult

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  Published: 2010-03-16, review by: strategyinformer.com

  • Have you ever been obsessed with food so much that you will steal it in your sleep? Well, P.B. Winterbottom has an addiction to pies on this scale and requires an intervention....

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  Published: 2010-03-04, review by: gaming-age.com

  • Abstract:  Mind bending puzzle games are few and far between these days. So when a gem like Braid or the Professor Layton games come along, it makes them feel that much more special as they aren't a dime a dozen. The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom falls right...

 
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  Published: 2010-03-04, review by: diehardgamefan.com

  • Building off its stellar presentation, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom offers up a puzzling adventure that is sure to challenge gamers all the while captivating them in the endearing world of Bakersfield. The audio and visuals are superb and ar...

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  Published: 2010-03-01, review by: gamingshogun.com

  • Fantastic presentation and art direction, great music and game play,
  • Some puzzles can be frustrating to figure out.
  • 2K Play and The Odd Gentlemen invite us into their strange and wonderful world to enjoy The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom on the Xbox LIVE Arcade. Does P.B. Winterbottom have what it takes to keep our attention, or is it just a bad slice of pie?...

 
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  Published: 2010-02-25, review by: atomicgamer.com

  • Abstract:  The last couple of years have been good to side-scrolling/puzzle game fans. What with Henry Hatsworth, Braid and the Professor Layton games, it's safe to say that things are looking up for these quirky game concepts. Shooting for the title of “quirk...

 
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  Published: 2010-02-24, review by: gamersdailynews.com

  • Abstract:  Some of the best puzzle games are those that require you to develop new ways of thinking. While Braid is probably the most well known example for encouraging players to learn to think not just in the present, but also how to use the past to set up a su...

 
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  Published: 2010-02-22, review by: gamervision.com

  • Abstract:  In 2008, an Xbox Live Arcade game became a sudden hit thanks to clever and challenging puzzles, a memorable art style, and a gameplay mechanic that relied heavily on time manipulation. It’s been nearly two years since Braid became a breakout indie titl...

 
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  Published: 2010-02-21, review by: hookedgamers.com

  • Charmingly original art design and presentation; great music
  • Very short; some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult

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  Published: 2010-02-19, review by: arstechnica.com

  • Abstract:  Student project-turned-commercial release The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom has arrived on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and boy is it stunning. "Stunning" really is the only way to sum it up. There is no other description that applies: it's simple...

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  Published: 2010-02-18, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  Expert reviews...

 
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