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B.O.B.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PlayStation Portable • 1993

Should you play it?

B.O.B. (known in Japan as Space Funky B.O.B.) is a video game that was released in 1993. It is a side-scrolling game, a 2D shooter and a platform game.

What works

  • Unique and humorous protagonist
  • Variety of weapons and gadgets
  • Challenging gameplay with strategic elements
  • Colorful and charming graphics
  • Password system for progress continuation

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive level design and scenery
  • Control issues and imprecise jumping
  • Steep difficulty spikes and trial-and-error gameplay
  • Limited innovation and originality
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Last update: 13/09/2026