The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Imaginative puzzles, Unique blackandwhite visual style, Goofy story told in silly poetic verses, Bonus worlds offer replay value.

Cons:

Uneven difficulty, Controls are not as refined as the protagonist.

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Last revision on April 4, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Imaginative puzzles, Unique blackandwhite visual style, Goofy story told in silly poetic verses, Bonus worlds offer replay value

Reviewers Didn't Like

Uneven difficulty, Controls are not as refined as the protagonist

Expert reviews and ratings

Puzzles garnished with platforming, baked to perfection in a witty...

By PC Gamer on June 28, 2010

The true genius of a good indie game lies in the execution - a quality title should feel like something personal to the developer (in this case, newcomers The Odd Gentlemen), and use decent design and personality to overcome the shortcomings provided...

By GameZone on May 18, 2010

This year has been the year for smaller titles. It seems like every week I am being bombarded with another surprise gem. Most recently it was Lead and Gold and now The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom surprises and impresses. The best way to...

By Strategy Informer on May 06, 2010

It takes a madman to sacrifice everything for delicious treats; it takes an even madder man to chase magical pies to reach greater satisfaction. P.B. Winterbottom is just that crazy and his appetite will pull players through time and space to collect...

By Neoseeker on April 29, 2010

100

An entertaining, well-realised and enjoyable puzzle...

By Computeractive on April 24, 2010

Buckets of whimsy and oodles of puzzles make this a satisfying adventure, despite the sometimes steep...

By GameSpot on April 20, 2010