Baba Is You is a simple, yet very original puzzle game developed by Arvi 'Hempuli' Teikari. The game received many awards, including Nordic Game Jamu in 2017 (the Alpha version of the game). Despite unique gameplay mechanics, and original rules, the game is very accessible, and the basics are easy to understand. Baba Is You features over two hundred levels in which players will have to demonstrate their original way of thinking while completing each level. According to many, Baba Is You is a great exercise for grey cells. The game features very simple pixel graphics, characteristic of old-school classics from the 80s.
Gameplay Mechanics
Baba Is You may be described as 'one of a kind' puzzle game. During the gameplay, players themselves can modify the game rules and discover unexpected results, or level solutions. By interacting with the level's elements, players can modify them in unusual ways. For example, a simple action can change grass into a dangerous obstacle, or transform you into stone. In order to beat subsequent levels, players must fully understand the mechanics of the gameplay, as the difficulty increases with progression in the game.
Very often, the player will be surprised with the solution of certain levels - some of them may seem complicated at first, however, thining out of the box will help you to figure everything out. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that players get access to Level Editor, allowing them to create their own levels, and share them with the community.
Reception
Baba Is You surprised and charmed the whole gaming community. The game created by Arvi Teikari received extremely good reviews and was warmly welcomed by players from all over the world. While reviewing Baba Is You, Metacritic evaluated it with 87/100 points. According to the statistics provided by the Steam platform, over 98% of users' reviews are positive. Players praised the game for its unique mechanics, and original gameplay. As Polygon writes, this simple, small game 'is one of the best puzzle games in years'. The game will certainly satisfy puzzle games fans, providing entertainment for long hours.
Key Features
- The winner of the Nordic Game Jamu 2017 and the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019.
- Original gameplay mechanics - change rules of the game during the gameplay, think out of the box.
- Over 200 levels with different difficulties - demonstrate your skill of logical thinking and complete them all!
- Level Editor - express your creativity and design your own, unique levels.
- Are you ready to test your intellect?
