Ib

Ib

April 11, 2022

AdventureRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

A young girl named Ib visits an art gallery with her parents. While perusing the various works of art, Ib suddenly realizes that she is alone. As she searches for someone – anyone – else, the museum begins to change... ◆◆◆◆◆ A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, …

Critic Score

85.1

9 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (9)

Bohyun Ryu IGN Korea Apr 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

92.0

"One of the greatest horror themed games based on other worldly liminal environments, Ib is certainly a masterpiece fueled by the classic RPG maker tool. With spotless storyline, puzzles and characters, the gameplay is as immersive as the surprisingly natural …"

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Des Miller RPG Fan Apr 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

85.0

"Ib is an indie horror adventure darling that still holds up over a decade later thanks to its beautiful and unsettling aesthetic, unique world design, and breezy yet engaging puzzles."

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Jesse Taylor Pure Nintendo Apr 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Ib is a surprising experience people should check out if they want a pixel-art title with an extremely creepy atmosphere. Ib makes you feel uncomfortable around every corner and builds tension whenever you go near any painting. The puzzles, the …"

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Joe Devader Apr 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"It may still have the issue many of this type of game have, being that anything and everything can hurt or kill you even if it&s;s not entirely obvious that it will do that, but this is not only not …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Apr 2022
74.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

71.0

"Provides enough story beats and creepiness to mostly compensate for its tendency to kill you somewhat abruptly"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"Having not known anything about Ib going into it for this review, I finished and came away from it very impressed. If you’re a fan of horror and pixel art experiences then Ib will be right up your alley. The …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"Ib is a truly unsettling horror game, with charming characters and sound design that will send shivers down your spine."

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Apr 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Ib is a slow burn of disquiet and high strangeness that gets you with a scare and keeps you with the story. It’s a fantastic marriage of art and gameplay, and it’s worth a trip to see the crafting of …"

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Pablo Camargo NintendoBoy Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Ib is a short and sweet experience with a super engaging mystery, fun puzzles to complete, bringing great immersion in its exploration and story. It has very charismatic characters and is super convenient to replay the game with the goal …"

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