Gubble
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| Developer(s) |
Actual Entertainment (Macintosh, Windows) Mud Duck Productions (PlayStation) |
| Publisher(s) |
Actual Entertainment (Macintosh, Windows, iOS) Mud Duck Productions, Midas Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation, Windows, Macintosh, iOS |
| Release date(s) |
Windows
Macintosh
PlayStation
iOS
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle video game |
Gubble is a PlayStation, iOS and PC game. Most of the gameplay requires the player to solve a series of real-time puzzles in which he uses tools, such as a hammer or screwdriver, which the main character, Gubble (an alien), uses in a humorous way to remove the implements of these tools, such as nails and screws, from the playing area. Gubble HD is an enhanced version for PC and the iPad.
The opening storyline to Gubble (only found in the instruction booklet) is very vague and is only used to make the game seem slightly more rational. The majority of the game is spent on the fictional planet Renegar, and many of the puzzles repeat themes of a certain world (the game is split into multiple worlds).
As stated above besides from being vague; and excerpt on the storyline has been discussed briefly on a small article from the Mud Duck Productions. In the hardships of a Gubble, they have a strong relationship with Woodrow Wilson; the 28th president of the United States of America. A Gubble stands behind the front desk of presidency, they work through tough mazes to please said president. As if their life wasn't hard enough (from all the "Zymbot" stages and enemies) Wilson pushes them through an eye gauging amount of difficulties.
Zymbots
Levels in a world are called "Zymbots" and are usually maze-like in appearance. They are filled with several enemies and tools. Other than their being like similar to a maze, their features are made to resemble certain features on other planets, such as lava, fields, deserts, snow fields,etc. In the PC version, each zymbot is named the same as that of the world plus an additional letter added to the end. For example, the very first zymbot - which is in the first world: Rennigar - is called Rennigara.
Tools
Tools are made to resemble those of a carpenter. A hammer, drill, screwdriver, a wrench, saw, mallet, and a sledgehammer are just a few of the tools used to deconstruct a level. Tools can be found within a zymbot and are used to remove the several nails, screws, bolts, etc. that hold a level together.
External links
- Gubble
- Gubble on IGN
- Gubble on Gamespot
- Mud Duck Productions a ZeniMax Media company
- Gubble HD for the iPad