A very colourful action-platformer from EA where a robot swaps weapons on the fly across varied planets. Inventive and fun, but punishingly tough over time.
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Category
Action1 player7+
Description
Robot B.O.B. takes his father's car and heads for a galactic date in this Gray Matter Mega Drive platformer. Published by Gray Matter/Electronic Arts, released in Japan in 1993. Platformer with B.O.B. using varied gadgets in colourful space environments.
Space Funky B.O.B. review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,61 MB📅01/01/1993
Published by Electronic Arts
Space Funky B.O.B. (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
A Gray Matter platformer published by Electronic Arts, B.O.B. circulates mostly under its US and PAL labels, but this entry covers the much scarcer Japanese release. On the Japanese Mega Drive the EA title is an unusual case, since the American publisher barely penetrated that market, making the sealed Japanese edition hard to source. Interest lies in that rare presence of a Western platformer in Japan and the appealing aura of the retro-futuristic robot.
Is Space Funky B.O.B. still worth playing in 2026?
B.O.B. is an Electronic Arts action game, in which an alien robot fights through labyrinthine futuristic levels using a varied arsenal and timed gadgets. The blend of action, exploration and resource management, along with a hero of strong character, brings real personality. The high difficulty and an at-times choppy pace temper the fun. For fans of slightly tough retro 2D action and offbeat 90s humor, it is an endearing and original curiosity.
