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The Tale of: Bubble Boy

Help Bubble Boy reach the highest mountaintop in the Alps by moving him upwards inside his giant soap bubble, but don't let the bubble pop, or you will fall, all the way, back down...

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Venekamp Studios
Publisher
Venekamp Studios
Release
January 13, 2025
1 year and 201 days ago
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About the Game

WARNING!
This Game Is Meant To Be Really Difficult And Punishing!
Players are required to learn and master new, unique controls in order to successfully finish the game.

The Tale of: Bubble Boy

After the tragic death of his father, Bubble Boy decides to take up his cross and fulfill his father's dream by placing a cross on the highest mountaintop in the Alps.

Rather than climbing to the top, like his father, Bubble Boy decides in child-like faith to get there by more unconventional means:

A giant soap bubble!

How to Play

All you need is a mouse!

  • To go upwards, move the mouse from right to left, first breathing in and then moving the mouse from left to right, blowing out the air. As you blow out air, the bubble moves up. 

  • Hold either the left or right mouse button, while blowing out air, to move to the left or right.

  • How long you move the mouse determines how fast the bubble goes up, left, or right, and how big the bubble grows. 

  • Short mouse movements make the bubble grow slowly and also make the bubble go slower, which is useful for more control.

  • By moving the mouse to the right and holding it there, Bubble Boy holds his breath, which causes the bubble to shrink. This can be useful to maneuver past tight areas, but don't let the bubble get too small, or it will pop.

  • Don't let the bubble hit anything at all, or it will pop! 

  • Once the bubble pops, you have to start again, all the way from the beginning...

Warning!

The maker of The Tale of: Bubble Boy is not responsible for any wrist, arm, hand, or any injuries of any kind, obtained while playing the game. Nor for any damage done to your mouse or other hardware by repeated mouse movements. Don't throw your mouse against the wall because the bubble popped! Play at your own risk. 

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