Recently rehabilitated, Bob wants out of the crime game. However, a series of unfortunate events brings him to the attention of some shady characters, all eager to put Bob’s legendary abilities to good use. thief bob is a stealth puzzle game where the goal is to steal a specific item and get out of the building…preferably undetected.

You move Bob with a virtual joystick, I’m not usually a fan of this style of control, but here it’s not too bad, mainly I think because the movement is slow and deliberate. Bob’s default movement speed is stealth, which was frustrating in the early levels, but a huge help when the levels start to get more crowded. Bob can run by holding down a virtual button on the right of the screen, this gives Bob a more comfortable pace but people nearby will be alerted to the excess noise this produces. You steal items automatically when you get close to them and you’ll have to stay out of the way, you don’t need to be unnoticed, but if someone catches you, you’re done. For the perfectionists, you can also try to get the rewards for each stage, one for not getting caught, one for finishing the job in the allotted time, and one for stealing everything in the building.

Each area has 15 levels and with 4 areas, there is a lot to do. Each area comes with its own story that begins with a comic-style storyboard, and each level has a fun dialogue between Bob and his protagonists. The comical nature of the story suits the visual style, the graphics are really good, and the level design is well thought out. The objectives, dangers and obstacles are all clear and labeled and the sound is well put together, the music gives it a Pink Panther feel.

As you progress through the levels Bob will encounter more people, security guards, cameras, guard dogs and the levels will become more and more complex. With your share of the loot, you can upgrade Bob’s abilities and buy items to make progress easier, IAP can also be used for this. This title is pretty good to play on the go, but to get a good feel for it, you’ll probably want a decent session to get started. Also, the stability of the app is very good, I haven’t had a single crash yet.

thief bob It’s a pretty entertaining game, although Bob’s slow movements can be frustrating at first. The levels are well planned and challenging, especially if you want to try to win all the prizes. This is a good title for puzzle game fans looking for something a little different, 4 stars.

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