Oddly charming, bright, playful, but quietly promising something much stranger underneath. NubiaPhobia wastes no time in making that clear, blending colourful visuals with offbeat humour and a touch of the unsettling as it arrives on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Priced at £8.39 and available in both Xbox Series X|S Optimised and Xbox One versions, this latest release from Tonguç Bodur offers a point-and-click adventure that’s as quirky as it is unpredictable.
At A Glance
- Game: NubiaPhobia
- Developer: Tonguç Bodur
- Publisher: Sometimes You – FZCO
- Price: £8.39
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Game Type: Point-And-Click Adventure / Puzzle
A Village Cursed, A Mystery Waiting
At the heart of NubiaPhobia is a simple setup. Your home has been cursed by a witch, and the only way to break it is to explore the surrounding regions, uncover sacred keys, and unlock the secrets tied to the village.
But the journey itself is where things take a turn. Across five distinct areas, you’ll encounter strange characters, unusual scenarios and puzzles that don’t always behave the way you expect them to.
This isn’t a straightforward point-and-click experience. NubiaPhobia leans into the unexpected, delivering puzzles that often play with logic, humour and a little bit of chaos.
Not As Innocent As It Looks
Despite its bright, almost inviting visual style, NubiaPhobia isn’t aimed at younger players. There’s a darker tone running beneath the surface, with moments of horror creeping in between the humour. That contrast gives the game its identity. One moment you’re dealing with something playful, the next you’re facing something far more unsettling.
A Familiar Creative Touch
Fans of Tonguç Bodur’s previous work will likely recognise some of that strange signature style here.
In our Bottle: Pilgrim Redux review, we noted: “The visuals are beautiful… ensuring the overall experience is both calming and contemplative.”
And while Purpose 1951 took a slightly different approach, we found: “The story is engaging without being exceptional, and the visuals are generally pleasing.”
NubiaPhobia feels like another step in that journey, combining strong visual presentation with a more playful, experimental tone.
A Strange Little Journey Worth Taking
There’s a uniqueness to NubiaPhobia that makes it stand out. It doesn’t try to fit neatly into one box, instead mixing humour, horror and puzzle-solving into something that feels a bit offbeat in the best possible way.
For those looking for a point-and-click adventure that isn’t afraid to be a little weird, this is one to keep an eye on. Head over to the Xbox Store if you wish to grab a download. You’ll find the game available for Xbox Series X|S, fully optimised, and then in another edition for Xbox One.
Our review? That’s on the way.
