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Video Game Baba is You Review
Baba is You (2019) requires some lateral thinking. Each level is controlled by rules written on the screen, such as ‘Lava is Hot’, ‘Wall is Stop’ and ‘Flag is Move’. By moving the words around with your pixelated character, you subvert the level’s logic to your advantage.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Baba is You 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Joe Eaton and updated 10 months ago.

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Baba is You requires some lateral thinking. Each level is controlled by rules written on the screen, such as ‘Lava is Hot’, ‘Wall is Stop’ and ‘Flag is Move’. By moving the words around with your pixelated character, you subvert the level’s logic to your advantage.

Play StylePlay Style

This is a Brain Game and Puzzle game with Sequencing and Traversal elements. This is a single-player game.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 7 hours and 17 hours to complete. To complete every puzzle can take close to a hundred hours.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

This game has been rated PEGI 3.

Skill Level

8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Children need to be able to think flexibly and creatively to solve some of the logic problems. It also involves some reading. The game lets you get to the ending of the game without completing every level.

CostsCosts

Baba is You usually costs £11.29 to £11.39.
 

Baba is You

Steam Store PC £11.39
Switch Store Switch £11.29
Steam Store Mac £11.39
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
 
On the PC and Mac, you can purchase the soundtrack. This is included for free in the Definitive Edition. 
 
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
 

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 13/03/2019

Out Now: Mac, PC and Switch

Content Rating: PEGI 3

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Brain Game, Puzzle (Sequencing and Traversal)

Accessibility: 9 features

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

Developer: ES Adevlog (@ESAdevlog)


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