Sometimes, a game's title tells you everything you need to know. Take "Vampire Survivors," for example—you're trying to survive against vampires (or their minions, at least). But then there are titles like "PBJ - The Musical" that leave you scratching your head and eager for more details.
Now available on iOS, "PBJ - The Musical" is a unique creation from developer Philipp Stollenmayer. As its name suggests, it's a musically-themed game, but it goes beyond that. This game takes you on a hand-animated adventure through a rollicking rendition of Romeo & Juliet, featuring an unlikely pair: a strawberry and peanut butter.
While that might sound confusing, "PBJ - The Musical" offers a rich experience. It combines puzzling obstacle course gameplay with a fully orchestrated soundtrack. Dive in to uncover new remixes of the extensive soundtrack and enjoy the hand-animated paper craft-style graphics.
Ham on rye
"PBJ - The Musical" certainly banks on its eye-catching concept to draw players in, and it succeeds in piquing curiosity. From what I've seen of the gameplay, it seems this game might be a Marmite release—people will either love it or not quite get it.
It's best suited for kids, given its musical elements and the whimsical story. The gameplay appears to be more of an on-rails puzzler, where the focus is on enjoying the ride and the music rather than intense problem-solving.
Nonetheless, "PBJ - The Musical" is a delightful new addition to the mobile gaming scene. If you're keen to stay ahead of the curve on new mobile releases, you're in the right place. Be sure to check out our regular feature, "Ahead of the Game," to discover what's coming soon to iOS and Android.