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Part Time Lover: How Part Time UFO Gets Mobile Gaming Right

Aug 14, 2024

Dive into the delightful world of Part Time UFO, where whimsical physics puzzles meet crane game mechanics. The hosts share their favorite moments from balancing animals to cheering stacked characters. Explore the charm of handheld gaming and discuss how mobile experiences compare to traditional consoles. With insights on multiplayer chaos and the creative character designs, this podcast celebrates the unique appeal of mobile gaming and its delightful sound design. Prepare for nostalgia, laughter, and an appreciation of the quirky universe of mobile titles.

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Quick takeaways

Part-Time UFO stands out in mobile gaming for its engaging physics-based puzzles, charming aesthetics, and absence of microtransactions.

The game's success on both mobile and Switch platforms highlights HAL Laboratory's innovative approach and potential for future creative ventures.

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Overview of Part-Time UFO

Part-Time UFO is a physics-based puzzle game that follows the adventures of a UFO named Jobski, who takes on various jobs to earn money for living expenses. Players control Jobski as he uses a claw to stack and collect different objects, which often include whimsical and humorous scenarios such as stacking synchronized swimmers or assembling museum exhibits. The game features charming pixel art-style graphics and a delightful aesthetic that sets it apart from typical mobile games. Released initially in 2017, it received positive acclaim and has since seen an expanded release on the Nintendo Switch, enhancing its appeal.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Unique Gameplay of Part Time UFO

2min

Whimsical Physics Puzzles

15min

The Cozy World of Handheld Gaming

8min

Multiplayer Mayhem and Character Insights in Physics-Based Gaming

3min

Exploring the Whimsical World of Mobile Gaming

18min

Part Time UFO arrived in 2017 as the first game from HAL Laboratory's new mobile gaming brand HAL Egg. Clever, funny, and full of inventive crane game-inspired puzzles, it's an easy recommendation for anyone interested in what other recent games have come from Kirby's longtime developer. So for this episode, we're discussing the history, gameplay, and some of our favorite animal-balancing, cheerleader-stacking moments from Part Time UFO, across the mobile version and its expanded Switch port.

Have you played Part Time UFO? And how do you feel about mobile games versus traditional console experiences? Tell us your thoughts at mail@kirbyconversations.com and we may share them on a future episode.

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