Planet DOB

About

Planet DOB casts players as a reluctant explorer trapped inside the mind of a crash-landed alien. The alien’s ship smashes into Earth while evading a massive net, leaving him unconscious and easy prey for curious scientists. Strapped to a lab table, he becomes a test subject as the player navigates his chaotic mental landscape. The adventure unfolds through point-and-click puzzles and dialogue choices, blending sci-fi absurdity with the alien’s cryptic thoughts. Visuals lean into anime-inspired chaos, and the story hinges on deciphering surreal scenarios tied to the alien’s mysterious backstory. This PlayStation title stands out for its bizarre concept and direct tie to the Japanese band DOB, though its cult status means it’s more curiosity than classic. Released in 1999, it leans heavily into quirky humor and abstract storytelling, which might not appeal to all. Its single-player focus and niche charm have kept it buried in retro archives, but fans of offbeat narratives might find its mind-bending puzzles and oddball dialogue worth a spin. Short, strange, and unlikely to be repeated.

Storyline

An alien flying above Earth gets knocked unconscious after his ship crashes while avoiding a giant net. Scientists strap his passed out frame on a table and send a very unwilling subject (his glasses are shaped in the letters Y-O-U) into his mind to see what makes him tick.