A Boy and His Beard

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A Boy and His Beard is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Pixel Island and was released on April 25, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

A Boy and His Beard is a fast-paced beard fighting experience that lets you steal the beards of your enemies! Survive waves of bearded foes as you collect as many beards and achievements as possible!

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming and touching story about self-acceptance and growth, enhanced by a delightful pixel art style.
Emotional narrative that delicately addresses themes of self-doubt and identity, making it a heartwarming experience.
Simple yet amusing gameplay that provides a fun and quick experience, especially for those who enjoy humorous concepts.

Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks variation, leading to a short experience that may not hold long-term interest.
The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy fully.
Controller-only support limits accessibility for players who prefer keyboard and mouse controls.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of beard-themed mechanics and chaotic physics reminiscent of Goat Simulator, offering both fun and frustration. Players enjoy the horde mode's easy and hard waves, though the sudden difficulty spikes can lead to feelings of infuriation and a desire to keep playing until they succeed. However, some users feel that the game lacks depth, with insufficient focus on "bearded gameplay" elements.
- “You may think, 'But Kody, is that because this is the only game with beard-based gameplay to begin with?'”
- “This game has easy and hard waves, and once we get to the hard ones and have nearly finished, the game hits us with a really hard wave. That's when we, the players, get infuriated and frustrated because of how close we got. The feeling of unaccomplishment and wanting to play until we win gets us into this cycle, all because of how easy the first levels are and how basic the mechanics of the game are.”
- “Not enough beards, and certainly, there was nothing devoted solely to 'bearded gameplay'.”
- “A horde mode with beard combat mechanics and Goat Simulator-style physics and randomness.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and narrative content. Many found the gameplay repetitive and uninspired, leading to a sense of frustration with the overall storytelling experience.
- “Terribly laggy, little to no settings to fix said lag, boring content. I honestly thought there'd be a small story and was disappointed to see it was just wave your beard at stuff. I got a controller because I really wanted to check this game out and was severely disappointed.”
- “Too long have we played video games featuring plain-faced protagonists and lax storylines!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game for its humor, describing it as hilarious and genuinely fun. The comedic elements have resonated well with users, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Hilarious game.”
- “Lol, a funny game.”
- “Wtf, this is hilarious! Actually really fun... thanks, dev.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and labor-intensive, likening it to the hard work of humanity throughout history. Many feel that it requires excessive effort, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Mankind has worked tediously hard for thousands of years, and it has finally arrived.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional performance issues. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a strong point, though it may not meet the expectations of all players.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable and free, but users report significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, despite its short completion time of around 20 minutes.
- “It takes maybe 20 minutes to finish; it's super buggy, but it's a joy to play... and it's free.”