Bad School Boy

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Bad School Boy is a single player action game. It was developed by Sylph and was released on December 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Have you ever cheated at school ? Well if you haven't, don't miss your chance, as you can now experience the thrill of being a dunce in BadSchoolBoy !! In this puzzle/shooting game, toss paper balls at your classmates to get test answers and not fail your exams... Or else be ready to get kicked out of school. Wreak havoc in class to earn new special attacks and be better during exams, but make s…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and entertaining concept that evokes nostalgia for classic 8-bit games.
It offers good arcade fun and is well-balanced for short play sessions.
The catchy soundtrack and humorous gameplay elements make it enjoyable for fans of retro-style games.

The game suffers from poor controls and technical issues, including crashes on capable hardware.
The graphics are of low quality, resembling outdated mobile apps, and there are no options to customize settings.
The gameplay is shallow and lacks depth, making it uninteresting for many players.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature retro pixel art reminiscent of the NES era, which some players find charming and original, while others criticize the lack of modern graphical options and customization. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia but may not appeal to those seeking contemporary visuals.
- “The sweet 8-bit graphics and OST carry me directly into the good NES era; it's very funny, and above all, it's very original. I can't classify it in a specific genre.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is noted for its uniqueness and originality, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 8-bit graphics and soundtrack that evoke a sense of the classic NES era. However, despite these positive aspects, there are mixed feelings about the overall quality of the game.
- “The sweet 8-bit graphics and OST carry me directly into the good NES era; it's very funny, and above all, it's very original.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its catchy and original 8-bit soundtrack, which evokes nostalgia for the NES era. Reviewers appreciate how well the music complements the game's unique style, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The sweet 8-bit graphics and OST carry me directly into the good NES era; it's very funny and, above all, very original. I can't classify it in a specific genre.”
- “And its catchy, heady OST is perfect for it.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and overly simplified, lacking depth and engagement, and is further marred by poor technical execution.