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Banana Cowboy

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94%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Banana Cowboy is a single player action game. It was developed by Berry Ripe Games and was released on May 15, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

AboutBanana Cowboy is an adventure platformer set in a fruit-themed universe. You are the Banana Cowboy, the outcasted son of the king of the Banana Planet. However, your tyrannical twin brother has taken control of the fruit worlds with his evil blender, and it is up to you to liberate the universe. Save your scattered people from the Orange Bikers and Blueberry Pirates using your trusty lasso! …

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
  • The game features charming visuals and a whimsical story that adds to its overall appeal.
  • Gameplay is engaging with unique mechanics, such as the lasso for combat and movement, making it fun and enjoyable.
  • It's a free game that offers a delightful experience, especially for fans of platformers, with plenty of humor and creativity.
  • The camera controls are problematic, making platforming difficult at times.
  • Controls can feel wonky and take time to get used to, which may frustrate some players.
  • Time-based achievements can be discouraging, especially for those who prefer a more relaxed gaming experience.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by intuitive controls and unique mechanics, such as a lasso for combat and movement, which set it apart from traditional platformers. Players navigate diverse planets with distinct aesthetics and challenges, engaging in memorable interactions and thrilling boss battles that require skill and reflexes. Overall, the combination of charming visuals, a whimsical story, and replayability makes it a standout free title in the action-adventure genre.

    • “Each planet has its unique aesthetic and set of challenges, ensuring that the gameplay remains fresh and engaging throughout the adventure.”
    • “At its core, the game's controls are incredibly intuitive as the core mechanics are relatively simple and explained well in the tutorial, with the lasso serving as the primary tool for both combat and movement.”
    • “The lasso mechanics and diverse environments encourage players to experiment and explore, providing ample replayability to progressively decrease the total playtime with each playthrough and become a speedrunning legend.”
    • “Boss battles are a highlight, requiring players to use both their reflexes and mechanics to succeed.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Banana Cowboy" is engaging and presented through vibrant comic strips, following the titular character's quest to rescue his kingdom from his evil twin. Players enjoy memorable interactions and a satisfying plot, culminating in a humorous final battle. While the main story can be completed in 10-15 minutes, the game offers numerous side quests and secrets, enhancing its replayability and charm.

    • “The interactions with allies and foes alike are memorable, and the overarching plot provides a satisfying framework for the gameplay.”
    • “The story begins with the banana cowboy discovering that his twin brother, once a beloved member of the banana kingdom, has turned evil and taken over the kingdom.”
    • “While the main story can be completed in around 10-15 minutes on the first playthrough, 'banana cowboy' offers plenty of side quests and secrets to discover after the first playthrough.”
    • “Players take on the role of the titular banana cowboy, embarking on a mission to rescue his people from his malevolent twin, who has seized control of the banana kingdom.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Banana Cowboy" are praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style that enhances the fruit-themed universe, making it visually appealing and cohesive. Each planet features a unique aesthetic that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, contributing to the game's overall charm and identity. Reviewers express satisfaction with the graphics, suggesting that their distinctive style is integral to the game's experience.

    • “Each planet has its unique aesthetic and set of challenges, ensuring that the gameplay remains fresh and engaging throughout the adventure.”
    • “"Banana Cowboy" is a visual treat, with vibrant, cartoonish graphics that bring the fruit-themed universe to life.”
    • “The art style is both charming and cohesive, contributing to the game's unique identity.”
    • “The visuals and sound are lacking, making the overall experience feel flat and uninspired.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and do not meet the standards expected from modern games.”
    • “The art style feels inconsistent and detracts from the overall immersion in the game.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its cute and charming humor, featuring amusing voiceovers and a lighthearted, fruit-themed comedic style reminiscent of titles like Mario Galaxy. While some controls may be challenging, the overall comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience that could benefit from further polish and expansion.

    • “While a little tough to control, this is a really cute and funny game with some solid ideas and plenty of charm.”
    • “In addition to the soundtrack, there are funny voiceovers for the characters throughout the game.”
    • “With more polish and quality of life improvements, I can see this being a much bigger game world with tons of silly fruit humor.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Banana Cowboy" is highlighted for its catchy soundtrack that enhances the game's adventurous theme, complemented by humorous character voiceovers. While generally well-received, some players find the music to be merely satisfactory alongside the gameplay and controls.

    • “The soundtrack of 'Banana Cowboy' is equally impressive, featuring catchy tunes that complement the game's adventurous spirit.”
    • “In addition to the soundtrack, there are funny voiceovers for the characters throughout the game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's lasso mechanics and varied environments enhance its replayability, allowing for experimentation and exploration. This encourages multiple playthroughs, with the potential to improve speedrun times on subsequent attempts.

    • “The lasso mechanics and diverse environments encourage players to experiment and explore, providing ample replayability and allowing them to progressively decrease their total playtime with each playthrough, ultimately becoming speedrunning legends.”
    • “The lasso mechanics and diverse environments encourage players to experiment and explore, providing ample replayability to progressively decrease the total playtime with each playthrough and become a speedrunning legend.”
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Banana Cowboy is a action game.

Banana Cowboy is available on PC and Windows.

Banana Cowboy was released on May 15, 2024.

Banana Cowboy was developed by Berry Ripe Games.

Banana Cowboy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Banana Cowboy is a single player game.

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