Beat the Boss 3
- December 11, 2013
- Game Hive Corporation
- 37h median play time
"Beat the Boss 3 " is an extreme version of the popular stress-relief game, allowing players to customize their boss and weapons to defeat them in various humorous ways. With over 100 new lethal weapons and physics-simulated reactions, players can enjoy this game in beautiful hand-crafted stages while customizing their experience. However, it is not suitable for children or those weak at heart due to its violent content.
Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a great way to relieve stress.
- The graphics and weapon variety are impressive, making gameplay enjoyable.
- Customization options for the boss and weapons add a personal touch to the game.
- Leveling up and obtaining materials is too slow, making progression frustrating.
- The crowned boss feature often doesn't work, even with a stable internet connection.
- There are frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, which can be very annoying.
- humor317 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and a great stress reliever. Many reviews highlight the funny interactions and absurd weapons used to "beat the boss," contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant draw, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
“This game is one of my favorite games! I love it; it's a stress reliever and it also makes me happy. It's a funny game, and the boss is so hard to kill. I enjoyed it and hope you guys make more games like this. We love you, makers of Beat the Boss!”
“It's so funny to play and it's fun! Hilarious and fun game for everyone.”
“This game is hilarious! I love it; it's so funny and makes my loneliness go away. Whoever made this app, I love it!”
“I don't like it because it's not funny; it's just kicking his ass.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced, making the game more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected humor, but instead, I got a series of tired clichés that didn't make me laugh at all.”
- monetization158 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, which players frequently criticize for being excessive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users acknowledge that ads are a necessary means for developers to generate revenue, many express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads, often leading to a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from its appeal.
“This game is awesome as heck in 2020 to 2021 because no ads, and this is such a fun game!”
“It was battling for best 'beat the _____' games with the 4th one but it is now the best because it has no ads or very very little.”
“No ads!!!!”
“The ads after every death just ruined it for me.”
“Way too many ads every time I kill the boss I get a damn ad.”
“I would give this a 5 star but I'm getting ads every time I kill him and then another ad comes right after that and it's like endless ads!”
- graphics61 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising the unique art style and overall visual quality. While some reviews mention occasional low-quality graphics, the majority highlight the game's impressive visuals and how they enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment.
“The graphics are unique, I love the art style, and it runs on my phone very well.”
“Really good excellent graphics.”
“I love this game because it has good graphics and it's fun to play.”
“The only thing that I have a problem with is the graphics; it's just not good.”
“This game does not work; it's freezing and logs out when I am playing. To the developers: if you are going to release this, you might as well fix it because there are a lot of issues.”
“You gotta admit the graphics are bad, but the weapons are awesome.”
- story33 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, with many players finding quests vague and difficult to complete, such as the "shoot 10 cups of joe" mission. Users express disappointment over the absence of a structured narrative or story mode, suggesting that a more engaging storyline could enhance the overall experience. Additionally, numerous bugs and unachievable missions detract from the enjoyment, leading to frustration among players.
“I love the missions on the game.”
“If there were a story to the whole game, like where you get fired from the workplace after beating up the boss, it would be much more interesting.”
“There should be a story mode or something.”
“Not very good game because of all the bugs like unachievable missions.”
- stability31 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that hinder gameplay, particularly during critical moments like boss fights or character customization. While some players experience minimal problems and find the game enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights a significant need for bug fixes and improvements to enhance stability.
“No glitches; it doesn't lag on me or anything, and it's a fun game to play if you're not doing anything else.”
“This game is a ton of fun and has no glitches!”
“No glitches at all; overall, a great game.”
“Game is alright but there are way too many ads and none of the kiip rewards payout, not to mention several glitches that prevent completion of challenges.”
“Won't let me play the game; it freezes and closes the app. Every time I tap the app, I get on the loading screen and it is just stuck.”
“I love this game, it's fun and addicting, but it glitches and crashes way too much.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging and humorous elements, with many users highlighting good graphics and controls. While some mention minor bugs and disruptive ads, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide hours of entertainment and express a desire for additional content.
“Good graphics, good controls, good gameplay.”
“Awesome time killer and super awesome gameplay!”
“Amazing and hilarious gameplay, only 1 or 2 bugs, but just amazing gameplay!!!!”
“Thanks to the ads, they mess with my gameplay!”
“The ads need to be removed because they make the gameplay harder; when they open up, I can't focus.”
“There are a few bugs, but they significantly affect the gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users express a strong appreciation for the music in the game, describing it as amazing and entertaining, particularly in engaging scenarios like driving. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as incorporating more variety in the music, specifically for certain weapons, and enhancing the accessibility of in-game rewards.
“I love it! Just add some music to it ❤🎶🎵”
“Bored in the car and for some reason this is really entertaining with heavy music 😂”
“I like it and you know it! This is amazing, this is awesome, music and singing!”
“For the wrecking ball weapon, they should make it more common to see Miley and have the actual song play instead of it being a repeat of the same three notes.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I wish the soundtrack had more depth; it feels like the same few tracks are on loop, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially enjoyable, but it quickly becomes tedious and overly repetitive. Many express frustration with the slow pace of earning coins, suggesting the introduction of a faster alternative, like diamonds, to alleviate boredom from constant farming.
“Fun entertainment for a while, but gets way too grindy after a while.”
“Should add a diamond to coin exchange because coins take forever to farm, and diamonds are faster. Please add this; I'm getting bored farming coins all day.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and triumph in their emotional experiences, highlighting moments of challenge that lead to a sense of accomplishment, particularly when defeating bosses.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that character development lacks originality, with both character design and menu options feeling repetitive and similar throughout the game.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a way that feels satisfying or engaging.”