Beers and Boomerangs
- November 22, 2022
- Witty Platypus
Get on Steam"Beers and Boomerangs" is a physics-based party game where players navigate through chaotic levels, using boomerangs and beer steins as weapons. Master the art of drunken combat and unleash hilarious chaos as you and your friends compete for the title of Boomerang Champion. With various game modes and customizable characters, get ready for a tipsy and thrilling adventure.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and silly experience, especially enjoyable with friends, making it a great party game.
- Gameplay mechanics are polished and responsive, providing a satisfying experience with throwing boomerangs and cooking.
- The game is unexpectedly challenging, providing a good workout and boosting multitasking skills while being set in a colorful and engaging Australian-themed world.
- The campaign is relatively short with limited replayability for solo players, which may not justify the full price for some.
- Some mechanics, like batting, can feel clumsy and may detract from the overall experience during boss battles.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, which might be frustrating for players looking for a more casual experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by polished mechanics that provide a satisfying experience, particularly with activities like throwing boomerangs and cooking. Players find the core gameplay solid and enjoyable, contributing to a light-hearted and fun atmosphere. Overall, the mechanics are well-received, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The gameplay mechanics are really polished, and it's satisfying to catch the boomerang.”
“Has throwing boomerangs as your ranged weapon and cooking on the grill as other gameplay activities.”
“The gameplay feels super solid, and it's a light-hearted, super fun world to be in.”
“The gameplay mechanics are really polished, but it can feel repetitive after a while.”
“Has throwing boomerangs as your ranged weapon, but the combat lacks depth.”
“Cooking on the grill is a fun activity, but it doesn't add much to the overall gameplay experience.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and silly nature, featuring amusing art designs and engaging VR interactions. Players enjoy the absurdity of the gameplay, such as punching kangaroos and throwing quirky weapons, which contributes to a fun and relaxing experience. Overall, the game is described as funny, casual, and appealing, making it accessible for VR newcomers.
“A great game with funny art designs and solid VR control implementation.”
“This game is the ultimate stupid funny you're gonna get in a VR game, punching the vegemite out of kangaroos and chucking your weapons of choice including a pair of mom's slippers towards those thieving little bunnies made me laugh so much!”
“Funny, casual and great concept.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a tutorial mission at the beginning of the campaign, providing players with an introductory experience. Users have reported their gameplay on the Meta Quest 2 using Air Link, suggesting a focus on accessibility and user-friendly mechanics.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The inclusion of mini musical instruments and a cricket bat adds a playful and engaging element to the game's music aspect, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The mini musical instruments are a great touch to experiment with, and the cricket bat adds a fun twist!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced in VR, providing a more immersive experience that complements its humor, as highlighted in the trailer.
“The game is funny enough in the trailer, and the art and atmosphere feel even better in VR.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that each stage offers significant replay value, encouraging players to revisit and experience the game multiple times.
“This gives each stage great replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
