Belle Boomerang
- November 19, 2021
- Narwhalnut LLC
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Get on itch.io Store"Belle Boomerang" is an energetic action-adventure game where you play as Belle, a skilled boomerang-wielding heroine. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn environments, solve puzzles, and engage in fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies. Master the art of the boomerang to vanquish foes, traverse treacherous terrain, and uncover hidden secrets in this enchanting, narwhal-filled world.
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Reviews
- Charming retro action platformer with a diverse set of environments and good level design.
- The game features unique mechanics for each stage, a cool looking world, and a wide variety of enemies.
- The pixel art and music are top-notch, capturing the essence of classic NES and Game Boy Color games.
- Controls can feel outdated and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Some level designs lack inspiration, and certain mechanics, like the boomerang, are not satisfying to use.
- Environmental cues can be unclear, leading to confusion about which elements are dangerous or interactive.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fun and engaging platformer that introduces unique mechanics and a variety of enemies, reminiscent of classic titles like Mario. While some players find certain mechanics, such as the boomerang, unsatisfying, the overall experience remains enjoyable with a focus on creativity and exploration. The game encourages players to take their time to master the mechanics, ensuring that it never feels repetitive.
“This game is just pure fun with unique mechanics for each stage, combined with a cool looking world, a wide variety of enemies all set within the bounds of a classic style platformer.”
“The main mechanic of this game involves copying certain powers such as cherry to throw items, static to zip around surfaces, or bubble to hit enemies above you.”
“Boomerang is not satisfying to use and the other mechanics I encountered weren't either.”
“The game never gets repetitive, just like a Mario game, it's always introducing new and creative mechanics and enemies, and the game itself isn't really that long.”
“Really fun platformer, it can be a little much at times with some of the platforming but nothing that can't be handled by taking things a little slow and making sure you understand the mechanics of your powers and abilities.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by its quirky arrangement of bleeps and bloops, complementing the whimsically designed backgrounds. Reviewers appreciate the unique charm of both the music and art, highlighting their high quality and distinctive style.
“The music and art design are top notch.”
“The music and art have their own weird little charm.”
“Backgrounds are whimsically designed, and the music is a quirky arrangement of bleeps and bloops.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their authentic NES and Game Boy aesthetics, reminiscent of classic titles like Cocoron and Kirby's Dreamland. The pixel art is described as beautiful, embodying the peak of Game Boy Color and NES visuals, contributing to a charming and engaging overall experience.
“It nails that perfect NES style aesthetic (or for one level, the GB style) and is very reminiscent of games such as Cocoron or Kirby's Dreamland.”
“The pixel art is very pretty; I would say peak Game Boy Color/NES graphics.”
“It's overall a nice experience with charming personality and visuals, very difficult in retro mode, but also fair and very manageable thanks to well-balanced checkpoints.”
