Berserk Boy
- March 6, 2024
- BerserkBoy Games
Berserk Boy's platforming action manages to eclipse its inspiration, leading to an experience that is an absolute must for fans of the genre.
Get on Steam"Berserk Boy" is a high-speed action game set in a future where a mad scientist and his army of darkness threaten to enslave humanity. Players control Kei, a rookie hero transformed into Berserk Boy, who must use Orb energy to defeat enemies and save the world. The game features new abilities, combos, and special attacks, as well as exploration of New Hope City and beyond.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- music89 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay72 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- story53 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
- graphics39 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Berserk Boy Review – High-Octane Platforming Excellence
All in all, Berserk Boy turned out to be exactly what I had hoped it would be when I saw the previews of early development. It is hot-blooded, high-octane action platforming excellence that the layman will enjoy the run, but enthusiasts of the genre will find a thrilling test of their skills and innovation as you try to keep that combo up and get the highest score possible. A great price point, an awesome developer, and a TON of talent on display make this a must-have for any fans of the genre.
90%Berserk Boy Review
Its very reasonable price tag isn’t the main selling point of Berserk Boy. Rather, it’s a very competently made indie action adventure that has the feel of a 16-bit title, powered by the oomph of current-day consoles. It’s far more arcadey than both Mega Man and Gunvolt; faster, and altogether more interesting owing to its multiple character forms and deft stage design. Its hub world is easily navigable, and the upgrade shop, Metroidvania backtracking, and prisoner liberating side-missions encourage players to squeeze the most from the experience. There are minor, trivial aspects that could have been tightened up slightly, and the independent development aspect isn’t entirely in the background. For what it attempts, however, Berserk Boy is very successful, regularly showing up larger development studios with its creativity, and comes easy to recommend to 2D action enthusiasts.
80%Berserk Boy (Switch) Review
A solid, satisfying action-platformer with a few rough edges.
75%
