Boba Boyz

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Boba Boyz is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Julia Gonzalez and was released on September 11, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This one-player visual novel features seven unique musical numbers, a cute cafe shop, and a plot that will keep you on your toes! Boba Boyz centers around a bubble tea shop that serves literal happiness in a cup! The boba is irresistible and never fails to brighten customers' days. When you need a summer job, you get to know the four charming baristas running the joint: Aero, Berkeley, Carmen, and…

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

music5 negative mentions

The game is hilariously entertaining, with off-key songs and absurd scenarios that provide a good laugh.
The characters are visually appealing, and the music, while poorly written, has a catchy quality that some players enjoy.
It's a free experience that offers a unique blend of visual novel and musical elements, making it a memorable, albeit bizarre, playthrough.

The gameplay is minimal, with long, unskippable songs and poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the story rushed and lacking depth, with little meaningful interaction with characters.
The game is criticized for being more of an e-book than a traditional game, leading to disappointment among those expecting a more interactive experience.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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36%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it amusing and catchy enough to sing along, while others criticize it for being long, unskippable, and poorly written. Despite its potential as a guilty pleasure, many users express frustration over the lack of skip options and the quality of the singing. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke a love-it-or-hate-it response, with a desire for the songs to be available on streaming platforms like Spotify.
- “Developers, please put these songs on Spotify if you haven't already; I want to add them to my road trip playlist.”
- “It was interesting to hear so much voicing for the characters, especially with the song 'Confessions.' I liked that part a lot!”
- “I need the music on Spotify.”
- “Long, unskippable, and poorly written songs sung off-key totally random.”
- “The songs just aren't good and there's no options to skip them even if you've heard them already.”
- “I can't say for sure if that's actually what happens though, considering I rage quit after accidentally nudging the scroll wheel on my mouse, forcing me to sit through the same bad, unskippable song all over again just to progress.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is unexpectedly strong, with players finding it hilariously entertaining, often leading to genuine laughter. However, some reviewers noted a lack of cohesion in the comedic elements, suggesting that while individual moments are funny, they don't always come together seamlessly.
- “This game is too hilarious.”
- “Totally not what I expected when I downloaded the game, but I'm not complaining; it was so funny.”
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 4 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for being poorly written and unengaging, revolving around four characters at a bubble tea shop with a forced and ineffective "creepy" twist. Reviewers find the narrative rushed and confusing, often overshadowed by distracting elements like minigames and songs, leading to an overall lack of coherence and enjoyment.
- “The godawful plot is about four people working at a bubble tea shop, and despite the fake pink plastic veneer, there's a badly written and tiresome 'creepy' twist... but it's not nearly as creepy as the high school fanfiction cringe writing.”
- “The story is rushed and is weird as you keep restarting the day over and over at the same spot once you get to the cafe after joining.”
- “Children's minigames, honestly bad singing, the story is lackluster, very boring, couldn't follow because of the songs, and was that the app that made you able to move faces on images used on these characters?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is absurd; it turns what could be an enjoyable experience into a tedious slog.”
- “I found myself clicking through endless dialogues and scenes, which made the whole experience feel more like a job than a game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a charming and cutesy art style that initially attracts players, but the overall presentation is marred by a dissonant aesthetic that may leave some feeling confused about its intent. The combination of whimsical visuals with an ominous backdrop creates a unique, albeit polarizing, experience.
- “The canvas artwork and the off-key singing... I don't know if it was meant to be bad or even worth anyone's time to play this, despite it being short.”
- “Initially, I was drawn in by the art style and how cutesy it all looked, but I wasn't expecting it to have such an ominous background.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to evoke a wide range of emotions, often leading to unexpected laughter and tears. The experience is described as both humorous and deeply affecting, creating moments that resonate on a personal level.
- “I would recommend this, but not because it's good. I think this is the funniest thing ever, without even realizing it. I cried, laughed, broke my wall, and killed my hamster, all while playing this!”