Boid
- July 8, 2016
- Mokus
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"BOID is a Science Fiction RTS game with stellar graphics, offering both single-player and multi-player modes. In the single-player campaign, players fight to claim a faraway planet in quick, strategic battles, learning to dominate the gene pool through seven specialized units. The game emphasizes rapid decisions and outsmarting opponents in a primal battle for survival."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Boid offers a unique and simple gameplay experience that is easy to learn but difficult to master, making it accessible for casual players while still providing depth for strategy enthusiasts.
- The game features colorful graphics and a pleasant art style, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- It's a fun and engaging game to play with friends, especially in multiplayer mode, despite the current low player base.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited replayability.
- There are significant issues with the AI and controls, making the gameplay feel clunky and frustrating at times.
- The multiplayer aspect is nearly non-existent due to a very small player base, making it difficult to find matches against other players.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of *boid* is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its fast-paced, simple mechanics and strategic depth, while others criticize it for being uninspired and clunky. Although the game features attractive graphics and a unique art style, many users find the controls unresponsive and the overall experience lacking in variety and engagement. While some enjoy the core mechanics and multiplayer aspects, others feel that the gameplay is too basic and reminiscent of mobile games, leading to a generally polarized reception.
“The gameplay is very unique.”
“Easy controls, intuitive concept, fun gameplay, nice chill drum and bass music.”
“Ideal for anyone interested in RTS, simple but it still offers a lot of depth in its gameplay, delivers perfectly on everything mentioned, there are diverse classes, variety of maps, and overall very satisfying gameplay.”
“Boid, a real-time strategy game, falls short of expectations with its lackluster execution and uninspired gameplay.”
“The gameplay mechanics, touted as a unique selling point, fail to make a lasting impression.”
“It's sad that there is no building at all and everything is predetermined; the gameplay is basically just waiting for units to spawn and then commanding all units to go attack.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game "boid" receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its clean, colorful, and attractive visuals that enhance gameplay, while others criticize the graphics for being underwhelming and lacking polish compared to modern standards. Overall, many users appreciate the game's aesthetic appeal and simplicity, though there are mentions of occasional graphical bugs and performance issues.
“Great graphics, nice puzzle gameplay, kind of addictive, highly recommend.”
“The game is very well made, with very nice clean and attractive graphics and fun gameplay.”
“I highly recommend this game; as a non-RTS fan, I found it incredibly simple and fun to play, the music is quite epic and the graphics are top notch.”
“One of the major drawbacks of boid is its underwhelming graphics.”
“The visuals lack the polish and detail that players have come to expect from modern strategy games.”
“With its subpar graphics, unimpressive gameplay mechanics, and lack of ongoing support, boid struggles to stand out in a crowded market.”
- music17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating its quality and fitting style, particularly noting its chill drum and bass elements and epic themes. However, some users expressed a desire for more background music during gameplay, as the current offerings can feel limited. Overall, the music enhances the experience, contributing to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, though there is room for improvement.
“I truly wish to thank the creators of this game for grabbing my attention... more music would be cool.”
“The music is perfect.”
“Easy controls, intuitive concept, fun gameplay, nice chill drum and bass music.”
“Unfortunately, the game doesn't have any background music during the actual battle.”
“The in-game music is fine, but doesn't make me want to keep playing.”
“Some better music would really help the game's acceptability to the masses.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being weak and unengaging, with a campaign that feels repetitive and lacks variety in objectives. While there is a basic narrative present, it fails to captivate players, and the overall presentation is deemed simplistic. Additionally, the disjointed themes of underwater combat and cybernetic elements contribute to a confusing experience.
“Playing the campaign, there are several types of missions.”
“The levels are progressively harder as you go onward into the game, and there is somewhat of a story, but not much.”
“The underwater feel of the combat part of the game does not mesh well with the cybernetics and sci-fi tone of the menus and mission fluff material.”
“The campaign missions themselves feel repetitive, with little variation in objectives or challenges.”
“Story seemed kind of weird and the presentation element is simple.”
“The levels are progressively harder as you go onward into the game and there is somewhat of a story, but not much.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern for many users, with reports of frequent computer freezes and numerous visual glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the lack of support from developers in addressing these issues, suggesting potential buyers wait for fixes before playing.
“I love this game, but sometimes my computer freezes whenever I try playing it.”
“The gameplay itself is amazing, and I would actually really like this game if it were not for the visual glitches.”
“This is a ridiculous amount of visual glitches, way too much for an amazing game like this.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often citing micromanagement and unresponsive controls as contributing factors. Many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that it could be more engaging with improved mechanics.
“Grinding can be a fun aspect of the game if approached with the right mindset.”
“It's incredibly tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by excellent graphics and immersive sound design that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the polished visuals and strategic elements contribute to a captivating environment.
“Excellent, polished strategy game with a captivating atmosphere.”
“Nice graphics, atmospheric sound, and engaging gameplay.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game features some microtransactions, which some players find unnecessary or frustrating, while others note a lack of additional DLC content or ads. Overall, monetization appears to be minimal but not without its criticisms.
“There are some dumb microtransactions in the game.”
“I do not see any other DLC temptations or microtransactions.”
“Ads maybe?”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it to be a delightful and funny experience throughout. Descriptions highlight the game's ability to incorporate humor effectively within its real-time strategy format, making it an enjoyable play.
“Nice little but really funny RTS.”
“Excellent game so far, pretty funny overall.”
“Boid is a pretty funny RTS game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with a score of 6 indicating that while some users experience satisfactory performance, others report notable bugs and performance-related issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent performance issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that seem to stem from poor optimization, making the experience frustrating.”
“The optimization feels rushed, resulting in a game that struggles to run smoothly even on high-end hardware.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the freedom to choose coordination strategies adds to the enjoyment and encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, it received a score of 7/10 for its aesthetic, replayability, and tiered goals/pricing.
“Figuring out how you prefer to coordinate them is great fun, and there is really no wrong answer, which leads to a world of replayability.”
