Boid

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Boid is a single player and multiplayer casual real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Mokus and was released on July 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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."

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 430 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging gameplay mechanic that combines strategy and fast-paced action.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
It's a fun game to play with friends, especially in multiplayer mode, despite the current low player base.

The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
There are significant issues with the multiplayer experience due to a very small player base, leading to long wait times for matches.
The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
6%
The gameplay of "boid" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and uninspired, while others appreciate its simplicity and fast-paced mechanics. Critics point to issues like clunky controls and a lack of depth, but some enjoy the strategic elements and user-created maps that enhance the experience. Overall, while the game has solid core mechanics and appealing visuals, it struggles to stand out in the crowded RTS genre.
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is tedious.”
- “Boid, a real-time strategy game, falls short of expectations with its lackluster execution and uninspired gameplay.”
- “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.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The graphics of the game "boid" receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its colorful and clean 2D visuals that enhance gameplay and make unit identification easy. However, others criticize the graphics as underwhelming and lacking the polish expected from modern games, with occasional bugs and lag issues. Overall, while many appreciate the game's aesthetic and art style, there are notable concerns regarding its graphical quality and performance.
- “Great graphics, nice puzzle gameplay, kind of addictive, highly recommend.”
- “The game is very well made, very nice clean and attractive graphics with 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.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating its quality and fitting style, often describing it as chill, epic, and bouncy with a tribal feel. While some users noted the absence of background music during battles, the overall consensus highlights the music as a strong aspect that enhances the gameplay experience. Many reviewers expressed a desire for more music, indicating that the existing tracks are enjoyable and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Listen to a podcast or music whilst playing.”
- “The music that is offered during the selection menu is quite fitting though, and when ordered to move, the different classes will utter unique cries of confirmation.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The game's story is criticized for being weak and unengaging, with a campaign mode that feels repetitive and lacks variety in objectives. While there are some progressive challenges, the overall narrative is described as minimal and poorly integrated with the game's themes, leading to a disjointed experience. Many players recommend reworking the story mode to enhance enjoyment and accessibility.
- “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.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often citing micromanagement and unresponsive controls as significant drawbacks. Many feel that the gameplay could be enjoyable if not for the excessive grinding required.
- “Grinding can be a fun aspect of the game, but it often feels tedious due to micromanagement and unfriendly controls.”
- “Gameplay is tedious.”
- “It's tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “I experienced numerous performance-related incidents that made the game nearly unplayable.”
- “The optimization feels rushed, resulting in a frustrating gaming experience with constant lag and crashes.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 engaging gameplay contribute to a captivating environment.
- “Excellent, polished strategy game with a captivating atmosphere.”
- “Nice graphics, atmospheric sound, and engaging gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting the absence of significant DLC or microtransactions, while others criticize the presence of unnecessary microtransactions and potential ads.
- “There are some frustrating microtransactions in the game.”
- “I do not see any other DLC temptations or microtransactions.”
- “Are there ads in this game?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Nice little but really funny RTS.”
- “Excellent game so far, pretty funny overall.”
- “Boid is a pretty funny RTS game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the freedom to coordinate strategies offers a fun and varied experience with no definitive right or wrong approach. This flexibility contributes positively to the overall enjoyment, as reflected in a score of 7/10 for replayability among other aspects.
- “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.”