Boid

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"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 861 reviews

gameplay62 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Boid offers a unique and simple gameplay experience that is easy to learn but difficult to master, making it accessible for casual players.
The game features colorful graphics and a fun art style, which enhances the overall experience.
It provides a fast-paced and strategic gameplay environment, with the potential for engaging multiplayer matches.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited engagement over time.
There is a minimal player base, making it difficult to find online matches, which detracts from the multiplayer experience.
The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.

gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
4%
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. Many reviews highlight the lack of responsiveness in controls and the absence of base-building elements, leading to a repetitive experience. Despite its appealing graphics and potential for fun, the game struggles with technical issues and a lack of innovation, making it hard to stand out in the real-time strategy genre.
- “The gameplay is very unique.”
- “Great gameplay, and nice visuals have me coming back to this game quite often.”
- “It's simplicity allows the gameplay to be super fast paced, and allows even small decisions to make huge impacts in the game.”
- “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.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
33%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean, attractive visuals and colorful 2D art style that enhance gameplay, while others criticize the graphics as underwhelming and lacking the polish expected from modern titles. Despite some technical issues like lag and bugs, many find the graphics enjoyable and suitable for the game's simple mechanics. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted positively, contributing to the game's charm and accessibility.
- “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.”
- “Easy but deep mechanics, gorgeous graphics, and fun multiplayer.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics bug out every 5 seconds and it's so laggy network-wise.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
20%
9%
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 tribal feel. However, some reviewers expressed a desire for more in-game music, especially during battles, as the current offerings may not be engaging enough to sustain long-term play. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, there is room for improvement to better captivate players.
- “The music is perfect.”
- “Easy controls, intuitive concept, fun gameplay, nice chill drum and bass music.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game's story is criticized for being weak and unengaging, with a campaign that feels repetitive and lacking in variety. While there are some progressive challenges, the overall narrative and presentation are deemed simplistic and disconnected from the gameplay experience. Many players express disappointment, suggesting that the story mode should be included with the base game rather than as a separate DLC.
- “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.”
- “Story seemed kind of weird, and the presentation element is simple.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern for many players, with frequent computer freezes and a high number of visual glitches reported. Despite the enjoyable gameplay, these technical issues detract from the overall experience, leading some users to recommend waiting for fixes from the developers before playing. Additionally, players have expressed frustration over a lack of support in troubleshooting these problems.
- “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.”
- “If you are planning on playing this game, I suggest waiting until the developers fix these glitches.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often citing the need for excessive micromanagement and unresponsive controls. This has led to a perception that the game could be enjoyable if not for the burdensome grinding requirements.
- “It's tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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 presentation contributes significantly to the game's strategic elements, creating an engaging environment for players.
- “Excellent, polished strategy game with a captivating atmosphere.”
- “Nice graphics, atmospheric sound, and engaging gameplay.”
- “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game features some minor microtransactions that players find unappealing, with no significant DLC offerings or intrusive ads reported. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be minimal but includes elements that some users consider unnecessary.
- “There are some dumb microtransactions in the game.”
- “Ads maybe?”
- “I do not see any other DLC temptations or microtransactions.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 blend humor effectively within its real-time strategy format, making it an enjoyable play. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Excellent game so far, pretty funny overall.”
- “Boid is a pretty funny RTS game.”
- “Nice little but really funny RTS.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting a moderate level of performance issues and bugs. While some players find the optimization satisfactory, others have encountered significant incidents that affect gameplay. Overall, the optimization aspect appears to require further improvement to enhance user experience.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game's replayability to be high due to the enjoyable challenge of coordinating different elements, with multiple valid strategies enhancing the experience. Overall, it received a score of 7/10 for its replayability alongside 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.”

70%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Review: BOID
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