Boiling Point: Road to Hell

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Boiling Point: Road to Hell is a single player racing game. It was developed by Deep Shadows and was released on November 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Boiling Point: Road to Hell" is a 2005 open-world roleplaying FPS where players navigate through a pseudo-South American country called Realia to rescue their kidnapped daughter. The game features a richly detailed world with tropical jungles, farms, villages, and estates, and players must manage their reputation with six different factions as they progress through dicey situations with corrupt politicians and criminal organizations. The natural environment of Realia is also a threat, as it is home to dangerous snakes and large predators.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Boiling Point offers a unique and ambitious open-world experience, capturing the essence of being a mercenary in a dynamic environment with diverse factions.
The game has a nostalgic charm and atmosphere that resonates with players, making it a beloved childhood classic for many.
Despite its janky mechanics, the game provides entertaining content and a sense of freedom rarely found in modern titles.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and technical issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
Combat and driving mechanics feel unpolished and unsatisfying, detracting from the overall experience.
The interface and quest design are tedious, with repetitive tasks and a lack of engaging content in the vast open world.

stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely reported to be unstable and buggy, with numerous glitches that detract from the experience, such as disappearing vehicles and other unexpected issues. While players appreciate its atmosphere and nostalgic appeal, many express frustration over the lack of modern patches, which contributes to its instability. Despite these problems, some users feel the game is still worth playing, provided one is willing to tolerate its imperfections.
- “And that my car disappeared for no reason shows how buggy it really is.”
- “Still really buggy; just gotta roll through the punches sometimes. Ziggurat Interactive does have a bug tracking survey to get some feedback rolling in, because this game does have something going for it.”
- “I have enjoyed this slav jank Deus Ex/Far Cry for years and I truly think it's worth playing at least once. However, my gripe with the current Steam version is that it's not using any of the modern patches and currently cannot be properly patched up to 2.0/2.2, making it unstable and highly buggy. If they can turn this around or pre-patch it to us 1.1 so we may update it, that would solve most issues!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a blend of first-person shooter and action RPG elements, reminiscent of titles like Far Cry and Stalker, set in a large open world with faction dynamics. While the mechanics are described as janky and dated, they function adequately, requiring players to strategize and utilize the environment to succeed in combat. Despite some technical issues, the game offers a unique experience, albeit with significant graphical and audio shortcomings.
- “The Steam version sits in some really odd patch limbo, but I have crashed exactly once in roughly 30 hours of gameplay (upon loading a quicksave).”
- “Well, in terms of the game genre, it plays as a mixture between Far Cry 2, Far Cry 1, and a bit of Stalker: Clear Sky, since it has a faction war mechanic. The difference is that the mechanics work here, although still janky, but not janky like defending a base from bandits for the 127th time.”
- “You really need to use your brain and the game’s surrounding environment to beat hostile encounters. I wouldn't call it a tactical game since it has a janky mechanic supporting the overall jankiness of the game.”
- “I couldn't take it, the 1999 graphics, the awful voice acting, the meh game mechanics, oh the horror!”
- “You really need to use your brain and the game surrounding environment to be able to beat hostile encounters; I wouldn't call it a tactical game since it has a janky mechanic supporting the overall jankiness of the game.”
- “Tbh this feels like a mix between Far Cry 1 and Deus Ex aiming mechanics; yes, it's that janky.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a chaotic and engaging journey, centered around Saul's quest to find his daughter amidst a backdrop of family drama, betrayal, and moral choices in a South American setting. Players navigate a convoluted plot filled with unexpected twists and a mix of real-life factions, making for a unique RPG experience that, despite some technical issues, offers a memorable narrative adventure.
- “In the end, Saul's quest for his daughter might be as convoluted as the game's plot, but the journey through the 'boiling point' lore is a rollercoaster you won't soon forget – a tale of family, betrayal, and absurdity. Welcome to the bizarre realm of Saul Myers where he faces the boiling point: road to hell, where the only thing boiling is his frustration.”
- “What we have here is an RPG like no other; there aren't any ghouls and goblins, dragons and magic. It's real life, we're in a South American country and we have to pick which sides to support (government, bandits, guerrillas, etc.), take missions, earn money, use money to further our goals, and get better equipment, vehicles, and so on.”
- “The plot is a wild ride through a jungle of confusion, where finding Saul's daughter is like searching for a needle in a haystack if the haystack were also on fire.”
- “In the end, Saul's quest for his daughter might be as convoluted as the game's plot, but the journey through the 'boiling point' lore is a rollercoaster you won't soon forget – a tale of family, betrayal, and absurdity welcome to the bizarre realm of Saul Myers where he faces the boiling point: road to hell, where the only thing boiling is his frustration.”
- “What we have here is an RPG like no other; there aren't any ghouls and goblins, dragons and magic. It's real life, we're in a South American country and we have to pick which sides to support (government, bandits, guerrillas, etc.), take missions, earn money, use money to further our goals and get better equipment, vehicles, and so on.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are often criticized for their outdated 1990s style, with many reviewers noting issues such as poor visual quality and subpar voice acting. Despite these shortcomings, some players still recommend experiencing the game for its nostalgic value, albeit with the understanding that it may come with various bugs and audio problems.
- “I couldn't take it, the 1999 graphics, the awful voice acting, the meh game mechanics, oh the horror!”
- “A bit buggy in places, 90's graphics, if only they made games like this now!”
- “If you can stomach some graphic/audio issues and some broken quests, otherwise I suggest playing this hidden gem at least once.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its pleasant and immersive qualities that enhance the overall experience. Despite some bugs, players appreciate the sense of freedom and express a desire for more modern games to capture a similar vibe.
- “They nailed the atmosphere, I absolutely love this game - I wish more modern games were like this. The amount of freedom is amazing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music has been criticized for being compressed and sparse, reminiscent of past years, with many users expressing strong dissatisfaction by stating that it "sucks."
- “The music is as compressed and sparse as years back.”
- “The music sucks.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, citing janky combat, monotonous driving, and a vast but empty map that lacks engaging activities. The overall experience is marred by a cumbersome interface, making the grind feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
- “The combat feels too janky and not satisfying, driving around is mostly boring and time-consuming, the map is huge but there is not much to do and the interface is tedious.”
- “The combat feels too janky and not satisfying, driving around is mostly boring and time-consuming, the map is huge but there is not much to do and the interface is tedious.”

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Boiling Point: Road to Hell is a racing game.

Boiling Point: Road to Hell is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 30 hours playing Boiling Point: Road to Hell.

Boiling Point: Road to Hell was released on November 14, 2023.

Boiling Point: Road to Hell was developed by Deep Shadows.

Boiling Point: Road to Hell has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its stability.

Boiling Point: Road to Hell is a single player game.

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