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Boom Island

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36%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
music, gameplay
53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Boom Island is a single player survival shooter game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Caden Goodwin and was released on October 16, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Imagine being stranded on an island in the early 1900's, being a only survivor in a experimental plane crash. However, the island you crashed on is not a normal island, its Boom Island! Engage yourself in this arcade style first person shooter, where the main objective is to shoot explosive balls while surviving. Immerse yourself with vintage effects and arcade style game-play. Play many different…

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Includes a level editor for creating custom levels and terrain.
  • Has multiple game modes providing some variety in gameplay.
  • Affordable price point with occasional updates improving the game.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, becoming boring quickly.
  • Numerous bugs and technical issues, including mouse sensitivity problems and broken weapon mechanics.
  • Limited content with only one arena and no significant changes in visuals or enemies, causing monotony.
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features a single piano-style track with an old-time, early 1900s vibe that complements the black-and-white visuals and setting. While some find the looping repetitive and irritating, others appreciate its original and fitting atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack aligns well with the game's aesthetic, though its repetition may affect player enjoyment.

    • “I really like the piano-style old music along with the old-time graphics.”
    • “There is a peculiar soundtrack, somewhat 'original' visuals, fitting the supposed setting of the early 1900's and black-and-white cinema.”
    • “Overall feel of game is quite on point and music goes along nicely.”
    • “You do this while being tortured with a single cafe music track that loops, where you're going full blown Robert De Niro Postal is probably only microseconds from happening.”
    • “One music track on loop.”
    • “The music is a little bit repetitive.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is immersive and realistic, featuring high-quality graphics and enjoyable mechanics, though it can feel a bit rough around the edges. Some players noted issues like enemy respawning that affect the experience. Overall, it offers good value with about an hour of engaging playtime.

    • “The gameplay is immersive and very realistic with 9k graphics and features.”
    • “A bit rough on the edges, but just some good all-around fun for the price, offering around an hour of gameplay.”
    • “Because even then enemies respawning right after your shoulder were the bad case, and there it is the primary motion of the whole gameplay!”
    • “Enemies respawn immediately after you pass, which disrupts the core flow of the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay feels rough around the edges, though it still provides some fun for the price with about an hour of content.”
    • “Repetitive enemy respawns detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique, vintage style that effectively captures the early 1900s and black-and-white cinema aesthetic, complemented by an immersive and detailed visual experience. Additionally, users appreciate the thoughtful options menu with advanced settings like anti-aliasing, enhancing the overall presentation.

    • “There is a peculiar soundtrack, somewhat "original" visuals, fitting the supposed setting of the early 1900's and black-and-white cinema.”
    • “The "options" screens, especially "visuals", are really touching, with all those anti-aliasing and such.”
    • “The gameplay is immersive and very realistic with 9k graphics and features.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has significant stability issues, with frequent bugs impacting the overall experience.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game's "options" screens, particularly the "visuals" section, emotionally impactful due to thoughtful design elements like anti-aliasing, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.

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Boom Island is a survival shooter game with fantasy and historical themes.

Boom Island is available on PC and Windows.

Boom Island was released on October 16, 2017.

Boom Island was developed by Caden Goodwin.

Boom Island has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Boom Island for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Boom Island is a single player game.

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