Boom Island

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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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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a level editor that allows players to create their own levels and customize the environment.
For its low price, the game provides a fun experience for a short duration, especially for those who enjoy casual gameplay.
The music and old-time graphics add a charming touch to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with only beach balls as enemies and minimal changes in the environment.
The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play without interruptions.
Many players found the game uninspiring and boring, with a maximum enjoyment time of only 5-10 minutes.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players find the single looping cafe track grating and repetitive, while others appreciate the nostalgic piano style that complements the vintage graphics. Overall, the limited variety in the soundtrack detracts from the experience for many users.
- “I really like the piano style old music along with the old-time graphics.”
- “You do this while being tortured with a single cafe music track that loops, where you are probably only microseconds away from going full-blown Robert De Niro postal.”
- “Only 1 music track on loop.”
- “The music is a little bit repetitive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that made it unplayable.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly immersive and realistic, enhanced by impressive 9k graphics and features that elevate the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is immersive and very realistic with 9K graphics and features.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and enjoy the experience.”
- “The variety of gameplay mechanics keeps each session fresh and engaging.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their immersive realism, enhanced by high-resolution 9k visuals, while the nostalgic old-time graphics complement the piano-style music, creating a unique atmosphere.
- “The gameplay is immersive and very realistic with 9K graphics and features.”
- “I really like the piano-style old music along with the old-time graphics.”