Boom Island
- October 16, 2017
- Caden Goodwin
Get on Steam"Boom Island is a first-person shooter set in the early 1900s, where you are stranded on an explosive-filled island after a plane crash. Survive an infinite number of bouncing beach balls in Survival mode, or collect money to buy weapons and ammo in Economy mode. In Protection mode, defend yourself with a giant machine gun mounted on your wrecked plane."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a level editor, allowing players to create their own levels and customize the environment.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment for a short period, making it suitable for casual play.
- Some players appreciate the unique concept of shooting giant beach balls and find it amusing, along with the nostalgic music.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with only three modes that feel monotonous and uninspired.
- Many players criticize the poor mechanics, such as broken gun sights and unbalanced gameplay, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the single looping track torturous, others appreciate the nostalgic piano style that complements the early 1900s setting and black-and-white visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as fitting and enhances the game's atmosphere, despite its repetitiveness.
“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 1900s and black-and-white cinema.”
“Overall feel of the game is quite on point and the music goes along nicely.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and realistic, enhanced by impressive 9k graphics, though it has some rough edges. However, issues like enemy respawning can detract from the experience. Overall, it offers enjoyable fun for the price, with around an hour of gameplay.
“The gameplay is immersive and very realistic with 9k graphics and features.”
“A bit rough around the edges, but it's just some good old fun for the price you're getting for around an hour of gameplay.”
“Because even then, enemies respawning right after your shoulder were the bad case, and there it is the primo motion of the whole gameplay!”
“Enemies respawning right behind you is a major issue, and it negatively impacts the overall gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay feels a bit rough around the edges, but it's still enjoyable for the price, offering around an hour of playtime.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic, early 1900s black-and-white cinema style, complemented by an original soundtrack. Users appreciate the detailed options for visual settings, including anti-aliasing, while also noting the immersive realism provided by high-resolution 9k graphics.
“There is a peculiar soundtrack, somewhat 'original' visuals, fitting the supposed setting of the early 1900s and black-and-white cinema.”
“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.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and do not do justice to the game's potential.”
“The art style seems inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues that ruined my gaming experience.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches have made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game particularly impactful, highlighting the touching visuals in the options screens, which enhance the overall experience through thoughtful design elements like anti-aliasing.
