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Boomerang Fu

I really can’t recommend Boomerang Fu enough. At $14.99, it packs a lot of replay value and is one of the stand-out multiplayer games on the Switch. I’d put it up there with other great indie multiplayer co-op games like the Overcooked series and Moving Out (Check out our Overcooked review). If you’re looking for a great, local multiplayer title to play with some friends/family, definitely check out Boomerang Fu.
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88%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 1,449 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

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Boomerang Fu is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Cranky Watermelon and was released on August 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Boomerang Fu is a frantic physics fighting game. Choose from an adorable cast of food characters and slice up your friends with boomerangs and a ridiculous range of stackable powerups.

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gameplay56 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • Highly enjoyable local multiplayer party game with simple controls, cute characters, and fast-paced chaotic gameplay suitable for all ages.
  • Offers a variety of fun power-ups and maps that create diverse and unpredictable matches, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.
  • Extremely polished and accessible, with great sound design and animations that enhance the entertainment value, making it a favorite for family and friend gatherings.
  • Lacks online multiplayer support, significantly limiting the ability to play with friends who are not physically nearby.
  • Limited number of game modes and a small selection of maps, leading to gameplay that can feel repetitive after extended play sessions.
  • Some players find certain power-ups to be overpowered, causing occasional balance issues in competitive play.
  • gameplay
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Boomerang Fu offers simple, fast-paced, and highly polished gameplay with tight, intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn but offer depth and skill mastery through power-up combinations and strategic play. Its charming characters, varied maps with unique hazards, and chaotic multiplayer battle arenas create endlessly satisfying and balanced party game experiences, though the lack of online play limits multiplayer accessibility. Overall, the gameplay strikes a great balance between casual pick-up-and-play fun and competitive challenge, making it a standout local multiplayer party game.

    • “Every match is fast, clean, and instantly fun — no bloat, no overcomplication, just tight mechanics and endlessly satisfying battles.”
    • “Boomerang Fu excels in its gameplay mechanics, offering intuitive controls that are easy to learn but challenging to master.”
    • “The gameplay is simple to understand but full of depth with power-up mixing, meaning that new players can get in on the action really fast, and people I play this with consistently have room to create a "meta" (which is rarely enforced due to randomized power-ups, a fantastic decision to encourage a party atmosphere).”
    • “Great game, nice graphics, interesting dynamic gameplay, but the lack of online play, except for the Steam remote play system, really upsets me. The ability to host at least a local room to play with other people would be much nicer than the previously mentioned Steam remote play system, which is very demanding on a stable high-speed internet connection.”
    • “My only problem with it is the lack of gameplay content.”
    • “Yeah, the gameplay will start to feel same-y after a while but you will never be bored with Boomerang Fu.”
  • graphics
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are widely praised for their colorful, charming, and cute cartoon art style, which is vibrant and family-friendly. The visuals are simple yet polished, running smoothly even on older hardware, and effectively complement the fast-paced, fun gameplay. Overall, the art direction enhances the enjoyable and whimsical atmosphere of the game.

    • “The graphics are bright, colorful, and charming, with each level offering a vibrant and unique environment that adds to the fun atmosphere.”
    • “The game has a very appealing art direction, featuring a well-executed, vibrant cartoon artstyle complemented by smooth animations and expressive characters.”
    • “This is a highly polished couch brawler with responsive controls, beautiful graphics, and nice music.”
    • “7/15 graphics”
    • “The controls are 3 buttons and a joystick to move, the graphics are simple but clean and uncluttered; even on the lowest setting it looks good.”
    • “The graphics are simple but very pleasing at the same time.”
  • humor
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its chaotic, fast-paced, and hilariously entertaining gameplay that consistently elicits laughter, especially in local multiplayer settings with friends and family. Its funny characters, quirky power-ups, and memorable moments create a lighthearted, party-friendly atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages. Overall, humor is a standout aspect that enhances the game's charm and replayability.

    • “It’s absolutely brilliant when you’ve got family or friends visiting — everyone picks it up instantly, and before you know it the whole room is shouting, laughing, and demanding “one more round.””
    • “The game's fast-paced matches, hilarious moments, and party-friendly setup make it a fantastic choice for gamers looking to have a great time with loved ones.”
    • “A lot of hilarious moments and yelling at the top of our lungs through each match.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is widely praised for being catchy, upbeat, and fitting, with many users describing the soundtrack as fantastic and memorable, often listening to it outside the game. While some desire more variety and additional tracks, the soundtrack significantly enhances the overall fun and charm of the game, complementing its energetic gameplay and adorably styled presentation.

    • “The music is fantastic, the main menu theme has been my ringtone for a few months now, and all the music in game is really, really great!”
    • “The front end music alone is worth the price, but my goodness what a great game.”
    • “And a soundtrack that will live rent free in your head for years to come.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound effects are upbeat and fitting, although more variety in tracks would contribute to a richer auditory experience.”
    • “Would like to see more music as well!”
    • “Soundtrack?”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a story mode or plot, focusing instead on balanced gameplay and multiplayer fun. While some players wish for a story campaign or co-op story mode, the overall experience remains enjoyable despite the absence of narrative elements.

    • “Amazingly well balanced gameplay and multiplayer - I wish we had some kind of loose story campaign to explore, but overall, such a fun game.”
    • “Lots of laughs can be had, and despite being simple and having no plot or story, it's very worth your money and your time.”
    • “I miss a co-op story mode, or levelling in some way!”
    • “No story.”
    • “Bad story.”
    • “I miss a co-op story mode, or leveling in some way!”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through multiple game variants, stages, characters, and unlockable items, making it a favorite party title. Additional DLCs and achievements further enhance the variety and challenge, ensuring long-lasting engagement for both solo and group play. Overall, it is praised as a fun, fast-paced game with enduring appeal and substantial value.

    • “Great party game with a lot of replayability, as it provides multiple game variants, stages, and items.”
    • “With fast-paced gameplay, a colorful cast of characters, and endless replay value, Boomerang Fu is sure to be a hit at any gathering.”
    • “This is a go-to title with my pals and offers endless replayability.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming and adorable food-themed character designs that add significant personality and expressiveness. The dynamic animations and reactions, especially with boomerang interactions, enhance the game's fun and frantic pace. Overall, the character development is praised for its cuteness and appeal, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The character design is adorable, with a variety of food-themed characters that add personality to the game.”
    • “Maps are fun and the character design and how they react to being sliced with a boomerang gives the game a lot of charm.”
    • “Very nice character designs and fast-paced, dynamic gameplay.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs well and is stable on the Steam Deck with good controller support, making it a favorite for local play. However, it suffers from bugs and lacks native online multiplayer, leading users to rely on less stable methods like Steam Remote Play.

    • “Runs great on a Steam Deck and has good controller support.”
    • “After I bought the Steam Deck OLED, my son (7 years old) got my old LCD version and this is currently our favourite game to play. It's much fun and obviously runs great on the Deck.”
    • “I know that this game is fun because I have played it at a friend's, but it sucks that it is this buggy.”
    • “I only wish online play was possible so we didn't have to use Steam Remote Play, which can be buggy.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is notably demanding, often requiring excessive time or effort akin to needing a "second life." However, some players find it preferable to other tedious activities, suggesting that while grinding is intense, it may still be an engaging alternative to less enjoyable pastimes.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “And you get to spare yourself a tedious game of Monopoly, Scrabble, or whatever it is your grandparents try to torture you with.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect is described as a mix of wholesome fun and satisfying action, combining cute visuals with engaging, fiery gameplay that adds excitement and enjoyment.

    • “Great wholesome fun!”
    • “[Cute and wholesome, satisfying violence]”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is bright, colorful, and charming, featuring vibrant, unique environments that enhance the fun. Its simple yet deep gameplay, combined with randomized powerups, fosters a lively and engaging party atmosphere where creativity and unpredictability thrive.

    • “The graphics are bright, colorful, and charming, with each level offering a vibrant and unique environment that adds to the fun atmosphere.”
    • “The gameplay is simple to understand but full of depth with powerup mixing, meaning that new players can get in on the action really fast, and people I play this with consistently have room to create a 'meta' (which is rarely enforced due to randomized powerups, a fantastic decision to encourage a party atmosphere).”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized, offering fast loading times and smooth performance, especially during online play. However, occasional issues like needing to restart to see non-local players have been reported.

    • “I also have to applaud the speed and optimization at play here; this is one of the fastest games to drop into and complete matches.”
    • “Runs smoothly over Steam Play Together, although we had to restart the game once due to not seeing the non-local players.”
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Boomerang Fu is a casual action adventure game with comedy theme.

Boomerang Fu is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 18 hours playing Boomerang Fu.

Boomerang Fu was released on August 13, 2020.

Boomerang Fu was developed by Cranky Watermelon.

Boomerang Fu has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Boomerang Fu is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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