BOOMEROAD

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BOOMEROAD is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and was released on March 26, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

BOOMEROAD is an exhilarating action-adventure game in which players slide along boomerang rails you will create. The game is set in an ancient ruin floating in the sky, and the player slides through the vast skies at their own will while searching for the Artifacts.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun mechanic of creating rails with a boomerang, allowing for creative movement and exploration.
Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and visually appealing, with a charming atmosphere and good sound design.
As a free game, it offers great entertainment value and leaves players wanting more, showcasing potential for a larger, more developed title.

The gameplay is very short, typically taking around 20-30 minutes to complete, which leaves players wanting more content.
Controls can feel clunky and sluggish, particularly when navigating on foot, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks depth in terms of story and lore, making it feel more like a proof of concept than a fully fleshed-out game.

gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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49%
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique and enjoyable boomerang mechanic that allows players to create rails for traversal, offering a fun and easy-to-learn experience. While many players appreciate the core mechanics and potential for skill mastery, some note that the game is short and lacks depth in level design and challenge. Overall, the game is seen as a promising proof of concept with room for expansion and refinement.
- “This was amazing! For just a free short game, the mechanics were so fun. I was having so much fun just swinging around, and the ending really left me questioning. If this was made into something bigger, it would be one of my favorites.”
- “The traversal mechanic is incredibly unique and fun, one that falls under that wonderful 'easy to learn, hard to master' category.”
- “The core gameplay mechanic is solid, and the boomerang-rail mechanic is really nice overall, providing quite a lot of freedom to the player.”
- “The gameplay admittedly doesn't take full advantage of its 'draw your own rail to grind on' conceit - you don't actually have that much control over the boomerang's trajectory, so in practice, you're mainly either using it as a super jump or to flip switches - but for a free game that takes maybe half an hour to complete, it's fun enough.”
- “It feels like you are fighting against the core game mechanic to play the game.”
- “Although I feel like the mechanics of creating rails and rail grinding itself can be a little bit improved with some adjustment to the physics here and there.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
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The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for more lore, backstory, and expanded narrative elements. While the gameplay is praised, the consensus is that the current story feels bare-bones and lacks depth, leading to requests for a sequel or a more complete version that includes additional levels and a richer storyline. Overall, players appreciate the game's potential but feel it needs significant enhancements in its narrative to fully engage them.
- “I would love to see this story expanded on.”
- “Would love to see a full game of this to expand on the small story there is.”
- “I wanted to experience more areas and story around the gameplay.”
- “The story isn't much to speak of; it's very bare bones.”
- “It's more the vague impression of a story than anything.”
- “The story on this early access version is kind of lacking, but I guess not every good/fun game needs a superb story anyways.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the clear and appealing visuals, character design, and vibrant aesthetic. However, some users express disappointment over the removal of low-definition options and suggest that the art style could benefit from a more nostalgic 90's anime influence. Overall, while the graphics are considered cute and immersive, there are calls for further enhancements to elevate the visual experience.
- “Also, it has great visuals and soundtrack, which made it even better.”
- “Clear and nice graphics.”
- “I like the character design, the sound effects are really good and the visuals are pretty.”
- “I see an okay game ruined by awful executive decisions of removing low-definition graphical options.”
- “That being said, I think if you want to turn this into a full game (I assume you released this demo for market research), the aesthetics need a bottom to top overhaul.”
- “If we're talking about graphics, this game presents quite neatly, just a fairly simple style with anime-like characters - someone may like it, someone may not.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with comparisons to the soundtracks of titles like Kingdom Hearts. While many players appreciate the serene and unique audio experience, some express a desire for a more diverse selection and upbeat tracks to match the game's vibrant visuals and fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, though there are calls for more variety and energy.
- “The music also adds a lot, giving off Kingdom Hearts vibes.”
- “The art and music is very beautiful and lend the game a unique, serene atmosphere.”
- “The music should be upbeat and fast-paced to give players that rush as they speed through vividly-colored areas with strong aesthetic design.”
- “That's fine, I don't think anybody expected a Sonic Colors-tier OST to accompany AAA level design for a 20-minute demo.”
- “The music should be upbeat and fast-paced to give players that rush as they speed through vividly colored areas with strong aesthetic design.”
- “Generic fantasy environments with a peaceful background OST won't really cut it.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be unique but somewhat lacking in execution, with many expressing a desire for faster speeds and improved physics. The need to create rails adds an interesting twist, but the overall experience can feel slow and cumbersome, reminiscent of older titles like Sonic. Adjustments to the grinding speed and mechanics could enhance the gameplay significantly.
- “While grinding a rail, you can lean left and right, speed up, slow down, but rails rarely get long enough for you to even read the control hints, and I have no idea why you'd want to lean or to go any speed other than as fast as possible.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Rail grinding is a bit slow; it could be faster.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that while the character design is visually appealing and well-executed, the focus on gameplay in a smaller game context is understandable. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetics of the characters and the engaging mechanics, but there is little mention of deeper character development or narrative growth.
- “The character design is appealing, and prioritizing gameplay in a small game is understandable.”
- “I like the character design, the sound effects are really good and the visuals are pretty.”
- “Cool character design and sliding by making roads with a boomerang.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability, particularly through its smooth gameplay and time attack mode for speedrun enthusiasts. However, many users feel that the limited content and lack of challenge in adventure mode may hinder long-term replay value.
- “It’s smooth, satisfying, and replayable.”
- “Time attack mode should give a bit of replayability if you're the speedrun type; I do wish the adventure mode was a little more difficult.”
- “It has replayability to me, but unfortunately I just know there won't be a whole ton of it with how limited the content is.”
- “Time attack mode should provide some replayability for speedrun enthusiasts, but I wish the adventure mode was a bit more challenging.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences in the gameplay makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a humorous tone, incorporating funny elements alongside Genshin-like jumping puzzles. Players can create skate roads using a boomerang, adding a unique twist to the gameplay that enhances the comedic experience.
- “A hilarious game that combines Genshin-like jumping puzzles with a unique twist: you can create skate roads using your boomerang!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making even the most challenging puzzles enjoyable and entertaining.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and quirky character interactions throughout the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its charm, with beautiful art and music contributing to a serene experience. However, some players find it somewhat lacking in depth, despite enjoying the engaging mechanics.
- “The atmosphere is charming.”
- “The art and music are very beautiful and lend the game a unique, serene atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere seemed a little dry, but the mechanics themselves are cool as hell.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including severe frame time stutters and freezing, particularly towards the end of stage 2, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I experienced some pretty horrific frame time issues and stutters towards the end of stage 2, along with freezes that almost rendered the game unplayable.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to a lack of stability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the game lacks certain user-side optimization options, such as resolution adjustments, the overall performance issues are minor, with only a few translation errors and occasional lags that could benefit from further optimization.
- “And while I could talk about negatives, they are pretty minuscule - some oddly translated lines here and there, a few lags that need optimization... but really, it's no big deal.”
- “The most useful user-side optimization, besides forcing DX9 in the startup parameters, is not available in Unity.”
- “There are some oddly translated lines here and there, and a few lags that need optimization.”