Booster Trooper
- April 23, 2010
- DnS Development
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Booster Trooper" is a 3D multiplayer action game featuring fast-paced combat and destructible environments. Players control customizable soldier characters with a variety of weapons and special abilities, engaging in battles with up to eight players online. The game is known for its fluid movement mechanics, including wall-jumping and boosting, and its colorful, cartoonish art style.
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Booster Trooper offers a fun, fast-paced arcade-style shooter experience, especially when played with friends.
- The game features a variety of maps and game modes, providing some level of entertainment in single-player against bots.
- At a low price point, it can be a decent option for casual gaming sessions, particularly in a local multiplayer setting.
- The multiplayer community is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find online matches, and the servers have been down for years.
- Many achievements are bugged or have incorrect descriptions, leading to a frustrating experience for completionists.
- The gameplay is often described as shallow and repetitive, with poor AI and limited weapon variety, resulting in a lack of long-term engagement.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the title is generally described as average and unremarkable, with some players finding it difficult to engage with the mechanics, particularly the jumping and controller responsiveness. However, others appreciate the fast-paced, action-packed nature of the gameplay, highlighting its addictive qualities and tactical depth, especially when combined with a compelling storyline. Overall, while the gameplay has its flaws, it can also offer enjoyable and immersive experiences for some players.
“Fast paced, action packed style gameplay with a little bit of platforming involved.”
“It has the best heartwarming storyline and the most immersive gameplay I have ever seen, and by putting the two together, it makes a near perfect gaming experience.”
“Hours of addicting gameplay for a very low price.”
“Under normal circumstances, I'd say the game was average and tolerable - because that's what its actual gameplay is, average.”
“This title is well made, but I couldn't get into the gameplay much.”
“The gameplay is horrible.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting a clunky 3D aesthetic that feels outdated and lacks polish. While some arenas offer visual diversity, they often suffer from tactical similarities and poor AI pathing, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as acceptable for a low-budget title, but they fail to impress compared to more polished games in the genre.
“The graphics feel like you are playing in a completely 3D environment.”
“Once I saw this game, I immediately thought that this is a proper Soldat clone on steroids with graphics, 3D, non-Flash, and Steam multiplayer.”
“The arenas are graphically fairly diverse.”
“Graphically, the game looks pretty awful, even at launch.”
“- Clunky 3D graphics.”
“However, the graphics are good but not great, and the gameplay is smooth but unremarkable.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, broken mechanics, and issues with achievements. Many players express frustration over the lack of servers and inconsistent damage calculations, leading to an overall perception of the game as a chaotic and unplayable experience.
“A buggy, broken, dead mess.”
“This game is buggy as all hell, and most achievements are locked or have incorrect descriptions.”
“The game is buggy; you can take no damage from a rocket that exploded at melee distance but can get killed by the same rocket that exploded 5 meters away.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of enjoyable soundtracks that enhance gameplay, though some users find the menu music and jetpack sounds to be jarring. Overall, the music design is described as standard military-themed, fitting the game's atmosphere but lacking in standout elements.
“The game has a good gameplay with some really nice, upbeat soundtracks.”
“The music design is standard military fare; nothing particularly notable, but fitting and not too annoying.”
“The music design is standard military fare, nothing particularly notable, but fitting and not too annoying.”
“There is only menu music, and the other sound effects for jetpacks are grating on the ears.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its heartwarming narrative and immersive gameplay, creating a nearly perfect gaming experience that resonates with players on a deeper level.
“It has the best heartwarming storyline and the most immersive gameplay I have ever seen, and by putting the two together, it creates a near-perfect gaming experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with a lack of community support exacerbating the experience.
“This game is tedious and the community is non-existent.”
“Tedious trooper.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming storyline and immersive gameplay, creating a nearly perfect emotional experience that resonates deeply with players, often evoking tears.
“It has the best heartwarming storyline and the most immersive gameplay I have ever seen, and by putting the two together, it creates a near-perfect gaming experience.”
“I cried.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor engaging, particularly enjoying the comedic elements even in single-player mode.
“I just recommend this game because it’s still pretty funny to play in single-player mode.”
