Boot Hill Blaster

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Boot Hill Blaster is a single player action game. It was developed by Fascimania and was released on November 9, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Retro 2D top view arcade shooter

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Charming retro aesthetic with addictive gameplay that appeals to nostalgia.
Crisp and responsive controls, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy.
Well-implemented difficulty curve that keeps the game challenging and engaging.

Grid-based movement can feel slow and clunky, affecting gameplay flow.
Enemy variety increases significantly later in the game, which can exacerbate movement issues.
Limited depth in gameplay may not satisfy players looking for more complexity.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming 16-bit art style that evokes nostalgia for the 8-bit era and early 80s arcade games, complemented by a fun cowboy and Halloween aesthetic. Overall, players appreciate the visual presentation, noting that it aligns well with the gameplay experience.
- “Fun little arcade game with a cowboy and Halloween aesthetic.”
- “Controller support is perfect, and I didn't have any complaints about the sound or graphics.”
- “Excellent little endless arcade game, with a 16-bit art style but gameplay resembling the 8-bit era, or even the early 80s.”
- “Fun little arcade game with a cowboy on Halloween aesthetic.”
- “Controller support is perfect and I didn't have any complaints about the sound or graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for being catchy, with players highlighting the title screen tune as particularly memorable and reminiscent of a recognizable song. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Controls are crisp and responsive, and the music is catchy (I swear the title screen tune is some song I ought to recognize).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging endless arcade style, featuring a nostalgic 16-bit art aesthetic while evoking the simpler mechanics of 8-bit and early 80s games.
- “Excellent little endless arcade game, with a 16-bit art style but gameplay resembling the 8-bit era, or even the early 80s.”
- “The gameplay feels outdated, resembling the early 80s rather than a modern experience.”
- “While the art style is charming, the gameplay lacks depth and innovation.”
- “The mechanics are simplistic and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged for long.”