BORIS THE ROCKET

About

As a moustached soviet nuclear missile operator, you’re the last frontier of your motherland’s defense. Survive a freezing Siberian winter, untangle nasty bear intrigues and adapt to always changing environment in this cold war simulator.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of resource management and strategy, reminiscent of 'Papers, Please'.
It features engaging gameplay with a humorous, quasi-Soviet theme that keeps players on their toes.
Players appreciate the challenge and the satisfaction of managing missile production and defense effectively.

Some players found the game to be buggy, especially on lower-end devices.
The gameplay can be stressful and hectic, which may not appeal to everyone.
A few users felt that the game was a waste of time, indicating mixed opinions on its overall value.

stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game enjoyable and well-crafted, but some have experienced bugs, particularly on less powerful devices like school laptops. Stability issues seem to have improved over time, but past performance may vary based on hardware.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a delightful blend of Russian humor that adds charm to its resource simulation gameplay, keeping players engaged and entertained throughout.
- “A little gem of Russian humor and a nice resource simulation that keeps you on your toes to the end.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is characterized by a relaxed, episodic structure, where players engage in missions at their own pace, suggesting a casual and immersive narrative experience.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay primarily revolves around time management, where players must construct their own missile while simultaneously dealing with the challenges posed by an advancing hostile missile threat.
- “Managing your time is the main mechanic, as you are trying to build your own missile while contending with the hostile missile progression.”
- “Managing your time is the main mechanic, as you are trying to build your own missile whilst contending with the hostile missile progression.”