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Boss 101

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88%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
music, grinding
88% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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Boss 101 is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Donley Time Foundation and was released on November 2, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Boss 101," embark on a global and intergalactic journey to create an exciting home movie for your hospitalized brother. Battle bosses, upgrade weapons and abilities, and explore various activities at your command center. Engage in combat with bosses created by the Make-A-Boss generator, and rescue baby robo-AI's in this action-packed adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
story8 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming pixel art and humorous dialogue, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Boss 101 offers a variety of unlockable weapons, hats, and mini-games, providing plenty of content and replayability.
  • The gameplay is accessible for both casual players and those new to the shoot 'em up genre, making it a fun experience for a wide audience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, especially after upgrades make players overpowered.
  • The tutorial is lengthy and overwhelming, which may deter new players from fully engaging with the game.
  • Boss battles can feel unbalanced, with some being too easy and others, particularly the final boss, presenting a significant difficulty spike.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Boss 101 is characterized as charming and filled with humor, featuring a light-hearted narrative that unfolds through cutscenes and character interactions. While some players appreciate the engaging dialogue and well-written cast, others find the plot overwhelming and lacking depth, suggesting that the abundance of cutscenes detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and casual shmup experience with a story that, despite its simplicity, manages to entertain.

    • “A fun chill/casual shmup with more story than expected.”
    • “Not difficult, but the character and story is very charming.”
    • “The story and all the jokes and puns are amazing.”
    • “I have absolutely no idea what the point of the game is or what the story is.”
    • “It’s not necessarily that the story is elaborate or that the game is complex, it’s just that so much is thrown at you so quickly that it is thoroughly overwhelming.”
    • “If there were less cutscenes and more meaningful ones instead, it would probably be easier to keep me interested in the story.”
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it initially repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its smoothness and frantic pace. Although the core mechanics may feel thin and easy, the game offers enjoyable unlocks and varied scenarios that enhance the experience. Overall, while some aspects of gameplay are praised, many players feel it could benefit from more complexity and challenge.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, which is obviously important in a game of this style.”
    • “The gameplay is fabulous; so much fun!”
    • “It’s a game that rewards you for playing it, every chance it gets: with unlocks, and weapons, and pets, and hats, and mini-games, and a gameplay that just feels right.”
    • “But the core gameplay at the heart of the experience is lackluster, and without that, the extras and accessories don't matter.”
    • “Thin, repetitive core gameplay.”
    • “It just seemed like after a while I was on cruise control to get the next little bits of the story handed to me rather than being challenged by the gameplay.”
  • humor
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring a mix of puns, funny dialogue, and light-hearted cut scenes that appeal to a wide audience. Players appreciate the clever references, charming interactions, and the playful atmosphere, which enhance the overall experience without being overly aggressive in its comedic approach. The humor is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, making it a delightful adventure filled with amusing moments and engaging narratives.

    • “Plenty of humor and a very pleasant atmosphere!”
    • “The game is filled with plenty of lengthy cut scenes that are full of humor and puns for most age levels.”
    • “Boss 101 seems to work hard to establish a narrative in all of the chaos that is presented to you up front, and what it does convey is a very light-hearted affair that is full of funny lines and movie references at every turn.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their colorful and detailed pixel art style, which enhances the overall charm and atmosphere. Players appreciate the engaging cutscenes, varied backgrounds, and the retro aesthetic, contributing to a visually appealing experience that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with many noting their clarity and attention to detail.

    • “What kept me playing was a combination of the colorful pixel graphics, there's a lot of attention to detail, the cutscenes were nice and engaging, the self-awareness and my god the puns.”
    • “I love the art style of this game!”
    • “The graphics are nice, detailed, but still very crisp – you’re never going to wonder at what exactly you’re looking at.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly detailed; the levels look different, and the atmosphere is great.”
    • “Simple and cute pixel graphics that add to the charm.”
    • “I really like the retro graphics.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally calming and ambient, though some players feel it lacks energy and fails to blend well with the game's events. While there are moments of good techno tracks, the overall sound design is considered average, with some users noting difficulties in hearing certain elements. However, the passion and skill of the development team are evident in the music and other artistic aspects of the game.

    • “You can easily see the passion and skill the team poured into this game with every art asset, menu screen, secret achievement, music, and dialogues.”
    • “The music is very calming to what is happening, never some pumping up song that makes your soul energetic.”
    • “The sounds are okay, but the music is very calming compared to what is happening; there's never a pumping song that makes your soul energetic.”
    • “Could be way better done; it's hard to hear certain things, and the music doesn't really blend in with the scenario and events.”
    • “The soundtrack ranges from background ambiance to some pretty good techno tracks.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially repetitive but ultimately rewarding as they progress. While some note that it can become grindy quickly if players overlook certain upgrades, others feel that the grind is manageable and balanced by engaging gameplay elements. Overall, the grind is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for both tedium and enjoyment depending on player engagement.

    • “It's grindy, but not too grindy.”
    • “At first, the gameplay felt a little too repetitive and grindy, but the more I played, the more interesting it became.”
    • “It can get grindy very quickly if you don't dig through the screens to find and upgrade the bounty multiplier perks.”
    • “So, apart from that rocket arm and some other stuff that happens in there, you're pretty much safe. Also, B has some bullet hell patterns, which, if he had more of those, wouldn't need some of those unfair elements that make the battle more tedious instead of cool or epic.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its diverse bosses, engaging humor, and rewarding collectibles, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs. However, some users feel that the replay value may not be as significant as initially suggested.

    • “Def has replayability and fun little secrets and quirks.”
    • “The replayability is amazing with all of the different bosses, the humor is great, and the collectibles/unlocks really hit all the right buttons for me.”
    • “It's fun, cute and has very good replay value.”
    • “I don't know if there is really much 'replayability' either.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming story and wholesome moments, though the dialogue is often seen as cheesy and unprofessional. While it offers a feel-good experience, some players feel the narrative may be too muddled to attract newcomers who aren't already inclined towards a mellow storytelling style.

    • “Heartwarming story.”
    • “The dialogue is a bit cheesy and cringy; not exactly written professionally, but it's simple and wholesome.”
    • “It just feels so muddled with everything in one game that I question how it is going to appeal to new players not committed to enjoying a mellow story with plenty of wholesome moments.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a delightful blend of humor and visually appealing graphics, with detailed levels that contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the distinctiveness of each environment, enhancing the game's immersive quality.

    • “Plenty of humor and a very pleasant atmosphere!”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly detailed, the levels look different, and the atmosphere is great.”
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Boss 101 is a shooter game.

Boss 101 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 437 hours playing Boss 101.

Boss 101 was released on November 2, 2017.

Boss 101 was developed by Donley Time Foundation.

Boss 101 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Boss 101 is a single player game.

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