Boss 101

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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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and humorous dialogue, making it a fun and lighthearted experience.
There is a wealth of content, including numerous unlockable weapons, hats, and mini-games, providing plenty of replayability.
The gameplay is accessible for both casual players and those new to the shoot 'em up genre, with a variety of bosses and customization options.

The core gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it too easy once upgrades are acquired.
The tutorial is overly long and can overwhelm new players with information, making it difficult to get into the action quickly.
Some players have reported issues with boss design and pacing, leading to frustrating encounters and a lack of challenge in certain modes.

story
30 mentions
27 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story in Boss 101 is unexpectedly charming and filled with humor, featuring a lighthearted narrative that unfolds through cutscenes and character interactions. While some players appreciate the well-written cast and engaging dialogue, others find the plot overwhelming and the pacing uneven, with a desire for more meaningful cutscenes. Overall, the game offers a fun and casual experience, though opinions vary on the depth and clarity of the story.
- “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
24 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it initially repetitive and grindy, but becoming more engaging over time. While the core mechanics are described as lackluster and easy, the game features smooth controls and a variety of backgrounds that enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun and rewarding, though it could benefit from more complexity and challenge to keep players invested.
- “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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring a mix of puns, funny dialogue, and light-hearted cut scenes that appeal to various age groups. Players appreciate the clever references, charming interactions, and the amusing narrative woven throughout the gameplay, making it a delightful experience filled with both challenge and laughter. Overall, the humor is described as well-executed and engaging without being overly aggressive.
- “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
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
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. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with many reviewers 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
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and ambient, lacking the energetic tracks that could enhance gameplay. While some users appreciate the passion behind the soundtrack, noting a mix of background ambiance and techno tracks, others feel that the music does not effectively blend with the game's scenarios and events. Overall, the sound design is considered decent but could benefit from improvements in clarity and integration.
- “The music is very calming to what is happening, never some pumping up song that makes your soul energetic.”
- “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 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
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat repetitive at first, but it becomes more engaging with time. While some users note that the grind can escalate quickly if players don't actively seek upgrades, others feel it strikes a balance, being grindy but not excessively so. Overall, the grind is seen as a mixed element that can enhance or detract from the experience 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
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its diverse bosses, engaging humor, and numerous collectibles and secrets, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs. However, some users feel that the replayability 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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming story and wholesome moments, though the dialogue is often seen as cheesy and unrefined. While it offers a feel-good experience, its muddled presentation may challenge its appeal to new players who are not already inclined towards a mellow narrative.
- “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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a delightful blend of humor and visually impressive graphics, with detailed levels that contribute to a vibrant and engaging environment. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be very pleasant and immersive.
- “Plenty of humor and a very pleasant atmosphere!”
- “The graphics are surprisingly detailed, the levels look different, and the atmosphere is great.”