Boss Defiance

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Boss Defiance is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Tiny Pixel and was released on September 1, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Boss Defiance is an arcade action competitive and asymmetric game, with semiprocedural level creation. One player play as the powerful Boss and must fight his way room by room, facing the other 3 players in a battle arena. The Boss will have to survive until the end of the dungeon to succeed.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique asymmetric multiplayer concept that allows players to take on the roles of both heroes and a boss, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The pixel art style is simple yet beautiful, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
It is a great party game that supports multiple players, making it perfect for local co-op sessions with friends.

The game lacks online multiplayer support, requiring players to be physically present, which limits accessibility.
There are significant balance issues with the bosses and heroes, leading to uneven gameplay experiences.
The game feels incomplete, with limited content and mechanics that resemble an early alpha version rather than a polished final product.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has potential but suffers from issues such as unbalanced bosses and characters, poor hit detection, and a lack of motion feedback. While the graphics are praised, the overall gameplay experience could benefit from further development and refinement. Additionally, the game supports multiple controllers, enhancing multiplayer options.
- “The graphics are good, and the gameplay is perfect with multiple gamepads (but you can use a keyboard for multiple players, in case).”
- “If they put a lot more time into developing the gameplay, this could be good.”
- “The bosses and characters are unbalanced, with some being completely useless. The hit detection and gameplay feel off, and there's little sense of motion or feedback.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their great artwork and solid design, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience, which is enhanced by support for multiple gamepads and keyboard use for multiplayer.
- “The artwork is stunning and serves as a solid foundation for the game.”
- “The graphics are impressive, and the gameplay is perfect with support for multiple gamepads (though you can also use a keyboard for multiple players, if needed).”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the enjoyment of playing as a boss, allowing players to experience a comedic twist by crushing their friends, which adds a fun dynamic to the gameplay. However, some players noted that certain bosses can be unbalanced, leading to less humorous and more one-sided matches. Overall, the game provides entertaining moments, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The best part is maybe playing as the boss and crushing and chasing your friends: it's very funny for every action/RPG player to be on the other side for once :)”
- “I called my friends over to make a 4-player party and I had a couple of funny evenings.”