Boti: Byteland Overclocked

Boti: Byteland Overclocked is a stellar adventure with a friend, but less so alone.

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70% User Score Based on 194 reviews

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Boti: Byteland Overclocked is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Purple Ray Studio and was released on September 15, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In "Boti: Byteland Overclocked," play as a data robot on a mission to rid the computer world of Byteland from bugs, viruses, and glitches. Traverse vibrant levels with 3D platforming action, using powers to solve puzzles and defeat digital threats. Enjoy the option of seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op mode for single or multiplayer fun.

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gameplay29 positive mentions

stability31 negative mentions

Boti: Byteland Overclocked features vibrant and colorful graphics, creating an engaging and visually appealing world.
The game offers a fun and charming platforming experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Astro Bot and Crash Bandicoot, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Despite some bugs, the gameplay is generally smooth and features a variety of mechanics, including co-op play, which adds to the overall fun.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes, unresponsive controls, and glitches that can hinder gameplay.
Level design can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players finding the combat and challenges too easy and unengaging.
The game has a significant amount of dialogue that can become repetitive, and the lack of a run button contributes to a slower pace that may frustrate some players.

gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Boti: Byteland Overclocked" is characterized by a blend of classic platforming mechanics and innovative features, such as magnetism and rhythm-driven elements, which create a fun and engaging experience. While many players appreciate the smooth controls and charming visuals, some have reported frustrating bugs and a lack of depth in level design, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience. Despite these issues, the game is generally seen as accessible and enjoyable, particularly for casual players and those who enjoy cooperative play.
- “The gameplay is designed to be both engaging and accessible, allowing every member of the family to join in on the fun.”
- “The gameplay is the star of the show, offering smooth and responsive controls that make platforming a joy.”
- “Boti: Byteland Overclocked is a captivating platforming game that seamlessly blends classic platformer elements with innovative gameplay mechanics.”
- “As I mentioned in my previous review, there were too many times when I felt like I was fighting the controls instead of them working for me, which led to some really frustrating gameplay.”
- “I got roped in by the visuals and left disappointed by the actual level design and gameplay.”
- “Numerous soft locks, collision issues, broken co-op, and even crashes prevent the otherwise competent gameplay from being anything more than that.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant colors, charming art style, and overall aesthetic appeal, reminiscent of classic 3D platformers. Many players appreciate the diverse environments and beautiful visuals, although some have noted issues with optimization and a lack of advanced graphics settings. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the experience despite some gameplay shortcomings.
- “The graphics are a feast for the eyes, with vibrant colors that bring the various themed lands to life.”
- “Stunning visuals and an enchanting world come to life in Byteland.”
- “Outstanding graphics, character upgrades, and the option for cooperative play are major highlights.”
- “Mediocre platformer with uninteresting movement (just double jump and dash), repetitive challenges, and busy visuals.”
- “Conceptually, everything seems like it should be decent, but I played around with every combination of graphic options and the game just has this unpleasant blur to it, and also the music is horribly monotonous.”
- “The options menu does not have a wide range of graphics options with which you could better configure the game to your hardware.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game "Boti" is generally viewed as charming and engaging, featuring a lovable data bot and his companions on a quest to save the digital world from various threats. While some players appreciate the unique tech-themed plot and character development, others find it generic and forgettable, often serving merely as a backdrop for gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as light and suitable for all ages, though it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth in certain areas.
- “I had an amazing time teaming up with my partner, navigating through eight distinct levels, uncovering Byteland's secrets, and piecing together the sinister plot endangering the technological world.”
- “The game has a really interesting and original story with very charismatic characters that will make the game really engaging.”
- “With a cute, quirky story set in the components of a computer, gorgeous vibrant visuals and varied gameplay, there are definitely some excellent elements.”
- “Lastly, while the story is quite forgettable, I can't help but want to bring up how it doesn't make sense.”
- “The story is nonexistent.”
- “The story is not complicated and yet I found myself forgetting what was going on every few cutscenes because some things were simply breezed over and not explained well.”
optimization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, bugs, and issues particularly on lower-end hardware. While a recent update has improved performance for some, numerous users still experience lag, freezing, and other technical problems, indicating that the game remains poorly optimized. Despite its charming design and gameplay potential, the optimization issues detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews.
- “The recent update, patch 1.15, has finally fixed the performance issues that made the game unplayable.”
- “Finally got around to revisit this cute little platformer and I'm changing my review to recommended since developers did fix the performance (to a degree) and I can now play the game with just minor technical issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly, there are no errors, and there are cool character improvements and changes in appearance.”
- “My god, I've never seen such a poorly optimized game in my entire life.”
- “This game is more than a year old and is still missing its day 1 patch; the concept of the game is fine, but it is just not optimized or well coded.”
- “After more than 1 year, optimization is still non-existent.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting the overall experience, particularly in co-op mode where players often encounter issues like getting stuck in textures and broken achievements. While the developers are actively updating the game, many players feel that the persistent stability problems detract from its enjoyment and recommend caution before playing. Overall, the game's charm is overshadowed by its technical flaws, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
- “This game has been out for over a year and the fact that there are still so many bugs and glitches does not bode well for the future of the games as the devs don't seem to be actually fixing them.”
- “Completely buggy, from the tutorial having a bugged bouncepad creature to actual potentially game-breaking bugs like magnets not being able to be triggered unless you jump in awkward ways just to get them to move and then the ending itself is even completely bugged and unsatisfying so you get stuck softlocked for eternity.”
- “However, with almost unplayable co-op, a plethora of glitches, poor optimization and some of the most obnoxious voice acting and broken dialogue that I have ever encountered, I cannot recommend it.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the cheerful and thematic soundtrack that enhances the whimsical atmosphere, while others find it repetitive and monotonous, leading to frustration. The innovative musical puzzles and mini-games are appreciated, but the overall sound design is inconsistent, with some players opting to mute the game due to annoying dialogue and sound effects. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the music complements the gameplay and adds to the nostalgic charm of the platforming experience.
- “The background music is cheerful and fitting, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere of Byteland.”
- “A classic and cozy platform game with cool visual styling, relaxing soundtrack, satisfying and intuitive gameplay, and an overall pleasant narrative.”
- “Innovative mechanics, including rhythm-driven musical slides and magnetic gameplay, keep things fresh and encourage creative combos.”
- “The 'soundtrack' gets very annoying after 5 minutes since it's repetitive as well (not speaking about good repetition!).”
- “The voice lines are repetitive and the music is almost non-existent, so I just tune out with a podcast like a gamer dad does.”
- “Conceptually, everything seems like it should be decent, but I played around with every combination of graphic options and the game just has this unpleasant blur to it, and also the music is horribly monotonous.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its light-hearted and charming tone, featuring witty dialogue and playful character interactions that often include cultural references and fourth-wall breaks. While many players appreciate the colorful and fun atmosphere, some feel that the humor can be overdone or lacking in quantity, with a desire for more clever jokes and puns. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience.
- “With a focus on puzzles, exploration, and light-hearted humor, Boti keeps you entertained without overwhelming you with complexity.”
- “The voice acting is filled with humor and character, making you want to rehear the jokes over and over again.”
- “The characters interact with us verbally and sometimes spill a funny joke, such as after our disintegration, complaining about 'this nasty physics engine,' which breaks the fourth wall slightly.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its extremely beautiful and colorful environments, complemented by cheerful and fitting background music that enhances the whimsical and cozy feel of the gameplay. Players find joy in the charming aesthetics and immersive soundscapes that bring the vibrant world of Byteland and its cybercountry to life.
- “The background music is cheerful and fitting, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere of Byteland.”
- “The cute and cozy atmosphere of this 3D platformer brings joy to every moment of gameplay.”
- “During our adventure, we will also be accompanied by very nice music which emphasizes the atmosphere of the cyber country in which we move.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features strong character development highlighted by memorable voice acting and engaging character design, which enhance the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the visually appealing environments and the dynamic combat, contributing to an immersive gameplay feel. Continuous updates from developers also indicate a commitment to refining character interactions and overall quality.
- “The game excels in its voice acting, graphics, character design, and overall quality.”
- “The game's environments and character design are fun to explore and visually experience. The combat is fast and snappy alongside the enemies, giving the game an interesting feel gameplay-wise. The characters and voice acting are memorable and keep you interested in what's happening in the story.”
- “Developers are actively sending updates for improvements where needed.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through collectibles and the opportunity to revisit levels to discover missed content. However, some players noted that achievements may be bugged, which could affect the overall replay value.
- “The game has a kind of short duration, taking me around 4 hours to complete with some exploration in each level, but I think it has replay value with its collectibles. You could get more playtime out of it if you enjoy this kind of game.”
- “The game has a kind of short duration, taking me around 4 hours to complete with some exploration in each level. While I think there is some replay value with its collectibles, it may not be enough for everyone.”
- “Replayability value: for achievements only (however, many seem bugged).”
- “There's replay value as once you complete the game, you can go back and experience the things you missed.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, often describing it as a wholesome experience that evokes positive emotions.
- “A wholesome little game that tugs at your heartstrings.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me.”
- “I felt a genuine connection to the story, it left me in tears.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the grinding mechanics are straightforward, the way they are integrated into the gameplay keeps the experience engaging and prevents it from feeling monotonous.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly becomes boring.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”

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Boti: Byteland Overclocked is a casual platformer game with science fiction theme.

Boti: Byteland Overclocked is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Boti: Byteland Overclocked.

Boti: Byteland Overclocked was released on September 15, 2023.

Boti: Byteland Overclocked was developed by Purple Ray Studio.

Boti: Byteland Overclocked has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Boti: Byteland Overclocked is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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