Boxing School

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In "Boxing School" , become a boxing manager in the 80s and hire boxers to train and rise in ranks. Choose fighting styles and skills for your unique boxers, such as swarmer, boxer, or counter-attacker. Manage tactics and strategy between rounds to secure victory in the ring, and scout for hidden champion talents worldwide. Note: This summary is based on available information and does not mention the release date or the developer or publisher.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying gameplay loop of training, fighting, and managing a boxing gym.
It has a charming retro aesthetic and a light-hearted approach, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The developer has shown commitment to improving the game with updates, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and can feel repetitive, especially in the mid to late game.
There are numerous bugs and issues with the UI, making navigation cumbersome and frustrating.
The scoring system during fights is inconsistent and often feels random, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
21 mentions
19 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying loop of training, fighting, and gym management, offering a blend of simplicity and addictive elements despite its incremental nature and basic graphics. While some players appreciate the strategic depth and potential for optimization, others criticize the lack of polish, missing mechanics, and repetitive early gameplay. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further updates and clearer explanations of its mechanics to enhance the player experience.
- “Decent gameplay loop of training, fighting, and managing your gym with an acceptable amount of depth.”
- “It creates a very satisfying gameplay loop that has tapped into this perfect nexus of what it is to be a game and is surprisingly addictive.”
- “There are a lot of great gameplay elements and polish to this game.”
- “Despite being a slow, time-wasting, incremental manager with little actual 'gameplay' to speak of, no minigames, limited and very basic graphics, on paper this game shouldn't work... and yet.”
- “There is no explanation of mechanics in the game, so players learn through trial and error all the time.”
- “But be aware that as the game stands, you will have a stretch of repetitive gameplay in the early to mid levels of the game.”
graphics
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as basic and cartoonish, with a charming retro aesthetic that appeals to players despite their simplicity. While some users note the graphics are limited and reminiscent of 8-bit styles, others appreciate the fun and stable presentation that complements the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as a lighthearted aspect of the game, providing a break for less powerful PCs while maintaining an enjoyable experience.
- “The aesthetics are cool, cartoony, and fun.”
- “The graphics are all cartoonish and aesthetically pleasing to the player.”
- “However, the fundamentals are there, the game is stable, and the graphics and sound support the retro feel of the game well.”
- “Despite being a slow, time-wasting incremental manager with little actual gameplay to speak of, no minigames, limited and very basic graphics, on paper this game shouldn't work... and yet.”
- “Graphics are a bit basic and the game has a real 8-bit feel.”
- “I have an updated PC with a newer graphics card that I installed myself recently, and have played many other more resource-intensive games with no issues.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized, with players noting it can be tedious and repetitive, often requiring long hours to improve their boxers without significant rewards. Many feel that the limited options and lack of clear guidance exacerbate the grind, making the experience less enjoyable for those with little patience. Improvements in user interface and pacing could help alleviate some of the frustrations associated with the grinding elements.
- “Since it's a grindy game, this annoys me a lot since you spend hours in the game to fix a boxer that you can't respec.”
- “Terrible and inconsistent, bad tutorial, grindy but not rewarding.”
- “So after playing this little game for so many hours, I think I've long ago already seen everything that this game has to offer and the three best words to describe this would be repetitive, grindy, and unfinished.”
music
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the in-game tracks and find them varied, others criticize the basic sound design and the requirement to spend in-game currency on upgrading the stereo for additional music loops. Additionally, the music stops during fights, which some players feel detracts from the experience. Overall, the music is considered decent but could benefit from improvements and more engaging options.
- “I enjoy the in-game music thoroughly, and the equipment system is cool.”
- “Graphics are fine, music is varied enough that most will find something they like.”
- “The sounds are all basic and nothing exciting, although the music is alright.”
- “The only downer in the music is that the player is expected to spend money upgrading the stereo in the gym for the sake of having more music loops to pick from when money can be spent on much more useful items.”
- “Music stops when you enter a fight; this should be fixed.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The replayability of *Boxing School* is limited due to the absence of achievements and the restriction to a single weight category, which diminishes the incentive for players to experiment with different fighting styles. Users suggest that the inclusion of achievements and additional weight categories could significantly enhance the game's replay value.
- “At least if there were achievements, 'Boxing School' would have tangible replay value, giving players an incentive to train boxers of every different fighting style.”
- “That would make experimenting with fighters way more interesting, adding more replay value.”
- “At least if there were achievements, [i]Boxing School[/i] would have tangible replay value, giving players an incentive to train boxers of every different fighting style.”
- “[i]Boxing School[/i] has just one single weight category for boxers, which, combined with the lack of achievements, results in zero replay value.”
- “Replayability: 15/20”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as funny, self-deprecating, and honest, providing an enjoyable experience. However, players feel that the comedic potential is underutilized, suggesting that there is room for deeper and more varied humor.
- “The game is funny, but the potential is not even scratched.”
- “Funny, self-deprecating, and honest.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story is based on a true narrative and shows significant potential, but many users feel it is currently unfinished and would benefit from additional mechanics and content to enhance the overall experience.
- “The story has a lot of potential, but it's unfinished. If the developers add new mechanics or expand the narrative, it could be truly worth it.”
- “It has a lot of potential but it's unfinished; if the developers add new mechanics or more to the story, then it would be worth it.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “It's very buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”