Boyhood's End
- September 5, 2024
- buriki clock
Get on Steam"Boyhood's End" is a juvenile sci-fi horror adventure game set in a world ruled by a mechanical overlord, "R. Karellen". The player controls Giovanni, a young boy with the lowest human score, who faces bullying and discrimination. The game features hand-drawn pixel art and animated conversations, with puzzles to solve and a story to explore. Please note that it contains depictions of bullying and violence. *NO RELEASE DATE OR DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE*.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and fluid animations, creating an immersive visual experience.
- The story is engaging and well-paced, with interesting characters and themes that resonate with mature audiences.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with light puzzle-solving elements, and choices made by players seem to genuinely impact the narrative.
- The game has several bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including crashes and confusing puzzles.
- Some players found the gameplay unintuitive, leading to moments of frustration and confusion during certain segments.
- The first chapter is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content before the next chapters are released.
- story28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received widespread praise for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and beautiful visuals, making it a standout in the RPG genre. Players find the pacing and emotional depth compelling, despite some initial clichés, and express excitement for future chapters. While the gameplay is primarily story-driven with limited choices, the overall experience is described as captivating and promising, with many eager to see how the plot unfolds.
“The story so far is well put together, engaging, and adequately paced.”
“The story is great with a particularly interesting setting and likeable characters.”
“The story and the art are so good.”
“There are basically no choices to make; the game is more about telling just a story with pixel art visuals and puzzles from time to time.”
“I had to look up videos of what other people did to progress the story forward.”
“Like seriously, how am I supposed to remember the name of the roommate of some character the story mentioned like twice?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning pixel art style, which many players feel perfectly complements the game's narrative. Reviewers describe the visuals as sublime and captivating, with intricate details that enhance the overall experience, making it one of the most visually appealing games in its genre. The combination of beautiful visuals and engaging storytelling creates an immersive atmosphere, despite the game's focus on narrative over player choices.
“I really like the pixel art style as I feel it best suits the style of the game.”
“The visuals are sublime, easily being the prettiest game using a pixel art style that I have played.”
“I kept admiring every single detail and the art style the whole chapter.”
“There are basically no choices to make; the game is more about telling just a story with pixel art visuals and puzzles from time to time.”
“The art style is so eye candy!!!!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually stunning and engaging, with a gripping storyline that leaves players eager for more chapters. However, some users find it unintuitive at times, leading to repetitive actions and occasional glitches. Despite these minor issues, the overall experience is enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and light puzzle-solving elements.
“Sprite work is absolutely gorgeous, and the storyline, despite being just the start of a five-chapter arc, was gripping. Outside of some glitches I encountered, the gameplay was engaging. I can't wait for the other four chapters to be completed and released. Overall, for a new beginning, this was amazing, and I can't sing its praises enough for now.”
“Has a strong start and a nice presentation of the visuals and mechanics it introduces.”
“This is a minor issue, though, and the gameplay is extremely enjoyable.”
“I really want to like this, but I can't with how its gameplay is.”
“The gameplay does feel a bit unintuitive at times, and you end up walking around, repeating the same activities, only to randomly stumble upon something and progress further.”
“Gameplay is quite simple with light puzzle solving.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its great production values and compelling presentation, enhancing the overall experience. Many users highlight the impressive soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's artistic and narrative appeal. Overall, the music is considered a key strength, particularly in the context of RPG Maker games.
“Great production values, love certain music tracks, and the presentation is on point in certain scenes.”
“The art, music, and story are super compelling and well done.”
“Art and soundtrack are incredible; it's the most impressive RPG Maker-based game I've ever played.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including glitches and crashes, which can lead to frustrating experiences such as softlocks. However, players have found workarounds and still appreciate the engaging gameplay and beautiful visuals, indicating that while stability is a concern, it does not entirely detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Very buggy, crashed, multiple errors, then got softlocked two hours in.”
“It's still a bit buggy in some places, but that's to be expected for now.”
“The game does have a few glitches, but there were ways to work around it and still enjoy the game for what it is.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability for a story-based title, with players finding value in revisiting the content even after the release of just the first chapter.
“For a story-based game, I find that it has quite good replay value even after just the first chapter has been released.”
“The different choices and outcomes make each playthrough feel unique, encouraging me to dive back in.”
“With multiple endings and character paths, I can't help but replay the game to explore every possibility.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by its cinematic-heavy approach, delivering a deeply emotional experience within a sci-fi horror narrative. Players are drawn into a compelling story that evokes strong feelings, enhancing the overall impact of the gameplay.
“A cinematic-heavy, emotional sci-fi horror story that captivates and resonates deeply with players.”
“The game masterfully blends storytelling and emotion, creating moments that linger long after the credits roll.”
“Every choice feels weighty, and the emotional stakes are incredibly high, making for a truly immersive experience.”
