ButcherBoy

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ButcherBoy is a casual game that's easy to learn but challenging to master, offering both single-player and local multiplayer modes for up to 2 players in split-screen. As the son of a butcher, you'll cut meat in the family workshop while customizing your character and tools. The game features simplistic gameplay with increasing difficulty in each level.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story2 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Great for achievement hunters, offering over 5000 easy achievements.
Simple controls make it accessible, requiring only left and right key presses.
Can provide a brief moment of fun for those looking to quickly boost their achievement count.

Lacks meaningful gameplay and depth, often described as shallow and boring.
Technical issues such as freezing and poor graphics quality detract from the experience.
Criticized for being a cash grab with no real effort put into game design or mechanics.

grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is primarily viewed as a platform for grinding achievements, with some users expressing frustration over its lack of depth and labeling it as "achievement farming." While it may not be the most engaging experience, it offers a straightforward way to accumulate achievements for those interested.
- “Absolute trash, just achievement farming.”
- “Steam needs to start banning these achievement farming games.”
- “Perhaps not the best game, but fun for the moment and good for grinding achievements.”
graphics
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the nostalgic retro pixel art, many criticize it as outdated and simplistic, with limited options for improving the visuals. Despite the ability to change resolution, the scaling does not enhance the overall quality, leaving the 2D art feeling lackluster for some. However, there are moments, such as the background in level 2, that stand out positively.
- “The graphics are out of this world, and I simply love the background when you reach level 2.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
gameplay
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, primarily revolving around simple left or right clicks to navigate wall sections, which many players find unfun and lacking in substance.
- “The game mechanics involve clicking the left or right (A or D) buttons while watching the current and upcoming wall sections.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its fast-paced action.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and enjoy the experience.”
- “The gameplay is overly simplistic, relying too much on just clicking left or right to navigate through the walls.”
- “I found the mechanics repetitive and lacking depth, as it mainly involves just pressing the A or D keys.”
- “The game feels monotonous since the only challenge is watching the wall sections and clicking at the right moment.”
story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised, particularly for its engaging narrative involving characters like Richtofen and Mason, as well as the intriguing exploration of the "numbers" theme. Players especially enjoy the zombie mode, with maps like Kino being highlighted as standout experiences, contributing to an overall positive reception of the story.
- “This game has an amazing story, especially in the zombies mode. I would suggest playing Kino because it honestly has one of the best maps I've seen. 10/10, good job Treyarch.”
- “The story mode where you meet Richtofen and Mason and discuss what the numbers mean is truly engaging. I would suggest getting this game; it runs really well on my laptop and the overall experience is amazing.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Us/racing bros has been criticized for unethical practices, including the exploitation of others' work and the use of multiple accounts to sell low-quality products on Steam, which many view as a blatant cash grab.
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It seems like the developers are more interested in squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced game.”
- “The constant push for microtransactions ruins the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with users reporting no sound or music present, and the visuals being created using default Unity components.
- “There is no sound or music; it feels like it was made with default Unity visual components.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”