Indiana Boy Steam Edition
- December 13, 2018
- One Man
Get on SteamImmerse yourself in a fantastic adventure with Indiana Boy. Help Indiana recover all the treasures and keys, but watch out for every move you make.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming pseudo-Gameboy aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro games.
- It offers a simple yet nostalgic platforming experience that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate old-school gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, some players found it fun and were able to complete it in one sitting.
- The game suffers from significant control issues, including no controller support and delayed inputs, making gameplay frustrating.
- Hit detection is inconsistent, leading to unfair deaths and tedious level restarts.
- The game is plagued by bugs that can disrupt the experience, such as dying without any apparent reason.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature an appealing pseudo-Game Boy aesthetic that resonates well with fans of 2D platformers, contributing to a positive reception despite some shortcomings. Overall, the unique art style and thematic elements enhance the visual experience for players.
“Interesting art style!”
“I love the pseudo-Game Boy aesthetic, the theme, and 2D platformers, so I'm the type of person who's most likely to forgive this game its shortcomings and give it a thumbs up.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and poor controls that detract from the overall experience. While it offers a basic and slightly challenging platforming experience at a low price, these technical issues significantly impact its enjoyment.
“But also super buggy and not that fun.”
“On the one hand, it's a basic, slightly challenging platformer that's cheap, but on the other hand, it's buggy and the controls are bad.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as weak or confusing, failing to effectively engage players or enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The story is not really selling the game, or I didn't understand it.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as defeating enemies requires careful planning and precise timing, making progress through levels feel slow and laborious.
“Most of the enemies on a screen usually need to be killed, and since every kill is a slow process that needs to be well planned out and expertly timed, getting through a screen can be tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward and make progress feel painfully slow.”
“I find myself stuck in a loop of grinding for resources, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game and makes it feel more like a chore.”
