Kim Jong-BOOM

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Kim Jong-BOOM is a single player casual puzzle game with a warfare theme. It was developed by kazureg and was released on October 1, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Kim Jong-Boom is a game in which Kim confronts Donald through the arcade game. Choose your leader and try to destroy the enemy as early as possible, get achievements and just spend time cheerfully together with the timekiller Kim Jong-Boom!

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Highly accessible and easy to grasp gameplay suitable for casual players and quick sessions.
Humorous and satirical theme with exaggerated political caricatures adds unique personality and entertainment value.
Includes a large number of achievements which motivate completionists and extend replay value for achievement hunters.

Gameplay is extremely repetitive with no meaningful variation or depth beyond increasing speed and grid size.
Minimalistic and low-budget presentation with simplistic graphics and forgettable sound design.
Several bugs reported, including crashes in skirmish mode and progress resets, which hinder smooth experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay centers on a simple, accessible memory-matching mechanic enhanced by a humorous political parody narrative. While the game offers numerous achievements to encourage replay, it lacks deeper mechanical evolution or new challenges, which may limit long-term engagement.
- “The core gameplay loop is rooted in a familiar memory-matching concept.”
- “This mechanic is easy to grasp within seconds, making the game highly accessible even to players with little gaming experience.”
- “Despite the simplicity of the mechanics, Kim Jong-Boom includes a large number of Steam achievements, encouraging players to repeat rounds and chase completion goals.”
- “The game’s biggest limitation is its lack of mechanical evolution.”
- “Those expecting layered gameplay or lasting engagement, however, are likely to find that its appeal fades once the novelty wears off.”
- “However, these achievements do not fundamentally change how the game is played; they merely incentivize repetition rather than introducing new challenges or mechanics.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally functional and unobtrusive, providing basic audio feedback and maintaining suspense. While some find it repetitive over time, many users appreciate the quality and value of the soundtrack, especially during shorter play sessions.
- “Music keeps suspense throughout the gameplay.”
- “The music is actually good!”
- “Audio cues provide basic feedback for successful matches or mistakes, while background music loops unobtrusively during play.”
- “Over time, the repetition of sounds and music can become noticeable, detracting from the experience during longer play sessions.”
- “Audio cues provide only basic feedback for successful matches or mistakes, with background music looping unobtrusively and lacking variety.”
- “Sound and music elements are minimal and do not significantly enhance gameplay immersion.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is driven by exaggerated, cartoonish caricatures of political figures and a playful narrative that reimagines gameplay as a race to outpace missile launches. Its irreverent and broad comedic style adds charm and distinctiveness, making it an effective short, humorous distraction for casual players.
- “The characters are exaggerated, cartoon-like representations of real-world political figures, and the narrative humorously reframes the matching mechanic as a race to outpace an opponent’s “missile launch” by entering the correct launch codes.”
- “For players who enjoy irreverent humor and broad caricature, this framing adds personality and helps the game stand out in a crowded casual market.”
- “Overall, Kim Jong-Boom is a narrowly focused casual game that succeeds primarily as a short, humorous distraction.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's story is praised as gripping and engaging, contributing to an immersive campaign experience. However, some users note the narrative includes quirky or humorous elements that add a unique flavor.
- “Tight controls, gripping story, and a campaign that never ends, this game has it all.”
- “The game lacks a compelling story.”
- “The story feels completely absent and unengaging.”
- “More effort should have been put into developing a meaningful narrative.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development features intentionally simplistic and exaggerated designs that effectively enhance the game's comedic tone.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the graphics to be generally average, noting no significant standout features or issues.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is mentioned briefly but without specific details, making it difficult to gauge overall impressions from the provided text.