On Board

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On Board is a single player action game. It was developed by Stein Bock Games and was released on December 7, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

1 player arcade boat game.

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Some players find it to be a challenging game that requires strategic thinking.
A few users humorously refer to it as the best avoid-crashes-with-boats simulator.
It has garnered some positive attention from players who enjoy its unique concept.

The game lacks a coherent story, plot, and any meaningful gameplay mechanics.
Players report numerous bugs and issues that make it unplayable, including the inability to replay levels.
The graphics are described as cheap and unappealing, with repetitive music and no guidance for players.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic, pixelated graphics and lack of engaging mechanics, with repetitive visuals that detract from the overall experience.
- “With its cheap, pixelated 2-bit graphics, the gameplay feels outdated, especially with the reused volcano island image for both the main menu and the retry menu.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “Controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments that detract from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by low-quality, pixelated 2-bit visuals, with a lack of originality evident in the reused volcano island image for both the main menu and retry screen.
- “With its cheap, pixelated 2-bit graphics and the reused volcano island picture for the main menu and retry menu.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are choppy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being a repetitive and loud infinite loop, which can become grating during gameplay, especially while navigating obstacles.
- “You're stuck listening to the loud, infinite music loop while you're just moving upstream and dodging boats headed your way.”
- “The music is repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous and less enjoyable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that render it unplayable, particularly highlighting issues such as the inability to replay after dying. Overall, the feedback suggests a frustrating experience due to these stability problems.
- “Buggy and unplayable... if you die, you can't replay. It's a frustrating experience.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my gameplay experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express disappointment in the lack of a compelling story or plot in RPG Maker casual games, emphasizing that a well-developed narrative is essential for engaging gameplay.
- “If you're going to create a casual game using RPG Maker, at least make a story, a plot for the game.”