Overboss

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Overboss is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Brotherwise Games and was released on August 15, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Become a villain in this retro-inspired board game. Draft terrain tiles, recruit monsters, build your map, and become the OVERBOSS!

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The visuals and pixel art are top-notch, effectively bringing the physical game to a digital format.
For fans of the original board game, Overboss offers a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer mode.
The developers are actively communicating with the community and addressing concerns, which is a positive sign for future updates.

The game launched in a buggy and unfinished state, with numerous issues affecting gameplay, especially in multiplayer.
Online matchmaking is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find players without external platforms.
The tutorial is inadequate, assuming players are already familiar with the physical game, which can be frustrating for newcomers.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, featuring a fun and strategic loop enhanced by asymmetrical boss abilities and interactive command cards. However, it is noted to be simpler and less polished compared to similar games, with suggestions for improvements in tile balance and asymmetry. Overall, players appreciate the thematic soundtrack and the variety it brings to the experience.
- “The game was not at all what I expected, which is fine because I still enjoyed the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is perfectly thematic, the gameplay is fun and thinky, the asymmetrical boss abilities add nice variety, and the command cards make things more interactive with your opponents.”
- “It's a bit more simple than those two in strategy, and if I'm honest, the gameplay lacks the polish of either.”
- “The style and gameplay loop don't need improvements, just the tile balance and asymmetry.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its significant bugs, which detract from the overall experience, despite some players enjoying the gameplay and online matches. While patches have been released, many users still find the game's stability lacking, making it difficult to recommend.
- “While I did enjoy playing this, especially the couple of online matches I played against friends, I can't recommend this due to its very buggy state.”
- “I like the game, and I love the board game, but this game is way too buggy.”
- “Game was buggy, yes. The game is patched, and it's like the board game?”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its faithful recreation and thematic relevance, enhancing the overall experience with lively sound effects. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the gameplay, making it engaging and interactive.
- “The music and sound effects add more life to the game.”
- “The soundtrack is perfectly thematic, the gameplay is fun and thinky, the asymmetrical boss abilities add nice variety, and the command cards make things more interactive with your opponents.”
- “This is a faithful recreation of the game, with a host of thematic animations and music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story concept is generally well-received, but players encounter significant issues that hinder their experience, such as bugs during gameplay and a confusing side quest interface. These problems detract from the overall enjoyment and clarity of the narrative, leaving players frustrated, especially in the easy mode campaign.
- “Sometimes you find bugs when loading a game or while switching screens, and it has some issues like the fact that you do not see your overall score anywhere, or the side quest screen which is a design mess and is not understandable and is not covered in the help section.”
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning visuals and exceptional pixel art, effectively translating the physical game into a captivating digital experience.
- “The visuals are amazing, the pixel art is top notch and really does bring the physical game to a digital form nicely.”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience for both multiplayer and solo modes, with users consistently praising its performance.
- “Multiplayer and solo modes are both fantastic and run smoothly.”
- “Multiplayer and solo modes are both fantastic and run smoothly.”