Overboss

About

"Overboss" is a fantasy turn-based strategy game where you play as a boss, controlling monsters, building dungeons, and competing against other bosses. Each turn, players draft tiles and tokens from the market to add to their map, with different terrain types offering unique scoring opportunities. Monsters and minibosses placed on terrain tiles provide bonus points, and players can use portals to move their monsters across the map. The game features single-player, local multiplayer, and co-op modes for 2 players, with both PvP and PvE options available.

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Play Modes

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game is a faithful adaptation of the board game, featuring beautiful pixel art and engaging gameplay that appeals to fans of world-building board games.
Most bugs have been fixed post-launch, allowing for a smoother experience in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
The game offers a fun and chill atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play with friends, especially for those familiar with the original board game.

The game launched with numerous bugs and issues, particularly affecting multiplayer functionality and overall gameplay experience.
The tutorial is lacking, assuming players are already familiar with the physical game, which can be frustrating for newcomers.
Online matchmaking is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find players without external platforms, and the campaign mode can feel overly reliant on RNG.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and easy to understand, featuring a variety of modes and a retro aesthetic that enhances the experience. However, some players find it lacking in depth and polish compared to similar titles, with a slower pace and a need for better tile balance. Despite mixed feelings, the mechanics and thematic elements, such as asymmetrical abilities and interactive command cards, contribute positively to the overall fun factor.
- “The pixelated graphics and chiptune music are perfectly retro, the animations are delightful, and there's a surprising amount of gameplay thanks to the different game modes and campaign options!”
- “The mechanics are very easy to understand, the characters and music are very enjoyable.”
- “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, but there's certainly room on the digital shelf for it.”
- “Another original gameplay where you have to try to match tiles and monsters to get points and fulfill the requirements of the map, but I was expecting more from this game. It feels slow and not very deep in content, so I have mixed feelings about it.”
- “The style and gameplay loop don't need improvements, just the tile balance and asymmetry.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is widely praised for its retro chiptune style, which complements the pixelated graphics and enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the thematic soundtrack and sound effects, noting that they add vibrancy and life to the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is considered a key element that enriches the game's charm and engagement.
- “The pixelated graphics and chiptune music are perfectly retro, the animations are delightful, and there's a surprising amount of gameplay thanks to the different game modes and campaign options!”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning pixel art and retro aesthetic, effectively translating the physical game into a digital format. Players appreciate the delightful animations and the nostalgic chiptune music, which enhance the overall experience. The visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it a recommended choice for fans of world-building board games.
- “The visuals are amazing, the pixel art is top notch and really does bring the physical game to a digital form nicely.”
- “The pixelated graphics and chiptune music are perfectly retro, the animations are delightful, and there's a surprising amount of gameplay thanks to the different game modes and campaign options!”
- “Overall, this is a simple and fun game with even better artwork.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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?”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story concept is generally considered intriguing, but players are frustrated by gameplay issues that hinder their experience, such as bugs during loading and a confusing side quest interface. These problems detract from the overall narrative engagement, making it difficult for players to fully appreciate the storyline.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”