RAM BOE

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RAM BOE is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Point Five Team and was released on April 4, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Ram Boe is an indie/casual/puzzle game inspired by the classic Sokoban, where you control a fluffy ram called Boe in his quest to the evil Jotun Thrym and free all of his victim's souls.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a cute and engaging puzzle experience with nice animations and music, making it enjoyable for casual players.
It has a retro feel and classic gameplay that can evoke nostalgia for older gamers.
The game provides a sense of joy and hope, as it helped one player find motivation and happiness during a difficult time in their life.

The game suffers from poor controls and slow animations, which can lead to frustration and hinder gameplay.
There is a restrictive timer that detracts from the puzzle-solving experience, making it less enjoyable for players who prefer a more relaxed approach.
The game is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, lacking the quality and features expected from a modern PC game.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing quality and complementing the cute animations and graphics. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted soundtracks that enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's charming atmosphere. Overall, the music is seen as a significant positive aspect, adding depth to the gameplay.
- “Cute puzzle game with nice animations and music.”
- “The music and graphics are well done, and Ram Boe himself is super cute!”
- “This time, we have 3D, nice music and graphics, and ingenious level designs.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Ram Boe are described as cartoony and low poly, with a charming aesthetic that features a cute sheep character. While the visuals are generally well-received, the game is criticized for being a mobile app poorly adapted for PC, leading some to view it as a cash grab despite its appealing design and sound. Overall, the graphics are considered nice but simplistic, fitting for a basic puzzle game.
- “The music and graphics are well done, and Ram Boe himself is super cute!”
- “A very basic puzzle game with nice graphics and sound.”
- “This time, we have 3D, nice music and graphics, and ingenious level designs.”
- “Ram Boe is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The mobile app is, even as the developers admit themselves, a ripoff of Sokoban, but with some cartoony low poly graphics and instead of a pixel dude, it's a sheep that pushes the boxes.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic retro feel and classic mechanics, though it has faced criticism for issues on Linux and the removal of the mouse, which has made keyboard-only controls cumbersome. Users note that the experience may vary significantly between Windows and Linux platforms.
- “It has a sweet retro feel to it too; classic gameplay at heart.”
- “I have experienced problems with Unity games on Linux before; Windows gameplay may be different.”
- “Timer was removed (+) but the mouse was also removed (-), which makes gameplay totally reliant on the keyboard a pain!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Ram Boe" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by developers, who have ported a mobile app to Steam without significant enhancements, leading to perceptions of it being a low-effort, derivative product. Users feel that the game exploits its audience rather than offering genuine value.
- “Ram Boe is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The mobile app is, even as the developers admit themselves, a ripoff of Sokoban, but with some cartoony low poly graphics and instead of a pixel dude, it's a sheep that pushes the boxes.”