The Final Boss
- June 13, 2019
- CarloC
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"The Final Boss" is a video game where you play as the villain, tasked with defeating waves of heroes in your room. There are 6 bosses to choose from, each with a unique playstyle, and three different scenarios - fantasy, space, and modern. In addition to the regular modes, an endless mode is available for those seeking a greater challenge. This game pays homage to the classic games of the '80s.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is simple and easy to pick up, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for casual gamers.
- Each boss character has unique abilities and play styles, adding variety and depth to the gameplay.
- The retro vibe, pixel art, and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in just a couple of hours, leading to a lack of content.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, as the mechanics boil down to simple button mashing without much strategy involved.
- Unlocking new bosses and features requires grinding through previous levels, which can feel tedious and unengaging.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid foundation, featuring a variety of characters and moves that suggest potential for depth and longevity. However, players criticize the progression system, which requires defeating enemies to unlock basic features and lacks diverse boss mechanics, leading to a repetitive experience with minimal musical variety. Overall, while the retro aesthetic and arcade feel are appreciated, the gameplay may feel limited and grindy.
“With all of the characters, moves, and animations, you have a really great base to make a longer game with different mechanics. Great job!”
“The game has a retro vibe to it with the pixel art and music that combines perfectly with the arcade gameplay.”
“- Good gameplay”
“Gameplay boils down to getting to play a boss, being forced to unlock the most mundane features like healing, or any kind of notable abilities a boss battle might have other than a basic attack.”
“You only get the ability to buy new features if you kill enemies, so you pretty much have to start on easy and climb your way up. After you unlock everything, you have what can kind of resemble some boss mechanics from games in a bygone era.”
“You basically change backgrounds slightly; the music stays the same as there is only 1 or 2 songs in the entire game, and there are no actual boss-like mechanics to be found.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its retro vibe and how it complements the pixel art and arcade gameplay, others criticize the limited selection of only one or two repetitive tracks, which can become bothersome over time. Overall, the music may evoke nostalgia but lacks variety and can detract from the overall experience.
“The game has a retro vibe to it with the pixel art and music that combines perfectly with the arcade gameplay.”
“You basically change backgrounds slightly, the music stays the same as there is only 1 or 2 songs in the entire game, and there are no actual boss-like mechanics to be found.”
“Yes, I can turn it off, but any game that has music so bothersome that you are better off not hearing it needs to improve.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often describing it as mindless button smashing that detracts from overall engagement and enjoyment. The grinding is seen as a time-wasting element that contributes to a boring and slog-like experience.
“This game is pure mindless button smashing, with a bit of grinding sprinkled on top to keep you wasting your time.”
“This game is tedious, it's repetitive, and it's boring.”
“There is no engagement, it's just a tedious slog to the finish.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with some users noting that they are visually appealing and contribute to a sense of nostalgia, potentially enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are stunning, creating a visually immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to behold.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, bringing the game world to life in a vibrant way.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is relatively short, offering medium replay value, suggesting that while it can be enjoyed multiple times, the experience may not be significantly different with each playthrough.
“The game offers a short experience but has medium replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
“The different character paths and endings encourage multiple runs to fully explore the game.”
“The game is quite short, which limits its overall replay value.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, I found the replayability to be only medium at best.”
“After completing the game, I didn't feel motivated to play through it again.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players found the game enjoyable overall, but noted inconsistencies in stability, with certain bosses being more frustrating and buggy than others.
“The game was fun, but I definitely preferred some bosses over others, and some were a lot more frustrating and buggy to deal with.”
“I encountered numerous crashes during gameplay, which really affected my overall experience.”
“The frequent lag and glitches made it hard to enjoy the game, especially during critical moments.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be effective and entertaining, although some users feel that it is somewhat brief.
“Unfortunately, it's short, but it's funny.”
