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 features six unique bosses, each with their own abilities and play styles, making for a diverse and engaging experience.
- It's a fun, simple game that can be completed in a few hours, making it a good choice for casual gaming sessions.
- The retro graphics and music create a nostalgic atmosphere that many players find enjoyable.
- The game is quite short and can be completed in under three hours, leading to a lack of content for the price.
- Gameplay can become repetitive, with limited mechanics and strategies, resulting in a mindless button-mashing experience.
- Unlocking characters and features requires grinding through levels, which can feel tedious and unfulfilling.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a retro arcade style with pixel art and limited music, providing a nostalgic feel. Players must unlock basic features and abilities through combat, which can lead to a repetitive experience as they progress from easy to harder difficulties. While the game has a solid foundation with diverse characters and animations, it lacks depth in boss mechanics and variety, making it feel somewhat simplistic.
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its retro vibe and nostalgic feel that complements the pixel art and arcade gameplay. However, many criticize the limited variety, noting that only one or two songs play throughout the game, which can become bothersome and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the music may evoke nostalgia, its repetitiveness and lack of depth are significant drawbacks.
“The game has a retro vibe to it with the pixel art and music that combines perfectly with the arcade gameplay.”
“But hey, the music and the graphics are pretty good, so that might trick you into thinking you're having fun because... nostalgia, I guess.”
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, describing it as mindless button smashing that lacks engagement and turns the experience into a boring slog. Overall, the grinding is seen as a frustrating addition that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, contributing to a nostalgic experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. However, some players suggest that the visuals may create an illusion of fun, masking deeper gameplay issues.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is considered short in length, offering medium replay value, suggesting that while it can be enjoyed multiple times, it may not provide extensive new experiences with each playthrough.
“The game is short but offers medium replay value.”
“The game is short but offers medium replay value.”
“The game is quite short, which limits its overall replay value.”
“While the game has some enjoyable moments, its short length makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“The limited content means that once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with players noting that certain bosses are more frustrating and buggy than others, impacting the overall enjoyment.
“The game was fun, but I definitely preferred some bosses over others, and some were a lot more frustrating and buggy to use.”
- humor2 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 limited due to the game's short length.
“Unfortunately, it's short, but it's funny.”
