World Boss

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World Boss is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by PlaySide and was released on June 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A new FPS from Fresh and LazarBeam. Take on 15 other players in fast-paced arena combat. Level up to unlock upgradeable weapons and perks. Customise your Gladiator with unique builds for every playstyle. Delete your enemies. Climb the leaderboard. Take on the world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,319 reviews

gameplay59 positive mentions

optimization29 negative mentions

The graphics are amazing and the art style is vibrant and fun.
The gameplay is fast-paced and can be incredibly fun, especially when playing with friends.
The game has a unique leveling and perk system that adds variety to each match.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including frequent crashes and lag.
There is a lack of balance in gameplay, with certain weapons and perks being overpowered.
The matchmaking system often places new players against much higher-level opponents, making it frustrating to progress.

gameplay
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
48%
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The gameplay of "World Boss" has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fast-paced mechanics and fun shooting experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many users noted issues with balance, bugs, and optimization, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for new players. Overall, while the game has potential with its unique mechanics and art style, it suffers from a lack of variety and polish, making it feel like a derivative title rather than a fresh addition to the genre.
- “Unique game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is very satisfying; it can give you that high-energy power trip.”
- “The fusion of a rogue-lite multiplayer FPS with these world boss objectives makes for a fast-paced and very enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- “Balance is all over the place, progression feels half-baked, and the gameplay loop gets stale fast.”
- “This feels uninspired, purposeless, and really just like a waste of time to play; it feels like an asset flip with custom mechanics that takes way too long to finish a match.”
- “The gameplay is lackluster; there are like 7 weapons and prestiging does nothing for you.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and decent performance on lower-end hardware, while others criticize the low-quality, cartoonish visuals reminiscent of mobile games. Many users express frustration over optimization issues, leading to poor frame rates even on low settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics appeal to some, they are seen as a significant drawback by others, highlighting a need for improvement.
- “The graphics are amazingly charming, all of the weapons are balanced and the shotgun isn't just a fancy confetti cannon, which I love.”
- “Very good fast-paced fun game, graphics look really nice and overall just such a fun game.”
- “The art style is definitely inspired by Fortnite though, there's no denying that one lol.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
- “The graphics are awful.”
- “My main problem is how poorly optimized the game is; I can run Warframe on low graphics at 60fps with a gaming laptop and have it look better than this game, whereas here, even on low graphics without V-Sync, it is still unpredictable if it will run well or turn into a slideshow.”
optimization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users noted minor improvements in recent updates, the general consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized and unplayable for many, detracting significantly from the overall experience. A few players did mention decent performance on their setups, but these instances are exceptions rather than the rule.
- “The graphics look nice while not being too intensive on performance, allowing for a good looking game at a high framerate on most machines.”
- “This is refreshing compared to some other PvP games where they prioritize one too much over the other, either leaning towards making the game look good at the cost of performance, or making it run at thousands of fps on any machine, but look absolutely awful.”
- “Highly recommend a play; also, the performance and loading bugs have been fixed for the most part, so it should be even better to play now.”
- “The performance is so bad even Fortnite has better performance.”
- “This game had promise, just the lack of updates and optimization really hurt it.”
- “Unplayable, unoptimized garbage that feels like it was made by an intern.”
stability
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as freezing and lagging, making it frustrating for players. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems, many express that the frequent disconnections and crashes significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a buggy mess, particularly in its early access phase, leading to a mixed reception regarding its stability.
- “It's very fun; the game runs great, looks great, and is fairly balanced.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal crashes and smooth performance.”
- “I appreciate how well the game maintains its frame rate, even during intense moments.”
- “On launch it was good and fun but now it's so buggy fighting only AI, no real players, lack of updates, less than 10 players now.”
- “The game worked perfectly the first couple of days but now I just disconnect every few minutes and the game is very buggy.”
- “The crashes, I get disconnected from games literally every time I play. If I don't stop early, it's guaranteed to disconnect, and as soon as I make legitimate progress, my game freezes and I'm back to the ready screen. This is the biggest issue and is making the game borderline unplayable.”
monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
26%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many reviewers labeling it a cash grab filled with excessive microtransactions reminiscent of mobile games. While some appreciate the potential for cosmetic-only purchases, concerns persist about the prioritization of monetization over gameplay quality and depth, leading to a perception of the game as a poorly optimized, repetitive experience. Overall, the focus on microtransactions has overshadowed the game's development, raising doubts about its long-term viability and player satisfaction.
- “7.5/10 has amazing potential; a good leveling system and a unique non-stop free-for-all style fight mode is a favorite of mine. For an early access game, this is going to be crazy good if they add more guns and content instead of making fancier skins. I understand games need monetization to put back into the game; I think that this is one of the better free-to-play games out there. Great job, Lazarbeam, Fresh, and Playside.”
- “So far, the microtransactions are cosmetic only, and thankfully don't have any effect on gameplay, so I'm happy.”
- “The focus on microtransactions that was noted by other reviewers is also questionable; however, I'm willing to chalk that up to a new-ish studio having a lack of funding.”
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “Good to know that despite the terrible condition this game is in, they prioritized adding microtransactions over playability.”
- “Awful audio, weapons lack impact, and the monetization looks to make this simply a cash grab with no depth.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
54%
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The reviews indicate a significant lack of storytelling in the game, with multiple users noting that there is "no story" and expressing disappointment over the absence of missions and narrative elements. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, they feel that the lack of a structured story or meaningful progression detracts from the overall experience.
- “I know there are quests in the game, but I would like to see actual achievements, not just side quests.”
- “Whether or not it will be reached... that's a different story.”
- “A solid 8/10, wish it was more realistic and had missions but that's okay!”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “It's graphics are decent, but no story, no grind, not even an ending to every game.”
- “The match never ends, and when you exit to the main menu after getting 50+ kills, you realize that you haven't done any missions or progressed anywhere.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
72%
Players consistently express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a "second life" to progress. Many reviews highlight issues such as bugs, poor optimization, and unbalanced gameplay, where higher-level players can easily dominate lower-level ones, making the grind feel unrewarding. While some find the game entertaining, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the grinding mechanics and the lack of engaging content.
- “Bugs in the game making you invincible and joining servers where the world boss has over 200 kills farming bots and realizing that the microtransactions are working perfectly fine, it was all going downhill.”
- “Worst possible game out there, all grinding in this game to get to the world boss. I have the revolver and it sucks. I don't understand why my crosshair is on people and I can't hit them. My bullets are traveling to Mars, like what the actual hell is wrong with the people that created this game? Do you not understand how games work? The bullets go to the crosshair, not to Mars. I swear down if this isn't fixed, you will win the worst video game award. I would rather play Barbie doll dress-up than this game. Holy hell, and the mechs in this game are terrible. I waited a whole 30 minutes to be world boss and I die because of bloom. I hate this game and do not recommend it at all. If you want to have a bad time and experience bloom as wide as a zebra's backside, I think I could fit my whole family in the bloom of that revolver. This game should win the worst game award because it is beyond bad.”
- “Game has too few players to figure out whether it'd be fun against real players rather than XP farming bots, and is unlikely to come back. With 44 hours, I unlocked $100 worth of currency, but one can dream!”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both fun and silly, often highlighting the comedic elements brought by its creators, who are popular YouTubers. While the game is entertaining and offers a lighthearted experience, some players express frustration with gameplay issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to the game's unique charm despite some balance concerns.
- “Great built by two hilarious YouTubers.”
- “I have played hundreds of shooters in my life and I find World Boss a wonderful breath of fresh air that doesn’t try to be another Call of Duty, knows what it wants to be, and achieves it with a glorious smile and sense of humor.”
- “Funny gun game that can go on forever but has an end.”
- “The game has a great concept and it's a nice FPS, but it's impossible to actually get kills when you get two-shot by five players who seem to have infinite ammo and 9000 HP. The unbalanced gameplay is so extreme that it's not funny.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the background tunes while others criticize its repetitiveness and abrupt cut-offs, particularly in the main menu and during gameplay. While certain hidden tracks and sound effects are appreciated, overall, the music is seen as a weak point, detracting from the gaming experience for some users.
- “I love listening to music while playing.”
- “I like the hidden music and sound effects that are only at specific buildings.”
- “The base gunplay, music, sound, and physics are good and feel as they should for a title like this.”
- “The music just stops after 10 seconds or so in the main menu, in certain areas of the map you just freeze midair and I have gained a lot of kills by people just freezing mid-fight. This has also happened to me and it honestly makes me want to stop playing the game.”
- “The music cuts out after a minute.”
- “Music sucks, I'm sorry, but it's true.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, with some feeling a sense of achievement and empowerment when reaching high ranks, while others experience frustration and disappointment due to unexpected setbacks. The emotional highs and lows contribute significantly to the overall gaming experience, leading to both recommendations and strong aversions.
- “Made me feel like a boss; I would recommend.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to the ability to experiment with various strategies and loadouts, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “This adds to the replayability of the game, as players can experiment with different strategies and loadouts.”