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- Blowfish Studios
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- Blowfish Studios
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- Blowfish Studios
- E10+
- Blowfish Studios
Storm Boy
Released On: Nov 20, 2018
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5.3
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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14% Positive
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29% Mixed
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57% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
48
14% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
57% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
Colin Thiele’s Storm Boy on the Nintendo Switch is a refreshing take on a classic tale, backed by high production values and a keen eye for beauty. Its brief runtime and interactivity could make it a great resource in the classroom as a companion to a study of the book, while parents are also recommended to pick this one up to play alongside their children.
A relaxing story with beautiful moments and good touch controls, but that doesn't include motion controls and doesn't risk in the way of adapting a book to a video game.
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Based on 4 User Ratings
5.3
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User Score
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Based on 4 User Ratings
5.3
25% Positive
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Storm Boy is a compelling emotional tale that has a phenomenal soundtrack that will get even the stoniest-hearted player tearing up. It’s gorgeously presented and is a wonderful piece of interactive art, but its length severely diminishes its value. If you rush through, you can finish the game within ten minutes. However, writing it off entirely would be doing a disservice to its brilliant atmosphere and immersive plot. If you’re a fan of story-driven experiences and gorgeous soundtracks, then you may wish to check it out.
Storm Boy: The Game is an interesting take on interactive storytelling, and young children or fans of the book may find enjoyment here, but its short length and lack of any real gameplay make it one worth passing on for the average Switch Player.
I can't imagine anyone playing Storm Boy and getting more enjoyment from it than they can from reading the book or watching one of its theatrical adaptations. That being said, it's still a charming and delightful game, that's for sure.
I finished in roughly an hour and was shocked that it finished. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with short games, but brief experiences still need to deliver some substance — and sadly, Storm Boy doesn’t deliver.
Storm Boy is very difficult to recommend. There are some nice (but very limited) visuals and music, but there is also very little content combined with minigames that serve no purpose, to the point of feeling incomplete. The selling price isn’t high, but it’s cheaper to pick up the original novel for the Kindle, and you’ll own a classic book too.
Summary Based on Colin Thiele's 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boy takes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr. Percival. Experience an interactive retelling of th...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 20, 2018
Developer:
- Blowfish Studios
Publisher: Blowfish Studios
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