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Boost Beast
Released On: Jul 20, 2017
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
48
5.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
48
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
75% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
48
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
75% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Boost Beast is a wholly serviceable match-three game with a cute theme, fun mechanics, and plenty of content to keep you entertained. It has a few notable balance issues — including an overemphasis on luck and some puzzling vestiges of its free-to-play origins — but it’s still a good time for fans of the genre, and a worthwhile addition to the Switch’s growing puzzle library.
Boost Beast is an underwhelming take on the established match three formula. The few attempts Arzest make to set it apart backfire, making much of the game dependent on luck. You either lack the correct colors to defeat the zombies or you score ridiculously big boosts with very little effort, making even victory unsatisfying. Unless you absolutely must have your match three fix on the Switch, there are better puzzle games out there.
Match-3 games are dime a dozen, so it’s hard for any of them to really stand out. Boost Beast is another example of that. It’s adorable and cute, but with well over 200 levels, the grind becomes real and tiring with three quarters of the game still to go.
Looking over the complete package there aren’t many notable features that make Boost Beast compelling, even for casual puzzle fans who are dying for a traditional match-3 to play on their Switch. The truth is, even if the game looks appealing to you in some form, if you have a smartphone of an average size you’re far better off getting the game in that space. It’s important for the Switch to have a diverse lineup that includes something for everyone. Unfortunately in the case of Boost Beast, even lacking an alternative for a simple and traditional match-3 experience, I have a hard time recommending it to anyone.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
5.5
38% Positive
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38% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
5.5
38% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
25% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
38% Negative
3 Ratings
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Summary BOOST BEAST is a defense puzzle game where players defeat the invading horde of zombies by clearing blocks and summoning animals. A sudden virus outbreak has infected the entire human race and turned everyone into zombies... Only a small group of animals survived the outbreak. In order to restore peace in the world, Alec, the king of the...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Jul 20, 2017
Developer:
- Arzest
Publisher: Arc System Works
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