I really can’t recommend Boomerang Fu enough. At $14.99, it packs a lot of replay value and is one of the stand-out multiplayer games on the Switch. I’d put it up there with other great indie multiplayer co-op games like the Overcooked series and Moving Out (Check out our Overcooked review). If you’re looking for a great, local multiplayer title to play with some friends/family, definitely check out Boomerang Fu.
Add in a good number of different arenas as well as a solid mix of power-ups and you have a title that’s well worth trying out at your next games night. It’s just a shame there’s no online play.
With only three modes to choose from, we wish there was a bit more meat on Boomerang Fu’s bones. The Golden Boomerang mode is a welcome change from the standard Deathmatch, but not one that’s going to keep your attention for long, and unfortunately, there’s no story mode or any semblance of plot. There are plenty of gameplay modifiers to alter how the matches play out, but ultimately, Boomerang Fu’s longevity will largely depend on how often you’re able to play local multiplayer rather than against AI bots. Still, it‘s an adorable, hilarious experience that’s great fun in short bursts.
Boomerang Fu is a simple party game that won't bring much to solo
players beyond its simple and intuitive gameplay. Local multiplayer is a
completely different matter, though, as its absolutely chaotic sessions
add a whole new layer of enjoyment for up to six players, which makes
the lack of an online multiplayer component hard to understand. Those
who can summon up to five other players and are looking for quick but
intense experiences will find something worthy in Boomerang Fu.
Single player? You'll probably get bored pretty fast. But for multiplayer? Boomerang Fu is *the* local-only multiplayer party game that's replaced anything else anyone wants to play at my house. Towerfall? Mario Party? Mario Kart? Super Smash Bros? Sweet new VR experience? Nope, everyone just wants to fire up Boomerang Fu and go crazy. I'd be upset if I wasn't enjoying playing Boomerang Fu so much.
This will go down, at least in my household, as a local multiplayer titan up there with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.
My only regret in buying it, is that I’ve unleashed an addiction on my housemates who are constantly asking if we can play on weekends. The mechanics nail that ‘just one more game’ feeling, the characters and design is adorable, getting into games is instant. It’s an absolute steal for the price.
SummarySlice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.