Boomerang X

"Intense, fast-paced, and insanely fun. Like old-school DOOM game on steroids."

"Boomerang X is certainly a unique game. Fans of FPS and arena shooters looking for something different are sure to feel right at home, and the title&s;s arcade feel makes it a good choice for unpretentious fun times. The gameplay …"

"From the moment that Boomerang X&s;s demo hit Steam, it was possible that DANG! and Devlover had a hit brewing, and the full experience delivers on that promise. No occasional difficulty spikes can get in the way of this exciting …"

"Fantastic gameplay paired with a game structure that resembles a tech demo makes Boomerang X worthwhile, even if it doesn&s;t live up to its potential."

"But these are minor inconveniences. Boomerang X is a short but sweet indie gem. Its frantic nature has you holding your breath as a deadly laser misses you by inches while you throw your boomerang at an arena&s;s last combatant. …"

"Boomerang X offers a specific, thrilling power fantasy of speed as players use a magical boomerang to zip around increasingly complex combat puzzles that offer little to no excess in a colorful, stylized world."

"Wondering what if, instead of a boomerang returning to the thrower, the user returns to the weapon? That&s;s the question Boomerang X answers. Sprinkling some very useful abilities into the mix, developers DANG! created one of the best superhero experiences …"

"The biggest potential issue with the game is that it offers too much freedom and too little structure. It might drive players away if they feel that their progress is too gated. But I love the feeling of freedom that …"

"Boomerang X is a frantic and challenging arena shooter made to satisfy the needs of those interested in speedrunning the game or unlocking every single one of its achievements."

"Boomerang X is a fresh take on the arena shooter. Focusing on one weapon, the range in abilities and the ceiling for skill make frenetic combat exciting in just about every instance. The game is rather short, but that works …"

"This review is already one of my longer ones but I can&s;t help rambling about this game and how annoying it is to see such a wasted opportunity."

"Sometimes, a simple and great concept it&s;s what makes a game, even if it&s;s not the most original one. Focusing on the throw of a boomerang, Boomerang X delivers an experience full of personality, challenges and fu."

"Boomerang X is a textbook example of short and sweet. It&s;s a bite-sized experience that rewards persistence with a vague, mysterious narrative, dynamic combat, challenging enemies, and so much satisfaction when you squeeze out a victory in the last wave. …"

"Above all, I like the way that Boomerang X sprinkles in combat abilities and just-fussy-enough enemy types. It’s all layered on without needlessly complicating the whole thing. This game starts fun, and it ends fun. There’s no time for your …"

"Boomerang X isn&s;t the lengthiest venture and for a game whose attraction lies solely in its gameplay, so one&s;s enjoyment will naturally come down to how embedded in its mechanics you end up becoming."

"Boomerang X is the latest release from Devolver Digital. In this first-person shooter, the player wields a boomerang and fights hordes of dark beings. This title focuses on movement and encourages the player to gracefully soar through the air while …"

"With indie titles I’m always tickled when I encounter something just a bit different that feels fresh and challenging, and for me Boomerang X (though perhaps a bit on the short side overall) fits nicely into that groove..."

"This game is clearly built with repeated plays and speed running in mind. In fact, the game comes with an individual arena and overall speed run timer built in. Each wave of each battle starts in the same way (enemies …"

"The reduced framerate on the Switch version of Boomerang X might be a bit of a downer, since the game feels perfect on a handheld, but I still had a great time with it. It’s fast-paced, arcadey, stylish as all …"

"With a sublime execution, Boomerang X wastes no time in getting you into the action. While chaotic in nature, it settles you in a flow state that a lot of first-person action games struggle to. To me, it was like …"

"Boomerang X is one stellar indie that pushes the envelope for fun speed-running games. While it&s;s on the shorter side and can be beaten in a single sitting, its pick-up and play nature along with an entertaining gameplay loop made …"

"Although with a different and less fiercely hardcore disposition, Boomerang X reminded me with ill-concealed enthusiasm of that independent gem that responds to the name of Devil Daggers."

"Boomerang X is like a puzzle game that must be played on the go, shooting a weapon that will return to you and evading enemies and thorns along the way. The campaign is short, but the feeling that there could …"

"To dismiss Boomerang X as little more than a tech demo would be unfair, but it is also hard to ignore that the game skimps on a lot of elements that would give it depth and replayability or really make …"

"Boomerang X is the 2AM food truck run of arena shooters. You&s;re in and out before you know it, but holy shit is it amazing. The boomerang abilities that form the core of the gameplay are unique and insanely addicting, …"

"Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement. It&s;s light, breezy, action-packed, and it doesn&s;t hold back from beginning to end. Fans of classic shooters will settle in nicely here, but there&s;s a certain quality to its controlled chaos that I think …"

"Boomerang X features instantly gratifying gameplay that will get its hooks into you immediately. Its arena-based combat encourages you to keep moving and flying through the air in order to avoid death, with your boomerang acting as a kind of …"

"Boomerang X is truly a spiral of interlocking gameplay loops stacked on top of each other. After a slow start, Boomerang X whips up an absolute whirlwind of bullet-time style combat that can be an absolute sight to behold. So …"

"Boomerang X is wonderfully executed and offers a great ramp up with each successive level, it’s a shame then that it’s over all too soon. New Game + acts like a totally optional but rewarding victory lap, adding another layer …"

"Even with a short campaign, the solid soundtrack, screen popping visuals and buttery smooth gameplay result in a fantastic experience. Like your first-ever Monster energy drink, Boomerang X will leave your heart pounding, your digits twitching and a longing for …"

"Exciting combat, fantastic art direction, and interesting environments only make me wish Boomerang X were twice as long."

"Boomerang X is a stylish, fun and arcadey arena shooter that oozes originality and charm."

"Boomerang X is a polished and exciting action platformer with throwing stars and excitement, but not much else."

"Dashing and energetic but still a bit ludicrous action that can offer a fine fun-filled acrobatic spree."