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| REVIEWS |
| TRIVERSE on UnNamedGaming.com: "Great games don't have to require the latest $400 video card to play, BOH proves that beyond a shadow of a doubt, now why are you still reading this and not already at BOH's homepage making a purchase?" · 82/100 |
| Erik Johnson on DIYgamer: "BOH may be one of the most immersive games I've played period [...] the more you're into the game the more you're going to get out of it." |
| various contributors on The Indie Game Magazine: "[...] BOH is an immersive top-down shooter worth every minute of your time."; "Old school graphics and sound, with a tense atmosphere. Certainly unique."; "It's a well crafted game that shows a level of care I wish others would shoot for."; "[...] I liked the upgradeable items and the map, and the atmosphere is surprisingly creepy for a game that runs at 320 by 200." · 9/10; 7/10; 8/10; 7/10 |
| Nick Kakolowski on BeefJack: "If you feel a sense of nostalgia when you think about a 2D, top down shooter with complex puzzle dynamics, then this is the right game for you. It will bring your childhood back in an updated way, and before long, you will find yourself sucked into the game world." · 7/10 |
| Andrew Williams on Bytten: "BOH is actually rather fun. It's different, it's a challenge and it's something you can play as and when you feel rather than worrying about saved games and character development. How can you go wrong?" · 75/100 |
| costik on Play This Thing!: "[...] the result is a tense game, the sort of edge-of-the-seat experience that shooters strive for [...] BOH is equally clearly executed with fondness, a passion for the subgenre, and a degree of creativity, and is therefore excellent of its kind." |
| Dave Seaman on CaptainD's PC Gaming Blog: "[...] it certainly offers something unique in the current gaming world. [...] the game's greatest strength is, by virtue of its game play and visual style, an extremely tense, claustrophobic atmosphere." · 7/10 |
| motorollin on Amiga.org: "BOH is really successful in making the player feel anxious about creeping around its dark mazes. [...] So, if you're looking for a spooky, atmospheric shoot'em-up [...], I highly recommend BOH." |
| Ashley King on Gamer Limit: "[...] the simplicity of gameplay, the variety of powerups and monsters, and the level of detail and thought that have gone into the game will leave you wanting more before you know it." · 7/10 |
| Asterix on GamersInfo.net: "BOH is one such game - an indie puzzle action masterpiece [...] Warning: BOH is very addictive. There is a certain "Myst meets Indiana Jones" atmosphere that is easily formed while playing BOH because the game does not reward an itchy trigger finger but a clever use of weapons and moves." |
| Antonis Iliakis on Amiga Future #79 (English/German): "Don't be fooled by the low resolution of the game. This game is very good. You will not love it at the beginning, but you will surely love it after. [...] So, I've already ordered my copy... what about you?" |
| Valentino Conti on Retrogamer.it (Italian): "[...] the work [...], technique- and gameplay-wise, verges on perfection. [...] And here exploration joins brain teasing (understanding, according to the elements on hand, which is the right choice to make) and action (the choice must be made quickly, as we're constantly surrounded): anthology of video gaming." · EXCELLENT + "CULT GAME" |
| Simone Tagliaferri on Multiplayer.it (Italian): "Well-dosed and based on an intriguing concept, BOH is a great title which captures and glues you to the screen. Absolutely play it, especially if you're into retrogaming. You won't regret it." · 5/5 |
| Vincenzo lettera on Indie Vault (Italian): "[...] you notice in amazement that the package is better than that of many other off-the-shelf games sold at 60 euro [...] with every pixel, sprite or sound effect, BOH is an incredible tribute to the old school and the Amiga era [...]" |
| Giorgio Crosali on GameSource.it (Italian): "In a world where big software houses have huge budgets available [...] every now and then little pearls are brought to life with minimal investments [...] This is the case with BOH." · 7.5/10 |
| Giochi per il Mio Computer #160 (Italian): "A tribute to retrogaming and an Italian production. BOH is ideal for lovers of pixels and old-style gameplay." · 4/5 |
| Sandro Prete on Retrogaming History (Italian): "BOH is an enthralling and well-programmed game, sporting a claustrophobic atmosphere greatly rendered by means of a clever usage of light sources. [...] a little tribute to good ol' video games." · 7/10 |
| Flavio Soldani on Idealsoft Blog (Italian): "[...] if you love old-style shoot'em-ups, here is BOH, created by Simone Bevilacqua, and I guarantee you'll feel the breath of beasts on your neck again." |
| Cesare Arietti on GAME #48 (Italian): "[...] Simone Bevilacqua, talented developer who managed to recreate the feeling of old school games [...] In short, a title that shouldn't be missing from the collection of hardcore gamers." |
| Valentino Conti on Bitplane (Italian): "[...] the graphics department, with polished bitmaps and smooth engine [...] catchy but never ordinary tunes and suitable sound effects [...] the gameplay itself, characterized by a simple but functional control system [...] and geniously-engineered dungeons." |
| Andreas Lang on Mac Gamer (German): "A mix of Gauntlet, Alien, The Chaos Engine and some other classics in gaming history is awaiting for you. If you are not deterred by old-style graphics, you should really play BOH, it's worth it!" · 7.3/10 |
| Georg Pichler on Rebell.at (German): "With the aim to throw the player directly into an oldschoolish, claustrophobic experience, the author has gone to work, and he has succeeded." |
| George Sokianos on AmigaHellas #13 (Greek): "BOH is a game inspired by Aliens [...]. It successfully reproduces its dark atmosphere and the anxiety of your exploration through the corridors." |
| COMMENTS |
| Derek Yu on TIGSource: "This is definitely a polished product all the way around, and very faithful to its old school roots." |
| 328gts on Amigans.net: "Simone I have a MAJOR complaint about BOH! Basically, it's too damn addictive! I've been playing it now for a week [...] got that tune in my head steady! I'm gonna be the big 'four o' this Feb and I feel like back when I was 15 running home to play Ultima IV...THANK YOU." |
| Eclipse on GOG.com: "BOH is one of the most niche titles i've ever had the pleasure to play. [...] It not only looks like a classic from the Amiga 500 times, it plays like a classic from that era. It's a difficult game that always ask you to come back for more, because every time you play you'll make it a little further, almost to the end of that damned dungeon." |
| allen on TIGForums: "This really is a great game. Loving every second of it so far. Very addictive as well, I've put it down after a couple of missions to take a break and it's hard not to go back and beat some more." |
| Gebrochen on Amigaworld.net: "Dude, this game is awesome. Please, please make another game." |
| triverse on The Linux Game Tome: "It is great in challenge, atmosphere, style and presentation - don't let this one pass you by." |
| killersquirel on Digital Press: "I just want to bump this topic and post how freaking awesome this game is. I'm playing it on my Mac and it runs flawlessly." |
| Nick Kakolowski on BeefJack "BOH is one game that fits well into the mold of great top down shooters that simultaneously provide nostalgia and unique gameplay. BOH is all about atmosphere and intensity." |
| yoodoo on Amiga.org: "Here's a really short review: Great packaging, Great game, Great fun. [...] For goodness' sake, buy this game!" |
| Casimir's Blake on Rock, Paper, Shotgun Forum: "Here is some proper "indie gaming". The game itself is a solid and compelling little piece of Amiga-styled retro shooting goodness with a nifty rotation "trick". But the game aside, the developer will sell you the game within a properly boxed DVD case containing the game disc and manual. This is indie publishing in its truest sense." |
| NubeCheCorre on Amiga News.it (Italian): "BOH is a nice title that has the faculty of getting the player fully involved [...] So, why are you still there? ORDER IT!!!!" |
| Hutton70 on Retrogamer.it (Italian): "Arrived saturday morning and tested thoroughly in the afternoon. What to say? Awesome." |
| Junior Leo on Juegos Libres (Spanish): "BOH is fast and exciting, it seems a mixture of a game of action, puzzle and exploration, and its retro style can have you hooked from start to finish." |
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