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Berserk Boy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fast and fluid movement and combat
    • Engaging multiple form mechanics
    • Vibrant pixel art and animation
    • Excellent soundtrack by tee lopes
    • Solid level design with secrets and collectibles

    Cons

    • Some repetitive level and enemy design
    • Tedious backtracking for collectibles
    • Uneven balance of different forms
    • Some voice acting and presentation issues
    • Lack of map and quality of life features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can freely switch between multiple berserk forms with unique abilities, allowing personal choice in combat and traversal."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game requires skillful platforming, fast-paced combat, and mastery of multiple forms; some difficulty spikes noted."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no mention of ranked or PvP modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report replaying for collectibles, EX stages, and speedrunning potential, though some find backtracking tedious."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively use different berserk forms and abilities to navigate levels and combat enemies."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and balanced."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy fast-paced action and immersive retro-style world as a form of stress relief and fun."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and nostalgia for Mega Man style games."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages trying different forms and abilities to overcome obstacles and enemies."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Levels contain hidden collectibles and secret areas requiring backtracking and exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players customize playstyle via form switching and upgrades, though no cosmetic customization noted."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features imaginative fiction with elemental powers, talking birds, and a sci-fi narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills mastering movement, combat, and form switching; upgrades enhance abilities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; fast-paced gameplay demands concentration."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationships; single-player experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual gameplay only."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players collect currency, unlock upgrades, and gain new abilities through boss fights."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players experience flow and catharsis in fast-paced gameplay, though some tension from difficulty spikes."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vibrant pixel art, dynamic animations, and an acclaimed energetic soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or leaderboards; achievements are personal and not highly visible."

    • Story
      1

      "Story is present but considered cliché and not deeply engaging; serves mostly as backdrop."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Players must plan form usage and combat tactics, though some level design is linear and repetitive."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced action and boss fights provide excitement and moments of tension and relief."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value with engaging gameplay, replayability, and content for price."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves attacking enemies with various powers and dashing into foes, emphasizing destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources like energy meters to progress through challenging levels."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026