Software:Boomerang Fu

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Short description: 2020 video game
Boomerang Fu
Boomerang Fu cover art full.jpg
Developer(s)Cranky Watermelon
Publisher(s)Cranky Watermelon
Designer(s)Paul Kopetko
Artist(s)Julian Wilton
Composer(s)Paul Kopetko
Platform(s)Windows
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Release
  • Windows, Switch, Xbox One
  • August 13, 2020
  • PS4, PS5
  • January 13, 2022
Genre(s)Fighting, party
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Boomerang Fu is a fighting game developed and published by Cranky Watermelon. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on August 13, 2020. The game released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 13, 2022. In the game, players control anthropomorphic food-based characters armed with boomerangs and various superpowers. Boomerang Fu received generally favorable reviews.

Gameplay

Avocado uses the Disguise power-up to disguise itself as a pot. When Watermelon walks near the pot, Avocado kills them with a boomerang.

In Boomerang Fu, players control food-themed characters armed with boomerangs. Players can either throw the boomerangs or use them as melee weapons.[1] Thrown boomerangs will fall to the floor if it hits an object. Dropped boomerangs can be recalled by the player.[2] Each character can only be hit once.[1] The game has over 30 different arenas.[3] To earn a point, the player or players have to be the last one standing.[4] It can be played in single-player against AI-controlled opponents.[2] The game also supports local multiplayer, allowing up to six players per match.[5][2] Power-ups can be picked up during matches, and provide permanent upgrades for as long as the match lasts.[2]

Development and release

Boomerang Fu was one of 13 ID@Xbox games announced for the Xbox One.[6][7] It was also one of the 30 games featured at Microsoft's booth at the 2019 Game Developers Conference.[8][9] The game's release date was announced on July 9, 2020.[10][3] On August 13, the game was released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.[3][11] The game later released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 13, 2022.[12]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic78/100[lower-alpha 1][13]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Gamezebo4/5 stars[1]
Nintendo Life7/10 stars[2]

Boomerang Fu received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[13]

Ollie Reynolds from Nintendo Life rated the game 7/10 stars, praising the premise, gameplay, and power-ups. However, Reynolds criticized the lack of online multiplayer and the few game modes.[2]

Maria Alexander from Gamezebo rated the game 4/5 stars, calling the game's presentation "adorable". However, Alexander was disappointed by the lack of online multiplayer.[1]

Awards and nominations

Boomerang Fu received the award for Best Gameplay at the 2020 Australian Game Developer Awards.[14][15] The game was also nominated for Best Sound and Game of the Year, but lost to Audioplay: Alien Strike and Moving Out, respectively.[16] It also received a nomination for Best Sound for Interactive Media at the 2020 Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards.[17]

Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 Australian Game Developer Awards Best Gameplay Won [18]
Best Sound Nominated [19]
Game of the Year Nominated
Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards Best Sound for Interactive Media Nominated [17]

References

Notes
  1. ↑ Score based on 5 reviews.
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Alexander, Maria (10 October 2021). "Switch Review Round-Up - Boomerang-Fu, Exodemon, Nongünz, and more". https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/switch-review-round-up-boomerang-fu-exodemon-nongunz-and-more/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Reynolds, Ollie (31 August 2020). "Mini Review: Boomerang Fu - Light-Hearted Chaos That's Great With Friends". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/boomerang_fu. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Romano, Sal (9 July 2020). "'Frantic boomerang brawler' Boomerang Fu for Xbox One, Switch, and PC launches August 13". https://www.gematsu.com/2020/07/frantic-boomerang-brawler-boomerang-fu-for-xbox-one-switch-and-pc-launches-august-13. 
  4. ↑ Pocket Gamer staff (22 February 2022). "Top 25 best Switch multiplayer games" (in en). https://www.pocketgamer.com/switch/best-multiplayer-games/?page=13. 
  5. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (13 August 2020). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Collar X Malice -Unlimited-' Review, 'Faeria' and Today's Other New Releases, Plus the Latest Sales – TouchArcade". https://toucharcade.com/2020/08/13/switcharcade-round-up-collar-x-malice-unlimited-review-faeria-and-todays-other-new-releases-plus-the-latest-sales/. 
  6. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (11 March 2019). "Xbox Announces 13 New Games Ahead of GDC 2019" (in en). https://bleedingcool.com/games/xbox-announces-13-new-games-ahead-of-gdc-2019/. 
  7. ↑ Leonard, Matt (11 March 2019). "13 new ID@Xbox games announced, along with some ports". https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/508291-id-xbox-games-announced-gdc-2019. 
  8. ↑ Fogel, Stefanie (11 March 2019). "Microsoft to Showcase 30 Games at GDC 2019". https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/microsoft-gdc-2019-indies-1203160012/. 
  9. ↑ Sinha, Ravi (12 March 2019). "CrossCode, Afterparty, and More Confirmed for Xbox One at GDC 2019". https://gamingbolt.com/crosscode-afterparty-and-more-confirmed-for-xbox-one-at-gdc-2019. 
  10. ↑ "Boomerang Fu - Release Date Trailer - IGN" (in en). 9 July 2020. https://www.ign.com/videos/boomerang-fu-release-date-trailer. 
  11. ↑ Craddock, Ryan (13 August 2020). "Cute Multiplayer Madness Awaits In Boomerang Fu, Out On Switch Today". https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/08/cute_multiplayer_madness_awaits_in_boomerang_fu_out_on_switch_today. 
  12. ↑ Whritenour, Jacob (13 January 2022). "Boomerang Fu Available Now for PS4, PS5 - Hardcore Gamer". https://hardcoregamer.com/videos/boomerang-fu-available-now-for-ps4-ps5/417222/. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Boomerang Fu for Switch Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/boomerang-fu/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  14. ↑ Handrahan, Matthew (8 October 2020). "League of Geeks named Studio of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards" (in en). https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-08-league-of-geeks-named-studio-of-the-year-at-australian-game-developer-awards. 
  15. ↑ O'Connor, James (7 October 2020). "Australian Game Developer Awards 2020 Winners Announced--Moving Out Takes Top Prize". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/australian-game-developer-awards-2020-winners-announced-moving-out-takes-top-prize/1100-6483003/. 
  16. ↑ Walker, Alex (7 October 2020). "Here Are The Winners Of The 2020 Australian Game Developer Awards" (in en-AU). https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/10/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2020-australian-game-developer-awards/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "ASSG AWARDS 2020 – Non-Feature Nominations". 21 October 2020. https://assg.org.au/2020_non_feature_nominations/. 
  18. ↑ "WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2020 AUSTRALIAN GAME DEVELOPER AWARDS". 7 October 2020. https://gcap.com.au/winners-announced-for-the-2020-australian-game-developer-awards/. 
  19. ↑ "IGEA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN GAME DEVELOPER AWARDS". 20 September 2020. https://gcap.com.au/igea-announces-finalists-for-the-australian-game-developer-awards/. 

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