The Final Boss (2019)

Developer: CarloC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast-paced, arcade-style game where you control the villain and fend off heroes in pixelated, retro-inspired battles.

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What players say

Players mostly enjoy the premise of being the boss, but agree the game is very short and repetitive, often beating everything in about two hours. Many say it is not worth the full price and recommend waiting for a sale, though some find it an addictive time killer. There is disagreement on depth: some praise the diverse bosses and upgrade system, while others call it pure button mashing.

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