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!
Players describe the protagonist's movement and platforming as "smooth", "satisfying", and "very tight". Kei can dash in all directions with ease, allowing for quick and precise navigation through the levels.
Players highlight how the different transformations, including powers like lightning, fire, ice, air, and earth, integrate effectively with the level design. Switching between these forms is often required to progress, and chaining together combos using the varied attacks and abilities feels "satisfying" and "addictive".
Reviewers frequently note the game's emphasis on high-speed, momentum-based gameplay. Kei's dashing abilities allow players to zip through the levels with a real sense of speed and fluidity. Maintaining that momentum through enemy encounters and platforming challenges is central to the experience, drawing frequent comparisons to the classic Mega Man X games.
Players report enjoying the challenge of mastering each ability and figuring out the best ways to utilize them across the diverse level layouts. The ability to replay levels and hunt for collectibles and secrets also adds to the game's replayability.
While the core gameplay offers a challenging but fair experience, the game includes accessibility options to adjust the difficulty. Reviewers appreciate this, noting that the "Retro" difficulty mode in particular provides a rewarding, old-school level of challenge for skilled players, while the "Story" mode makes the game more approachable for newcomers.