Boomeranger - Flash-Based Simulation

Boomeranger is a Flash animation strategy simulation created by Newgrounds.com user FlashkickGames. Additional audio for this flash-based submission was credited to Kevin MacLeod. Additional credits include: halboom as developer, Flashkick (Mike) as programmer, Guile (David) and Flashkick (Mike) for graphics, and Soundsnap for sound. This boomerang-themed submission was submitted to Newgrounds.com on February 1, 2010 and won a Daily Feature award on February 2, 2010.

Gameplay

The objective of each stage in Boomeranger is to shoot down all of the targets in that stage. To fire the boomerang, simply click with your mouse. You an aim by moving the mouse around. Also, the further the mouse is from the person holding and firing the boomerang, the harder the person will throw.

At the center of the top of the screen, you can view how many boomerangs you have available for you to throw. Each level will have a different number of boomerangs available for you to throw.

If you get stuck on a level or wish to restart, or have run out of boomerangs to throw, simply press R to restart and retry the level. You can also click on the Retry button at the top of the screen, to the right of the number of boomerangs you have left, to restart and retry the level you are currently on.

Shoot down all of the targets on the screen to advance to the next level.

At the top right hand corner of the screen, you can toggle the sound for this flash-based boomerang-based submission. At the top left hand corner of the screen, you can access the Menu. From there, you can click on Start Game to access the stage selection screen.

To the right of the Menu button at the top left hand corner of the screen, you can see a Hint button. Clicking on this Hint button will take you to a separate window and/or tab that will provide a series of hints for you to use to help you complete each stage in Boomeranger.

Here is another tip if you are having difficulty completing a certain stage. At the stage selection screen, there is an option to have unlimited number of boomerangs to help you complete a level or two, especially if the level is especially difficult. Simply check this box, which is located at the top left hand side of the screen, to unlock an infinite number of boomerangs available for you to throw.

There are a total of 25 levels for you to play and complete.

Game Review

Boomeranger is a fun little flash-based strategy boomerang simulation that can be enjoyable for a variety of gamers. With 25 different levels of increasing difficulty, Boomeranger offers a good amount of challenge with a good degree of entertainment. The graphics, however, could be improved, and maybe a little more variability between levels would help make this submission more interesting.

Boomeranger scores a 7/10 for providing a good level of entertainment.