When comparing The Boy with Bombs vs Devil's Attorney, the Slant community recommends Devil's Attorney for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Devil's Attorney is ranked 13th while The Boy with Bombs is ranked 105th. The most important reason people chose Devil's Attorney is:
Both the comedic writing and delivery are top notch. Not only that, the gameplay elements reinforce the absurdity of the presentation - "Credibility" instead of HP, moves like Swagger or Epic Speech and "pimping" your apartment for stat boosts.
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Pros
Pro Great for quick gaming sessions
The Boy With Bombs is a great game to play when looking for a quick burst of gaming. A single session does not last more than a couple of minutes.
Pro Old School SNES character design
The character design is very reminiscent of games from the SNES such as Secret of Mana.
Pro Polished writing with a great sense of humor that should amuse just about anyone
Both the comedic writing and delivery are top notch. Not only that, the gameplay elements reinforce the absurdity of the presentation - "Credibility" instead of HP, moves like Swagger or Epic Speech and "pimping" your apartment for stat boosts.
Pro Unique turn-based gameplay that offers a rarely seen look into an imaginary world of lawyers
You take turns choosing from a select set of skills, such as Mesmerize, Ego boost, Tamper with Evidence, etc to get rid of witnesses, evidence, and prosecutors. This makes for a unique twist on turn-based gameplay, setting the skills in the lawyer world of showmanship.
Cons
Con Bomb upgrade system confusing
The upgrade system for bombs can be confusing as there is nothing in game that explains it.
Con Short game
Devil's Attorney is a pretty short game as it can be beaten in 4 hours or less, making for a game that may not last more than one playthrough.