AchBall

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AchBall is a single player action game. It was developed by Achpile and was released on November 17, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"AchBall is a casual goal-scoring game where you earn points for ball bounces, with 80 levels across four sets offering unique challenges like moving platforms and fragile blocks. Relaxing soundtracks and precisely tuned mechanics accompany the gameplay, complete with leaderboards, achievements, and gamepad support. Strive for high scores and compete with friends or global players."

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

AchBall offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience that is easy to pick up and provides satisfying mechanics for bouncing the ball and achieving high scores.
The game features a colorful aesthetic and calming soundtrack, making it a pleasant choice for short play sessions.
With achievements and leaderboards, AchBall encourages replayability and competition among players, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

The gameplay can become repetitive due to a lack of diverse levels and mechanics, which may lead to diminished interest over time.
Graphics and animations are considered primitive, and the game suffers from technical issues such as fixed resolution and uncustomizable controls.
Some players have reported glitches and a lack of depth in gameplay, making it feel more like a mobile app than a fully developed PC game.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally satisfying and easy to grasp, offering a mix of fun mechanics and addictive elements, though it can become repetitive across its 80 levels. While some players appreciate the tight controls and competitive leaderboards, others find the experience more annoying than challenging, with opportunities to skip mechanics in certain levels. Overall, the game provides good value for its price, but there is a desire for more diverse mechanics and levels.
- “The bouncing has a satisfying little sound to it and the gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “Although for €0.39, it provides many hours of gameplay due to its addictive mechanics.”
- “The game has achievements as well as controller support, but the best part about the game, besides the tight controls and addicting gameplay, is that each of the 80 levels has leaderboards and rankings so you can see how well you stack up against the best in the world.”
- “Gameplay is a bit repetitive even with the levels.”
- “The game is quick, easy to beat, lacks mechanics, and has simple, okay music.”
- “The game is more annoying than difficult, featuring a few mechanics that could have been great if implemented in more levels. In some levels, you can easily skip the mechanics and just shoot the ball into the goal.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the retro pixel art style, others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. The overall consensus suggests that improved graphics could enhance the experience, but the game's price may justify its current visual quality.
- “Fun game, the graphics are good, achievements work, would recommend the game.”
- “The game would surely benefit from more intricate graphics, gfx and sfx; however, the price tag sort of justifies it.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as calm and pleasant, providing a soothing background that enhances the casual gameplay experience. While some reviewers noted the soundtrack as simple, it is appreciated for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere during short play sessions. Overall, the music is considered a solid complement to the game's straightforward mechanics.
- “The soundtrack is calm but great.”
- “Very nice, it is a simple but solid game, great for short play sessions, and soothing music too.”
- “Speaking of pleasant, the music was pleasant, calm and didn't annoy me.”
- “The game is quick, easy to beat, lacks mechanics, and has simple, okay music.”
- “A bit of calm background music while you are casually playing with your ball is always good.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, as players are motivated to improve their scores and aim for world records, making it appealing for both casual and serious gamers. Its engaging nature allows for enjoyable short or extended play sessions, enhancing its value at the current price.
- “At the current price, the game is a steal and I would highly recommend it to any serious or casual gamer. Whether you have a few minutes of time to spend or hours, this game is very entertaining and has high replayability.”
- “That's where its replay value lies: 'just a little bit of a better score.' 'Now a bit more.' Eventually, you're aiming for the world record!”
- “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage multiple playthroughs; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the mechanics are fun, the lack of variety in levels makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “No story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report experiencing some glitches in the game, but many view these issues as part of the overall enjoyment and charm of the experience.