AchBall
- November 17, 2017
- Achpile
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The graphics are good and visually appealing.
- The gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it a fun experience.
- The game is suitable for a wide audience, including kids, teens, and adults.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time.
- There are minor bugs that can be annoying during play.
- The game lacks depth and could benefit from more diverse levels and mechanics.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive mechanics, offering a mix of fun and frustration due to some repetitive elements and the ability to skip certain challenges. While the game features 80 levels with tight controls and leaderboards, players express a desire for more diverse mechanics and levels to enhance the experience. Overall, it provides a decent amount of gameplay for its price, though it may feel more annoying than challenging at times.
“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 that have played the game.”
“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 expanded upon in more levels, and in some levels, you can easily skip the mechanics and just shoot the ball into the goal.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mix of opinions; while some players appreciate the retro pixel art style, others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. The overall consensus suggests that the graphics could be improved, but the game's price may justify its current 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
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 find it simple and okay, others appreciate its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere during short play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a solid complement to the game's 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged for hours.”
“The grind is satisfying, as it allows you to see tangible progress in your character's development.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it feels like a journey rather than a chore.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
