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A simple physical puzzle.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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14%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features minimalistic art and music that some players found appealing.
It offers a simple premise of guiding balls into baskets, which could be enjoyable for fans of basic physics puzzles.
Some players appreciated the challenge of the game, noting that it requires patience and attention to detail.

The physics are inconsistent and often lead to frustrating gameplay, requiring pixel-perfect placement and luck to succeed.
Many players reported that the game lacks proper controls and customization options, making it feel like a low-effort title.
The level design is poorly balanced, with some levels being either too easy or frustratingly difficult due to unpredictable mechanics.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their low quality and lack of customization options, which is particularly disappointing for a PC title. Reviewers note that the visuals do not meet the expectations typically associated with PC gaming, and the game does not aim to impress in this regard.
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “There's no options 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.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and minimalistic, fitting the overall simplistic design. While it enhances the experience, it is not considered particularly special or memorable, serving more as a background element rather than a standout feature.
- “Nice background music and there is no luck needed.”
- “The music's minimalistic too, as it is the whole game approach. You can only click on continue or play a new game, and everything will be reduced to the minimum: white backgrounds, black objects, and so on.”
- “The music is minimalistic, reflecting the overall approach of the game. You can only click on 'continue' or 'play a new game', and everything is reduced to the minimum: white backgrounds, black objects, and so on.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it easy to lose interest.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and others appreciating the minimalistic approach. However, many have criticized it for being a confusing timing-game that suffers from core mechanics flaws, particularly with irregular physics that hinder the player's ability to determine the correctness of their configurations.
- “I really liked the fact that the developer chose to employ a minimalistic approach in the whole game, starting from the gameplay itself and finishing in all the other aspects.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
- “A confusing timing game disguised as a puzzle game, with noticeable core mechanics flaws like irregularities with the physics, making it difficult to decide if your current guessed configuration was correct or not.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users note that while the game offers initial goals and completion, it lacks traditional replay value, leaving players without sufficient incentives to revisit once they have achieved total completion.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies.”
- “The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to replay it often.”
- “But after goals are met and total completion is reached, players are not rewarded with traditional replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, while others criticize it for being predictable or lacking depth. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant element that enhances the gaming experience, though opinions vary on its execution.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
- “I was captivated by the emotional depth of the narrative; it truly felt like I was part of the characters' journeys.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, and the lore adds layers of complexity that make the story even more engaging.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly reliant on guesswork, with the 30 levels feeling more like a chore than an engaging experience. The achievements are seen as the sole motivation to endure this repetitive gameplay.
- “The achievements should be the only reason to play through this game - however, that tedious guess-fest consists of 30 levels.”
- “Grinding feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”

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