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AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale

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90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, monetization
90% User Score Based on 123 reviews

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AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Red Thorn Interactive and was released on February 14, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale" is a physics-based puzzle game featuring countryball characters. Players must navigate levels by controlling the ball's movements and interacting with various objects to reach the goal. With whimsical graphics and humorous political commentary, it's a fun and lighthearted take on historical events surrounding Alexander the Great's conquests.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and engaging, with a good mix of historical accuracy and enjoyable gameplay.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements based on player suggestions.
  • The soundtrack and graphics are well-received, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
  • The game is still in early access and feels unfinished, with numerous bugs and clunky mechanics.
  • Battles can be frustrating due to poor unit control and UI issues, making gameplay less enjoyable.
  • There are significant balance issues and repetitive gameplay, leading to a lack of replayability.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, with great art and solid mechanics. However, players have reported issues with the battle system being confusing and occasionally broken, leading to frustrating experiences, especially during the game's beta phase. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, it is hindered by bugs and a lack of clarity in mechanics.

    • “Amazing gameplay, but a bit buggy.”
    • “Awesome game, the art is great, the mechanics are good, and it's really fun to play.”
    • “Maybe you can add a retreat battle mechanic.”
    • “The only other complaint I have is the battle mechanic; I virtually have no clue how the system works. It's a little broken, and I can't move sometimes (but there's always going to be bugs since the game's in beta).”
    • “I came here from Kraut's video, and I just wanted to add a couple of notes on some things that made my first couple of hours of gameplay a bit tedious.”
    • “As of right now, it feels like I am fighting the game mechanics.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and a particularly problematic user interface when interacting with units at the screen's edge. Despite the engaging gameplay, these issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “This game is hella scuffed and buggy.”
    • “The UI tends to be buggy when attacking a unit on the edge of the screen.”
    • “Amazing gameplay, but a bit buggy.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a highly engaging and enjoyable story complemented by impressive visuals and a smart combat system, though some players find the lengthy sieges to be a drawback. Overall, it is well-received for its strong narrative and RPG elements, earning a solid 8/10 from users.

    • “Super fun, engaging story and visuals, as well as a smart combat system.”
    • “Good game, great story, nice RPG elements, fun all around. 8/10”
    • “Considering that this is a story-based game, that's quite annoying.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique "polandball" style, which evokes nostalgia for hex-based games while offering a fresh visual experience. Players find the visuals engaging and well-integrated with the game's fun story and smart combat system, although lengthy sieges can detract from the overall experience.

    • “I personally love the 'polandball' style; it reminds me of hex base games, but with different graphics, and it generally plays like a hex base game.”
    • “Super fun engaging story and visuals as well as a smart combat system; however, sieges are often lengthy.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and engaging, though some note that it can be slow at times. Overall, it contributes positively to the fun and learning experience.

    • “A good way to learn and have a fun time, the soundtrack slaps; it can be slow at times, but altogether it's a nice game.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism, particularly regarding misleading advertisements that suggest gameplay mechanics that do not align with the actual experience, leading to player frustration.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game's improved playability enhances its replayability, making it a more enjoyable experience overall. The reduction in frustration levels encourages users to return for additional playthroughs.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the grinding aspect of the game can feel tedious, particularly during the initial hours of gameplay, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “I came here from Kraut's video, and I just wanted to add a couple of notes on some things that made my first couple of hours of gameplay a bit tedious.”
    • “I came here from Kraut's video, and I just wanted to add a couple of notes on some things that made my first couple of hours of gameplay a bit tedious.”
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AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale is a casual role playing game.

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale was released on February 14, 2024.

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale was developed by Red Thorn Interactive.

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale is a single player game.

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