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Balancelot

Balancelot has a solid aesthetic and a unique approach to gameplay, but even without the awkward combat that originality is hit and miss.
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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, music
71% User Score Based on 80 reviews
Critic Score 58%Based on 2 reviews

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Balancelot is a single player casual platformer game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Jestercraft and was released on May 23, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Balancelot is a medieval-themed adventure game where you ride a unicycle and joust enemies on your way to conquer the kingdom's tournament. The game features over 20 challenging levels in varying environments, from idyllic grasslands to dark dungeons. Meet and battle mythical monsters while trying to maintain your balance, and compete against players worldwide on the global leaderboards.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and fun concept that offers a fresh experience for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.
  • Visuals are unique and well-designed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • The game provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players improve their skills and master the controls over time.
  • The controls are janky and inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences that can feel random and unfair.
  • The difficulty curve is erratic, making it hard for players to gauge their progress and enjoy the game.
  • Many players find the game to be more frustrating than fun, with some describing it as a masochistic challenge that may not appeal to everyone.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding certain mechanics unnecessary and frustrating, leading to a random experience. While the character control offers a fresh feel and some mechanics are praised for their uniqueness, others describe the gameplay as shallow and challenging in a way that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game presents a blend of fun and frustration, making it a hit or miss depending on individual preferences.

    • “The mechanics aren't that difficult, but the character control is just strange enough to make it feel like a fresh experience.”
    • “Of course the checkpoints and the gameplay mechanics (that the lance prevents from falling over but hinders a lot as well...and it's a weapon!) are good additions.”
    • “Great package of fun mood, good gameplay, and challenging levels.”
    • “Some mechanics are completely unnecessary and make the game random and not fun at all.”
    • “The gameplay itself is shallower than Angry Birds, so you can see why, as a PC gamer, this kind of thing just comes across as valueless.”
    • “The upside stick floor mechanics were over-the-top frustrating for me.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as unique but ultimately low in quality, failing to meet the expectations of modern PC gamers accustomed to photorealistic visuals. While some users appreciate the aesthetic and find the visuals appealing in a simplistic way, the overall consensus is that the 2D art assets lack depth and sophistication, leaving little room for improvement through graphical settings. Despite the charming appearance, the visuals do not enhance the immersive experience expected in contemporary gaming.

    • “Visuals are really unique and look pretty good.”
    • “It's addicting as hell with its great controls and pretty cool graphics.”
    • “Balancelot has a solid aesthetic and a unique approach to gameplay.”
    • “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent.”
    • “Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is very low, beneath what PC gamers have come to expect in this era of cutting-edge photorealistic 3D graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it cute and fitting, while others feel it becomes repetitive and boring after a short time. While the soundtrack is described as entertaining and enjoyable by some, others express a desire for more variety, indicating that the current selection can be grating. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not satisfy all players.

    • “The art and music are cute, but it's really hard; I had to give up on level 10.”
    • “Quite challenging, entertaining, and has a lit soundtrack.”
    • “About the only major disadvantage is, in my opinion, the music.”
    • “Music is okay for the first 5 minutes, then it just bores you to death...”
    • “Good game, I like the way it makes me rage while overly happy music plays in the background.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is hit-or-miss, with attempts at quirky comedy often falling flat. However, players find amusement in the numerous unexpected bugs that lead to bizarre and entertaining moments, reminiscent of experiences in games like Trackmania.

    • “The best thing about the game is the amount of funny, hardly exploitable bugs that make you ask, 'WTF, how's that possible?' 'Could I skip the whole level with this?' I learned to love these after playing a few hours of Trackmania.”
    • “The humor in the game is quirky and often catches you off guard, leading to some genuinely funny moments.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd scenarios keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is viewed positively, as it effectively integrates in-game advertising, creating a solid trade-off for players.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly bombarded with ads and prompts to buy in-game currency, which ruins the experience.”
    • “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to spend if they want to progress.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, exacerbated by overly sensitive controls, leading to a frustrating and often unplayable experience.

    • “This took the game and its overly sensitive controls from tedious to unplayable.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks for hours without any real sense of progress.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has been described as unconventional and unengaging, leading to a lack of interest from players. Overall, it fails to resonate with the audience, contributing to its poor reception.

    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “The story is weird.”
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Balancelot is a casual platformer game with fantasy and historical themes.

Balancelot is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Balancelot.

Balancelot was released on May 23, 2019.

Balancelot was developed by Jestercraft.

Balancelot has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Balancelot is a single player game.

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