Balancelot

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features unique visuals and a fresh take on platforming mechanics, providing a satisfying experience as players master the controls.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience that can be rewarding for those who enjoy difficult games, with a good learning curve.
The game has a fun and quirky atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate humor and unconventional gameplay.

The controls can feel janky and inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments, especially during critical interactions with moving objects.
Some mechanics are unnecessary and detract from the overall fun, making the gameplay feel random at times.
The game's difficulty may be overwhelming for some players, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some mechanics feeling unnecessary and random, while others provide a fresh and enjoyable experience. The character control can be awkward, but this adds to the challenge and fun of learning the mechanics. Overall, the game offers a good balance of mood, engaging gameplay, and challenging levels.
- “Great package of fun mood, good gameplay, and challenging levels.”
- “Fun to learn the mechanics.”
- “Some mechanics are completely unnecessary and make the game random and not fun at all.”
- “The mechanics aren't that difficult, but the character control is just strange enough to make it feel like a fresh experience.”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's music is noted for its upbeat and engaging soundtrack, which contrasts with the challenging gameplay, creating a unique emotional experience. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the music grating, wishing for more variety in the tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is described as entertaining and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “Quite challenging, entertaining, and has a lit soundtrack.”
- “Sometimes I dream about bards who can play more than one song in the lands because it actually hurts my ears.”
- “Good game, I like the way it makes me rage while overly happy music plays in the background.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their uniqueness and quality, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. While some users find the visuals appealing, there are occasional humorous or confusing elements that stand out. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's addictiveness and control.
- “The visuals are really unique and look pretty good.”
- “It's addicting as hell with its great controls and pretty cool graphics.”
- “The graphics are nice.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 the fun found in games like Trackmania.
- “The best thing about the game is the abundance 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, making for some genuinely funny moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected scenarios keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is described as unconventional and peculiar, leaving players with a sense of intrigue and confusion.
- “The story is confusing and lacks coherence.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and unoriginal.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”