Ball 2D

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Ball 2D is a multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Unusualsoft and was released on September 8, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ball 2D" is a simple yet challenging physics-based sports game. The objective is to guide a ball into the opponent's goal by drawing lines and curves on the screen to manipulate its movement. With online multiplayer modes and various difficulty levels, it offers a fun and unique twist on traditional soccer games.

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story3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of modes beyond classic football, including hockey, darts, and tennis, showcasing the flexibility of its core physics system.
Ball 2D: Soccer Online offers smooth gameplay with easy-to-learn mechanics, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
The game supports a wide range of language localizations, enhancing its accessibility for a global audience.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches, and it does not support playing against AI or bots.
The graphics and interface are extremely simplistic and lack polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
Technical issues such as inconsistent controls and unpredictable physics can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially in competitive settings.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Ball 2D: Soccer Online is characterized by its minimalist design and physics-based mechanics, offering a straightforward yet deep experience that rewards practice and mastery. While the controls are easy to learn, the game presents a challenge in timing and precision, making it engaging for dedicated players. Despite occasional latency issues and difficulties in finding matches, the game’s adaptability to various sports modes and smooth, bug-free performance contribute to a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “In addition to 'mini-football', variations with an enlarged field, hockey, darts, and tennis are available, each of which offers slightly modified mechanics and physics of the ball.”
- “Though simple in presentation, it harbors a level of mechanical depth that rewards practice, patience, and mastery, offering a unique kind of satisfaction to players who can embrace its stripped-down nature.”
- “The mechanics are easy to learn as it only has a few keys you can use, but the gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, yet difficult to master.”
- “Finding active lobbies can be difficult, and latency issues occasionally undermine the precision required for such a mechanics-driven game.”
- “The mechanics are easy to learn as it only has a few keys you can use.”
- “The game mechanics are simple and easy to pick up, but difficult to master.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as astonishing and ahead of their time, while others criticize them as primitive and lacking effort. Despite the simplicity, the visuals are noted to effectively support the gameplay experience, particularly in physics-based interactions. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially when combined with its engaging storytelling and community.
- “With its gripping storytelling and action, it really has a place in my heart. This game should be voted for Game of the Year 2022, with its incredible graphics too; this game packs a punch.”
- “Amazing story, calm and soothing, nice community, and better yet, amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics are completely maxed out; they're primitive, but no one demands much if they're too lazy to make a good trailer.”
- “"Ball 2D: Soccer Online" is a browser/Flash-tier (although made with Unity) 2D physics-based sports game where you have an array of lawn sports from football to lawn darts. This isn't so hard to accomplish when you phone in the graphics and just use colored balls instead of people or something that would require a fraction of an iota of game development skill.”
- “It's graphics are astonishing and way ahead of their time.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, with players highlighting its balance between storytelling and gameplay. Many reviewers noted impactful plot twists and a strong sense of community, contributing to an overall rewarding experience. The combination of engaging storytelling and impressive graphics has led some to advocate for the game as a contender for game of the year.
- “With its gripping storytelling and action, it really has a place in my heart. This game should be voted for Game of the Year 2022; with its incredible graphics too, this game packs a punch.”
- “Amazing story, calm and soothing, nice community, and better yet, amazing graphics.”
- “Never before have I experienced a game that balanced storytelling and fun so well.”
- “The plot twist at the end made me cry, seriously.”
music
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The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users noting a complete absence of musical accompaniment and sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience. While one user found brief moments of relaxation in the music, the general consensus is that the lack of engaging audio elements significantly impacts enjoyment.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The complete absence of musical accompaniment and any sound effects, except for the whistle when a goal is scored, totally sucks.”
- “The gameplay was alright, but the music is nonexistent.”
- “No music.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally stable, providing a smooth experience during matches that enhances the competitive atmosphere. However, it falls short of the refinement typically seen in more polished titles, indicating room for improvement in technical performance.
- “When matches run smoothly, the competitive atmosphere is thrilling.”
- “Technical performance is generally stable in its core systems but lacks the refinement expected from more polished releases.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops and long loading times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a solid foundation, the optimization issues lead to inconsistent performance across different hardware configurations.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it consistently funny and entertaining.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
emotional
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Players report that the game delivers a profound emotional experience, highlighted by a powerful plot twist that evokes strong feelings, including tears. Many express that it has significantly impacted their lives, leading them to reevaluate their personal goals and find solace in the game's narrative.
- “The plot twist at the end made me cry, seriously.”
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, and I truly think I need to throw out my previous life plans, replacing them all with 'Ball 2D: Soccer Online.' In fact, I never knew I was meant to be on this earth until I encountered the inevitable game that would cure all types of self-prescribed depression.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the game is described as thrilling, particularly during smooth matches, which enhances the competitive experience for players.
- “When matches run smoothly, the competitive atmosphere is thrilling.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players often reflect on their experiences with grinding as a significant investment of time, particularly in honing their skills and improving their gameplay. This aspect is seen as both a nostalgic and essential part of their gaming journey.
- “I spent quite a few hours of my youth in lobbies working on my game and grinding tech skill.”