Ball 3D
- March 30, 2017
- Unusualsoft
"Ball 3D" is a multiplayer sports game that focuses on soccer. Players can compete in matches with up to 8 participants in various 3D environments. The game features unusual mechanics such as ball size manipulation and wall passing for unique soccer gameplay.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- Many players find the physics-based gameplay and various game modes, including basketball and racing, to be entertaining and engaging.
- At its low price point, the game is considered a great value, providing hours of enjoyment for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from a toxic online community, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the experience.
- Many players report issues with server availability and matchmaking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The graphics and overall polish of the game are often criticized, with some players feeling it lacks the quality of more established titles.
- gameplay47 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this football simulator is praised for its unique physics and mechanics, offering a dynamic and satisfying experience that appeals to soccer fans. While some players appreciate the simplicity and addictive nature of the controls, others criticize the presence of loot box mechanics and the lack of realism. Overall, the game is seen as a fun alternative to more complex titles like FIFA, with impressive graphics and a strong community, despite some mixed opinions on its mechanics.
“This game is a total win for soccer fans—killer graphics, super addictive gameplay, and tons of cool features.”
“The dynamic gameplay mechanics and extremely flexible physics make Ball 3D a blessed experience.”
“From its stunning visuals to its incredibly designed gameplay loop, this is a pure masterpiece.”
“Concerning the mechanics and controlling, I was convinced that any new updates would worsen these two factors.”
“This game is shit; the mechanics are retarded.”
“It doesn't save the tedious and quite frankly annoying gameplay.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive visuals, detailed player models, and smooth animations that enhance the immersive experience. However, others criticize the low-quality graphics and lack of customization options, noting that they fall short compared to higher-quality AAA titles. Overall, while some players appreciate the simple yet effective design, others find the graphics lacking and detrimental to the game's appeal.
“The graphics and animation in ball3d soccer online are impressive, with detailed player models and smooth animations that make the game feel realistic and immersive.”
“With its variety of game modes, realistic physics system, and impressive graphics and sound design, it's a game that is sure to keep you entertained for hours.”
“The graphics, the ball movement, the stadium, and the atmosphere of the match is unbelievable!”
“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.”
“Sure, the graphics looked abysmal, the trailer was crafted by an incompetent, likely intoxicated graphic designer, and the developers seemed oblivious to the fact that their game is popular only in an ironic sense.”
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and the moral lessons it imparts, emphasizing resilience and the unpredictability of life. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, which features a character's insightful journey and personal growth, although some note that the gameplay may overshadow the story in certain aspects. Overall, the story is seen as a significant and impactful element of the game, with moments that resonate deeply with players.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story itself is amazing and I'm glad I could play it; it was an amazing adventure.”
“Throughout the story, you see how this man, with all his wits, sees people for who they actually are.”
“☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
“☑ story?”
“This game made me quit drugs; this game's story made me sob every day.”
- music10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere and enhance the overall experience, with well-executed sound effects and a diverse soundtrack that complements the game's lore and environment. Players appreciate the clever use of music to build tension during key moments, although some noted a lack of music in certain areas. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect that appeals to a wide range of players.
“With key moments displayed perfectly and the clever use of soundtracks, slow building tension, and the immersive environment.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The sound effects and music are also well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“-no music”
- grinding6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant investment of time to progress. While some acknowledge it as a necessary element for farming, many describe it as annoying and overly grindy.
“A bit grindy... sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“It doesn't save the tedious and, quite frankly, annoying gameplay.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and whimsical elements, such as fast-moving pucks and comically unpredictable physics, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, players find the game to be consistently funny and enjoyable.
“Pucks that move around the field at the speed of light, a ball that has funny physics.”
“I bought it because I thought it would be funny, and it is.”
“Simple and funny.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with exceptional visuals, sound effects, and music that collectively enhance the immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the perfect ambiance during matches, noting the impressive graphics and dynamic ball movement as key contributors to the overall atmosphere.
“The atmosphere in every single moment is perfect.”
“The graphics, the ball movement, the stadium, and the atmosphere of the match are unbelievable!”
“The sound effects and music are also well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for unclear in-app purchase functionality and the disappointment of not experiencing advertised content after purchase. Users express frustration over the lack of value in in-game purchases and feel misled by promotional material.
“The game offers in-game purchases, but I choose not to use them.”
“I noticed the game mentions in-app purchases, but they don't seem to function properly.”
“I don't know, the game says there are in-app purchases, but they don't seem to work.”
“There are in-game purchases, but I am not going to use them.”
“After buying the game, I found out that I never actually get to meet or be with Filipe from the advertisement.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note improvements in networking and bandwidth usage, suggesting that server performance is expected to be more stable and reliable.
“Optimized networking and bandwidth usage; servers should hopefully hold up better now.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent lag spikes and disconnections.”
“Despite some improvements, the game still struggles with performance issues on lower-end hardware.”
“The optimization feels rushed, resulting in a frustrating experience with long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report improvements in stability, noting that some buggy UI buttons and scrolling issues have been fixed, enhancing the overall user experience.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself restarting the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features exceptional character development, showcasing a deep and intricate evolution of characters, particularly highlighting their complexity alongside the protagonist, Arthur.
“The excellent blend of very in-depth character development allows you to see the characters evolve into even more complex individuals.”
“The character arcs are incredibly well-written, making each character's journey feel authentic and engaging.”
“I love how the game takes the time to explore each character's backstory, giving depth to their motivations and relationships.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the profound emotional impact of the game, noting that it has significantly improved their lives and that the emotional experiences it offers are deeply cherished, likening them to prized possessions.
“Changed my life for the better. My 11 emotional boxes are my most prized possessions.”
“This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
“The emotional storytelling left me in tears; it was a beautiful experience that resonated with my own life.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to have significant replayability, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Awesome, there is lots of replayability.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“I love how different strategies can lead to completely different outcomes.”