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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

Ball of Wonder offers a variety of levels and power-ups, allowing for strategic gameplay that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The game features bright and colorful graphics with a charming cartoonish art style, enhancing the overall experience.
It is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including unresponsive controls and crashes during gameplay.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and monotonous, with a lack of variety in level design and mechanics.
The circus theme and overall execution have been criticized as janky and reminiscent of a low-quality project.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
62%
25%
The gameplay is characterized as a typical breakout experience with simple and intuitive mechanics, allowing players of all skill levels to engage. However, it suffers from repetitive levels, inconsistent power-up distribution, and buggy controls, leading to frustration. While it offers a decent number of levels and modes, players may find the lack of new mechanics in the latter stages disappointing.
- “The game mechanics are simple and intuitive, making it easy for players of all skill levels to enjoy.”
- “I've gone through around a dozen arkanoid ripoffs, and this is one of the better ones as the gameplay is fairly tight.”
- “I haven't played much but the basic mechanics are straightforward: move a paddle back and forth bouncing a ball at bricks.”
- “The game promises 50 levels of 'fun' with various modes like 'destroy everything' and 'pop the balloons,' but it quickly turns into a nightmare of repetitive gameplay and endless bugs.”
- “The controls are as slippery as an ice rink in a howling storm.”
- “Buggy controls and frustrating gameplay.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as an eyesore due to garish colors and clunky animations, while others praise the bright, colorful, and charming cartoonish art style. Additionally, the nostalgic 90's prerendered graphics evoke a sense of early gaming charm for some, though they may not impress everyone. Overall, the sound design complements the visuals, enhancing the game's enjoyment for many players.
- “One of the strengths of Ball of Wonder is its graphics.”
- “The game's visuals are bright and colorful, with a cartoonish art style that's both charming and appealing.”
- “Its graphics and sound design are well-done, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The graphics are an eyesore, with garish colors and clunky animations.”
- “Awful graphics and repetitive music.”
- “The graphics are an eyesore, with garish colors and clunky animations.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy soundtrack that complements the art style and enhances enjoyment, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking a volume control option, forcing them to mute the game entirely. Additionally, the sound effects are often described as grating, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game features a catchy soundtrack that fits the game's art style and adds to the overall fun factor.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “- really good music”
- “The sound effects are grating, and the music is so repetitive that it makes you want to mute the game and play your own tracks.”
- “- no sound or music volume setting, all sound & music is together either on or off”
- “Can't turn music off without turning the sounds off as well.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of "Ball of Wonder" is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, frustrating controls, and a general lack of polish. The game is described as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience, making it monotonous and forgettable.
- “It’s frustrating, buggy, and ultimately forgettable.”
- “From the moment you start playing, it’s a downhill spiral of glitches, bad design, and sheer boredom.”
- “It’s a poorly designed, buggy mess that does nothing to stand out in the crowded field of brick breaker games.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's replayability is widely criticized, with many users describing it as lacking and a "joke." While the game is functional and has improved with the addition of mouse support, it fails to offer enough content or variety to encourage repeated play. Overall, players feel that the game does not justify its original price, further diminishing its replay value.
- “Replayability is a joke here.”
- “Replayability is a joke here.”
- “Replayability is a joke here.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
37%
50%
The reviews highlight a stark contrast in the storytelling aspect, with some users appreciating a moral about perseverance and life's unpredictability, while others criticize the game for lacking a coherent narrative or meaningful content, describing it as a series of monotonous levels without development. Overall, the story is perceived as either inspirational or non-existent, depending on the player's perspective.
- “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.”
- “There’s no story, no development, just level after boring level.”
- “- lack of any meaningful content or story.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game features 36 achievements, all of which are attainable, though several require a significant amount of grinding and a mix of perseverance and skill to complete.
- “Grindy achievements.”
- “The game has 36 achievements which are all doable, but some of them demand a bit of grinding and perseverance combined with skill.”
- “The game has 36 achievements which are all doable, but some of them demand a bit of grinding and perseverance combined with skill.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing enough to elicit laughter for a short period, despite labeling the overall experience as "hot garbage." Additionally, the multiplayer mode enhances the comedic elements, adding to the enjoyment.
- “Hot garbage, but it made me laugh for 15 minutes, so I guess it's good, and the multiplayer mode really expands the game dynamics into the next dimension.”
- “It is so funny.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that character development is a strong point of the game, with players appreciating the depth and complexity of the characters as they evolve throughout the story. Many users noted that the interactions and choices significantly impact character growth, enhancing emotional engagement. Overall, the character arcs are well-crafted, making players feel invested in their journeys.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported issues with performance optimization, indicating that the game may not run smoothly for all players.
- “What I did have a problem with is, strangely, performance.”
- “What I did have a problem with is, strangely, performance.”

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