Ballfrog
- January 28, 2022
- Florian Himsl
Get on SteamUse fun and experimental controls to roll ball frog around awesome environments! Use Ball Frogs tongue as a grappling hook to grab, swing and fling Ball Frog through the map! Check Points are used so you don't lose progress and will save your checkpoint for the next time you play. Since this game uses physics a lot, we have many mechanics that can bounce, swing and even pop you as you play through…
Reviews
- The game features fun and engaging mechanics that encourage players to keep trying, especially with its challenging final boss.
- The art style is cute and the game is enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players, offering a good balance of difficulty.
- It has a strong community aspect, allowing for online play and speedrun accessibility, making it a fun experience to share with friends.
- The controls can be frustrating and take time to master, which may deter some players.
- There are significant bugs, particularly during the final boss fight, where mechanics can become finicky and the game may freeze.
- Some players have reported game-breaking issues, such as a black screen after starting a new game, making it unplayable for them.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a mix of emotional responses, with some players finding the game wholesome and enjoyable, while others express frustration and anger towards specific elements, indicating a polarizing emotional impact. The contrast between positive and negative feelings suggests that the game can evoke strong reactions, both uplifting and distressing.
“This game is very wholesome and easy.”
“If I ever find out who made the fly god, I am going to bill them for my reconstructive forearm surgery and emotional therapy.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes during critical moments, such as boss battles, which hinder progress. Additionally, some bosses exhibit bugs that prevent them from attacking, adding to the frustration of gameplay.
“In heaven, the music is lagging for both of us, and we can't beat the boss because the game freezes for him after the cinematic.”
“The boss also bugs sometimes and doesn't attack at all, which I'm actually happy about, as I think it's very hard to beat alone since my boyfriend freezes all the time.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their fun and cute art style, though some users note that adjusting the graphics settings does not impact the visual experience.
“Really fun and cute art style!”
“Changing graphics settings doesn't have any effect at all.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, but players report that it becomes frustrating and inconsistent during the final boss encounter, where mechanics feel overly finicky and awkward.
“It's an alright game until you get to the final boss; then all mechanics become extremely finicky and weird.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report issues with the music in the game, noting that it lags during critical moments, which can lead to gameplay disruptions, such as freezing during boss fights after cutscenes.
“In heaven, the music is lagging for both of us, and we can't beat the boss because the game freezes for him after the cinematic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is engaging and entertaining, providing a fun experience that elicits laughter and excitement, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
“My daughter and I had fun laughing and yelling at the screen.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and kept us entertained for hours.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that always catch me off guard.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that the difficulty spike between the first and second maps is significant and frustrating.
“This is more tedious than anything, as the second map is an extreme difficulty hike over the first.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
