Balloonatics

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VR and Non-VR Cross-PlayBuilt from the ground up for both VR and Non-VR. We don’t discriminate. Controller support too!Invite your Friends or Fly SoloHave up to 6 players in a party. Play against bots, party members, or other players online.WeaponsCollect a range of both useful and ridiculous weapons including a box of bees and bird blades. Enjoy an unlimited amount of trusty spike balls!Abili…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, reminiscent of Mario Kart battles, with a variety of unique characters and weapons that enhance replayability.
The graphics are high quality and aesthetically pleasing, with well-designed maps that contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game supports both VR and non-VR play, allowing a wider player base and ensuring balanced competition between different hardware users.

The aiming system is frustrating, making it difficult to hit targets due to vague ballistic trajectories and a lack of clear aiming indicators.
Finding multiplayer matches can be slow, and the absence of bots in single-player mode limits gameplay options.
There are minor bugs and glitches present, which are expected in early access, but they can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The game's graphics are consistently praised for their high-quality cartoon style, offering an aesthetically pleasing experience with smooth performance. Players appreciate the variety in visual design across levels, and the custom-made graphics enhance the overall enjoyment. However, there are minor issues, such as graphical glitches affecting player avatars.
- “This title's graphics are of a high-quality cartoon style and are aesthetically pleasing.”
- “This is quite an original idea for a super fun game, with amazing graphics and great gameplay.”
- “The game's graphics are awesome and it runs smooth as unsalted butter. People will love being able to play this with friends, regardless if you or your buddies are playing in VR or not.”
- “This issue amounted to a graphical glitch where the avatar of an observed player would appear to be standing right outside the front of his basket while turboing forward.”
- “Graphics seem better than other early access games I've seen.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is praised for its originality and fun, featuring fast-paced action combined with deep mechanics that encourage experimentation and strategic play. Players appreciate the emergent gameplay elements, where weapons can be creatively combined, and the dynamic environments add complexity to battles. While the gameplay is generally smooth, some bugs and platform-specific control differences are noted, though the balance across platforms is commendable.
- “This is quite an original idea for a super fun game, with amazing graphics and great gameplay.”
- “A wacky and zany online battle game with fast-paced action but also reasonably deep mechanics to experiment with and discover surprising strategies.”
- “Emergent gameplay: many weapons can be used in unexpected ways, or even alongside other weapons, to expand the possibilities and lead to great post-battle stories.”
- “The controls and gameplay are different between the platforms, but they have done a very good job at balancing everything so that there isn't a clear advantage either way.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding the antics of characters and their exaggerated movements, especially in balloon scenarios, to be uproariously funny. The comedic design of the characters adds to the enjoyment, making it a highly recommended experience for those who appreciate humor in gaming.
- “Always hilarious looking at other players flailing around inside their balloons.”
- “You won't stop laughing at some of the characters they have added to the game!”
- “Seeing your friends move as the characters is hilarious, so for that reason alone I would recommend it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise for its great soundtrack, enhancing both the level experience and battle sequences. Players are particularly excited about the potential for additional music in future updates.
- “The soundtrack is great - the music for the levels and during battles is just awesome!”
- “I'm looking forward to the overtime music!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game offers smooth gameplay, but players have noted the presence of bugs and glitches, which is typical for an early-access title.
- “Overall, the gameplay is very smooth, but it has its share of bugs and glitches, which I expect for an early-access game.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs that completely ruined my experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers a variety of weapons and power-ups for each character, significantly enhancing its replayability by encouraging players to experiment with different combinations and strategies.
- “The variety of weapons and power-ups for each character significantly enhances replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse character options and their distinct abilities.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its engaging mechanics and different strategies to explore.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth performance, indicating strong optimization that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics and performance are awesome - this game runs super smooth.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”