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Ball named Bob-platformer game with rotation, parkour and jumps!

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions

  • The game features interesting mechanics with the ability to rotate the environment, providing a unique gameplay experience.
  • The art style is appealing and the level design is elaborate, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • Many players find the game challenging yet enjoyable, with a good balance of difficulty across the 70 levels.
  • The level progression feels disjointed, lacking a clear structure and making it difficult to follow.
  • Controls can be problematic, with issues like stuck rotation and the potential for mechanics to be easily abused.
  • There are concerns about the game's legitimacy due to accusations of being an asset flip and manipulation of reviews.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features innovative mechanics, such as a down cursor that enhances control and prevents unintended rolling, though some players wish for a more cohesive integration of new mechanics rather than a random assortment across levels. While the design and overall gameplay are praised as excellent, there are occasional issues with rotation controls and the potential for exploiting certain mechanics. Overall, the game is well-received for its engaging mechanics and charming character design.

    • “That was when I realized one of the core game mechanics that is not used in all games of this style: the down cursor helps you stick to the surface and not roll away into infinity with next to no control over the ball.”
    • “The game is good, the design is good, the gameplay is excellent.”
    • “This game is a marvel - great mechanics, adorable character!”
    • “One of the core game mechanics that is not used in all games of this style is the down cursor, which helps you stick to the surface and prevents you from rolling away into infinity with little control over the ball.”
    • “There are some new mechanics that get added throughout the game, but I wish these mechanics built upon each other rather than being presented in a randomized playlist of 71 levels.”
    • “Sometimes the rotation gets stuck when you press another button while holding the rotation key, and the 'stick to ground' mechanic can be abused to slowly fall and make sharp in-air turns.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, characterized by the use of low-effort asset flips and template-based designs. Reviewers highlight the developers' history of similar practices, the suspicious nature of fake reviews from compromised accounts, and the game's questionable $11 price tag, all contributing to a perception of exploitation rather than genuine game development.

    • “These guys do nothing but copy asset store assets and game tutorials, fill out a few things/stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
    • “The status of this game as nothing but an asset/template flip/cash grab is cemented by the developers' prior history of asset flip/construction kit copy-and-paste jobs, the fake/compromised Steam accounts they used to write fake reviews (all with the same broken English), the laughable $11 USD price tag for this garbage, and the way they dumped it into daily indie game bundles immediately at launch.”
    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received positive feedback, with users appreciating the overall concept and the effective art style.

    • “The whole idea is great, and the art style worked for me.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
    • “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”

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