BasketBelle

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BasketBelle is a single player arcade sport game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by onemrbean and was released on December 9, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"BasketBelle" is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game that uses basketball as its core mechanic in unique ways throughout its 8 chapters. The game features a stunning story of a sister who must be saved, accompanied by masterful cardboard visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that is directly tied to the gameplay. With its wholesome story and innovative approach to the platformer genre, BasketBelle promises a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

story72 positive mentions

replayability8 negative mentions

Charming visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
Engaging and heartwarming story about family and basketball that resonates with players.
Varied gameplay mechanics that blend platforming and basketball elements, keeping the experience fresh.

Very short playtime, typically under an hour, which may not justify the price for some players.
Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Limited replayability with only a few endings that don't significantly change the experience.

story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Basketbelle" revolves around a young boy on a heartfelt quest to rescue his sister from a purple alien goo, blending themes of family, love, and basketball in a whimsical, cartoon-like setting. While the narrative is simple and can feel thin at times, it is praised for its emotional depth and charming execution, making it a touching experience despite its brevity. Overall, players appreciate the unique storytelling approach and the way it integrates with the gameplay, creating a memorable, albeit short, journey.
- “The story is interesting and overall it's a good game for an evening.”
- “This game eloquently tells a story about family, love, and basketball.”
- “The story has lots of warm moments, and I was pleasantly surprised how in such a short span of time, such vivid feelings were conveyed.”
- “Conclusion: the story is too thin and could mean just about anything to anyone, leaving it telling nothing to no one.”
- “There's not much story to it, but you may like it; it's nothing really related to playing basketball, it's more platforming with some puzzle elements to figure out how to score.”
- “- story doesn't make a lot of sense, although it's still enjoyable.”
gameplay
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Basketbelle" is a unique blend of basketball mechanics and platforming, offering a variety of challenges that range from puzzles to high-speed sequences. While the game features charming visuals and an engaging narrative, it suffers from clunky controls and a brief playtime of around 30-60 minutes, which some players feel limits its replay value. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and innovative, but it may not fully satisfy those seeking depth or complexity.
- “The game cleverly blends basketball with platforming, offering challenges from classic gameplay to intricate puzzles and sky-high dodging.”
- “With its captivating visuals, fantastic soundtrack, and unpredictable gameplay, this platformer is a good game worth dribbling over to.”
- “The basketball mechanics throughout, whether minimal or front-and-center in the level, were intuitive and fluid.”
- “Theme and visual style are strong but not enough to make up for the limited puzzle gameplay and incomplete feeling basketball vs slimes.”
- “However, the gameplay falls apart because of the unresponsive, clunky controls.”
- “To sum up my opinion, great visuals and music but the gameplay really ruined my experience.”
music
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its seamless synchronization with gameplay, particularly the basketball dribbling sounds, which enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the captivating soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the game's visuals and atmosphere, while also noting its charm and potential for replayability. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable, engaging, and a key element that elevates the game's presentation.
- “The soundtrack perfectly syncs with the action, featuring reaction sounds that might just inspire some hoop dreams.”
- “The music is also amazingly synchronized to the gameplay action, as apparently the game design started out as an experiment in synchronizing music with gameplay action.”
- “Very charming and enjoyable music, fun little platformer.”
- “To sum up my opinion, great visuals and music but the gameplay really ruined my experience.”
- “The sound department has some issues; certain sound effects made my ears hurt because they were too loud and played too often. Other than that, I have to admit the idea of mixing the ball's hits with the music is clever and adds emotion to it.”
- “The music is upbeat, but not captivating.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, often described as minimalistic yet striking, reminiscent of comic book visuals. The visuals are complemented by a well-matched soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, although some players note the game's short length and lack of graphical settings. Overall, the presentation is considered the standout feature, with many reviewers highlighting its beautiful aesthetics and engaging narrative delivery.
- “This is a very beautiful game, both in sound, visuals, and the story it provides.”
- “The graphics and audio of this game are incredibly well-made and showcase a unique and great-looking style that seems ripped from a comic book.”
- “The visuals are superb; the story is touching and the audio is pretty neat as well.”
- “It also doesn’t feature any graphical settings apart from the fullscreen/windowed mode selector.”
- “The graphics... it's an artsy game so it will be hit or miss.”
- “The graphics and audio of this game are incredibly well-made and sort of a unique and great-looking style that seems ripped from a comic book, the game is unfortunately quite short and even if some segments can be pretty tough it won't keep you entertained for that much time...”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and touching narrative, which resonates deeply with players despite its brief playtime. Users appreciate the wholesome story, beautiful art style, and engaging soundtrack, describing the experience as both creative and meaningful, akin to "chicken soup for the soul." Overall, the game successfully evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia, making it a memorable experience.
- “At its heart, the familial narrative is touching and pleasant.”
- “Though it takes but thirty minutes to play through, every moment of the experience is so creative and sweetly framed that it conveys a far more meaningful and touching narrative than its brief length would have you expect.”
- “It has a beautiful art style, a touching and engaging narrative, and a wonderful soundtrack.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that once completed, there is little incentive to play again. Despite having multiple endings, players feel that the short length and frustrating final segment diminish the desire to revisit the experience. While some appreciate its charm and recommend it for a single playthrough, the consensus is that it offers minimal replay value.
- “This game has so much replay value to it as well.”
- “I wholeheartedly recommend Basketbelle if you're in the mood for a short and well-crafted interactive experience - the only real downside is that it doesn't have all that much replay value and is only about 30 minutes long, but on the other hand, that's exactly how long it should be.”
- “While the game has 3 endings, after seeing all of them, I don't think there is much replay value.”
- “Very cute little game, I recommend everyone to play through it just once, as there is no replayability at all.”
- “This game also has no replay value. By the end of the game, you'll be so frustrated with it you won't want to touch it again, as the final segment isn't really fun; it's just trial and error that will keep you frustrated for at least 15 minutes, and the rest of the game doesn't encourage you to try it again either.”
- “The gameplay is nice and a bit varied, but it is too short. Once you go through the game, you've seen it all; there is no replay value.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers a heartwarming escape from more demanding titles, some feel that certain sections, particularly the repetitive last chapter, can become tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment. The initial stages, especially after the tutorial, are criticized for being dull and unengaging.
- “One of the biggest complaints I have about Basketbelle is that it starts horribly as a game: the tutorial sets the right mood, but the next stage is just a boring and tedious puzzle platformer.”
- “Only gripe is that replaying the last chapter three times is a bit tedious, but ehh.”
- “Consistent and heartwarming like chicken soup for the soul, play this game to regain your humanity after grinding away at a bigger title.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues and poor control responsiveness.
- “Terrible optimization and the control is even worse.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating art style and atmospheric soundtrack, which complement a light yet soulful narrative. Reviewers highlight how these elements create an engaging experience, making the game recommendable for its immersive qualities.
- “Overall, great art, atmospheric soundtrack, a light but soulful narrative, and simple but rewarding puzzles and basketball mechanics.”
- “But because of the art style, the atmosphere, and the story, I would recommend it.”