Battle Ball

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Battle Ball is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Dad Hat Games and was released on March 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Battle Ball is a goofy online multiplayer game. Play with your team in a 3 v 3 game of loose-rules dodgeball meets twin-stick shooter. Play with your friends or knock them out by teaming up with random players!

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Audience ScoreBased on 324 reviews

humor13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Enjoyable and fun gameplay, especially when playing with friends, featuring dynamic and humorous physics and customizations.
Unique and engaging dodgeball mechanics that combine simple controls with strategic depth and intense competition.
Free to play, lightweight download, with potential for growth and variety through updates and additional content.

Low player population leading to difficulty finding online matches and diminishing multiplayer experience.
Technical issues including buggy hitboxes, occasional glitches with ball pickup and movement, and lag affecting gameplay.
Limited content variety with few maps and game modes, and lack of local multiplayer or bot-supported modes.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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62%
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Gameplay is intense and engaging, featuring fast-paced dodging and predator-like opponents, but some players find issues with ball respawn mechanics, occasional unpickable balls, and inconsistent dodge or roll mechanics. While the core gameplay is fun and visually impressive, lag and occasional glitches can detract from the overall experience.
- “The art style, the complex dodging mechanics, the balls.”
- “After 5 minutes of gameplay, this is amazing.”
- “Opponents are not just players—they are predators, relentlessly hunting you with throws that feel less like a game mechanic and more like homing missiles.”
- “Also, I don't like the ball respawn mechanic and there are occasional balls that you can't pick up, but it is a nice fun game and the lobbies have some people sometimes.”
- “It can be fun for like a round or two but the lag and inconsistent dodge mechanics are just abysmal.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently find the game humorous, highlighting its funny outfits, ragdolls, and overall comedic style. Many enjoy the humor especially when playing with friends, though some note issues with online servers affecting the multiplayer experience. Overall, the humor is well-received and considered a strong aspect of the game.
- “This game is so funny especially with friends, there are a few small bugs but I think it will be fixed over time. The game has a lot of potential and it is unique in its kind.”
- “Actually hilarious!”
- “Very funny and cool game!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
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The graphics received predominantly negative feedback, with users criticizing the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals, poor technical implementation, and overall irritating graphical choices. These issues detract from the gameplay experience and may turn away many players. However, some users appreciated the unique art style despite the graphical shortcomings.
- “Graphics and mechanics are unmatched, I'm also undefeated so if anyone in EU is trying to get put on a t-shirt send a friend request.”
- “The art style, the complex dodging mechanics, the balls.”
- “The poor graphics and weak technical implementation are the most likely causes for the failure of this genuinely made, but poorly made 3D rendered 2D top-down competitive action game.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “The game was extremely glitchy with its 240 pixels on the screen and the weird graphic choices; this game is just irritating and is a worse piece of media than One Man One Jar.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as compelling and intense, marked by themes of struggle and defeat, which engages players deeply. Many users express enthusiasm and anticipation for the sequel.
- “The compelling story is just perfect and I simply cannot wait until the sequel comes out, Battle Balls.”
- “No story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently has multiple bugs and glitches, including broken hitboxes, affecting overall stability. However, players still find it highly enjoyable, especially when played with friends, and expect improvements over time.
- “There are a lot of glitches but huge fun guaranteed if you play with friends.”
- “Hitboxes are broken and the game is overall buggy.”
- “Sometimes buggy (it came out today so it's going to be buggy).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and demanding, often requiring considerable effort and resources, such as additional lives, to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the game highly impactful on an emotional level, with some describing it as their best gaming experience that deeply immersed them in the character's feelings.