Ben 10

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Ben 10 game, based on the popular animated series, allows players to transform into different alien forms using the Omnitrix. Explore and battle through levels as Ben, upgrading abilities and unlocking new aliens along the way. With a range of enemies and puzzles to overcome, Ben 10 offers an action-packed adventure for fans of the show and newcomers alike.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

Colorful, vibrant graphics that are faithful to the TV series.
Engaging combat and platforming mechanics with the ability to transform into 10 different aliens, each with unique powers.
Simple and accessible gameplay suitable for younger players, making it a fun experience for fans of the show.

Short campaign length of around 5-6 hours, which may not justify the price.
Repetitive level design and objectives, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
Numerous glitches and technical issues that can disrupt the gaming experience, including unresponsive controls and frustrating platforming sections.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
7%
The game's story is generally viewed as lacking depth, with limited character development and a narrative that feels disjointed, consisting of three short arcs connected by brief cutscenes. While some players appreciate the engaging elements for younger audiences, many criticize the writing as childish and the overall story as too brief and simplistic compared to earlier titles in the franchise. Despite these shortcomings, the voice acting and graphics receive praise, contributing to a mixed reception of the storytelling aspect.
- “I am no longer the man I was before finishing this absolute masterpiece of a game. The story is breathtaking, the gameplay rewarding and deeply challenging. I will never experience anything as beautifully crafted as Ben 10: The Video Game ever again.”
- “Great story! It's nice!!!!”
- “I have a 5-year-old and he loves it. The story is engaging for him, the mechanics are simple enough that he can enjoy playing it by himself, and it's good practice for moving on to more complex games.”
- “The story is basically three different small stories connected to one another by small cutscenes at the end of each chapter (of which there are only 3).”
- “The writing is very childish and, of course, as I said, there's no coherent story to speak of.”
- “Story-wise, this game is just 3 episodes of the series combined.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging combat and platforming mechanics, making it accessible for players of all ages. However, many reviewers find it overly simplistic and repetitive, with a lack of variety among the ten playable characters and their abilities. While the game offers some replayability, the overall experience is marred by long levels and basic mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and enjoyment.
- “Engaging combat and platforming mechanics.”
- “Simple, accessible gameplay suitable for every player.”
- “I am no longer the man I was before finishing this absolute masterpiece of a game; the story is breathtaking, the gameplay rewarding and deeply challenging. I will never experience anything as beautifully crafted as Ben 10: The Video Game ever again.”
- “However, the gameplay is too simplistic and repetitive.”
- “The game's levels are extremely long for what they have you do and end up taking about 20 minutes to get through if you smash everything for the experience points, which is quite long for a beat 'em up level with very basic gameplay.”
- “Anyways, the gameplay was boring, the animations were broken, so yeah I didn’t really enjoy this game. I give it a 4/10… it's fine, but not at all good.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
45%
5%
The graphics are generally praised for their colorful and vibrant style, effectively capturing the essence of the TV series, with some reviewers noting a charming, cartoony artwork. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the overall art style, with some feeling it lacks impressiveness and calling for better graphics, especially given the game's release year. Despite these critiques, many players find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme.
- “Colorful, vibrant graphics faithful to the TV series.”
- “Cool graphics, good story, all the classic aliens are available. Total 10/10.”
- “But this game is very awesome due to its graphics and its super easy controls.”
- “There's no v-sync option available, so you'll have to use your graphics card's control panel.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as enemies freezing and achievements not functioning properly. Users report clunky controls and a repetitive design, with some recommending capping the frame rate at 60 to mitigate these problems. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the overall experience.
- “I really wish it wasn't... but every time my boy plays it, something happens; the entire game glitches and makes Ben and every enemy look in the same direction, and all the enemies stop attacking.”
- “Controls are clunky, combat is horrible, upgrade system is bad, level design and the game itself is repetitive; some achievements are buggy... I don't know what else to add.”
- “You do need to cap the frame rate at 60, however, or you'll get glitches.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The music in the game has been criticized for being uninspired and forgettable, with most tracks lacking energy and creativity. While the theme song from the show is noted as catchy, it is not enough to elevate the overall soundtrack, which many reviewers found disappointing for a beat 'em up title.
- “I feel like a beat 'em up needs a decent soundtrack, but that's a thing here.”
- “The soundtrack is rather uninspired and honestly really forgettable.”
- “I feel like a beat 'em up needs a decent soundtrack, but that's not the case here.”
- “Apart from the catchy theme song which was used from the show, most of the tracks are bland and uninspired.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game is well-optimized, offering excellent performance with support for 4K resolution, high refresh rates, and uncapped FPS. Users report smooth gameplay even on older hardware, such as the GTX 970.
- “Performance is very good, supports 4K+, high refresh monitors, and uncapped FPS along with the ability to remap controls.”
- “For those wondering about optimization: this game runs fine at 4K on a GTX 970.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the fast-paced action leads to unexpectedly funny and exaggerated outcomes, often resembling brutal yet comical scenarios. This blend of humor enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “I find it hilarious how some of my attacks play out; it just looks like I've brutally murdered them.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often leading to repetitive combat and movement challenges. Many feel that the grinding mechanics do not contribute meaningfully to the gameplay experience, making it more frustrating than fun.
- “Most of them are completely useless and tend to make the combat much more tedious than fun.”
- “This arc can be hard if your movement is funky, and you'll find yourself doing tedious movements and battles around the same types of scenery.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers decent replayability, rated 7/10, despite an initial gameplay duration of only about 5 hours. Players may find value in revisiting the game, but the short initial experience may limit overall engagement.
- “The game has replayability value, but the initial gameplay will last up to 5 hours at most.”
- “Replayability: 7/10”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game suffers from limited character development and storytelling, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement with the characters.
- “Limited character development and storytelling.”
- “Limited character development and storytelling.”