Big Big Baller

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Big Big Baller is a single player action game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on August 31, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Big Big Baller" is a single-player action game with good mechanics and graphics, offering humorous destruction of city structures and other players' balls. Despite its free-to-play model, the game is riddled with ads and bugs. Subscription options grant rewards such as ad removal and new balls.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 7,482 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

monetization343 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
The graphics are enjoyable and the concept of rolling over objects is satisfying.
Many players find it easy to win, making it a casual and enjoyable experience.

The game suffers from excessive lag, especially when the player's ball gets larger.
There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
Players often feel they are only competing against bots rather than real people, making the game less engaging.

monetization
357 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some understand the necessity of ads in free games, the consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great game, almost no ads!!!”
- “Fun game but do not buy the no ads options.”
- “I'm happy to sit through a short video to support the devs, but when I click on the watch ad to double XP or get free coins or bonus spins and it tells me no ads available, then has the cheek to spring an ad on me just for clicking play again, I think the devs need to go back to the drawing board.”
- “Decent game but the ads completely ruin the overall experience.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is ridiculous and kills the enjoyment of it.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
graphics
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
35%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting issues such as low resolution, lag, and choppy performance, particularly on high-end devices. While some players appreciate the visual style and find the graphics enjoyable, a significant number express frustration over the game's performance and request improvements. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics have potential, they require significant enhancement to meet player expectations.
- “Graphics are great, objective is fun, all great things to say about this game.”
- “The graphics are wonderful, it feels real!”
- “I always win amazing graphics amazing gameplay amazing everything!”
- “Incredibly low frame rate even on a fairly high-end phone, even while the graphics of the game are pitifully low-res and extremely simplified polygons with very plain textures.”
- “Blotchy graphics, jerky gameplay, poor instruction for new players.”
- “You know it's not a good sign when your game has shoddy graphics and you can barely move because of all the lag.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
47%
13%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the core mechanics and fun factor, but expressing frustration over significant lag, poor controls, and excessive ads that disrupt the experience. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay easy to learn, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, leading to boredom. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but hampered by technical issues and intrusive advertising.
- “The gameplay is excellent.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay so freaking much that I can't stop playing!”
- “It's fun, the games are brief, gameplay is pretty easy to learn and master.”
- “I do love this game, however the past couple of updates have caused the gameplay to seriously lag.”
- “Blotchy graphics, jerky gameplay, poor instruction for new players.”
- “Extreme lag in gameplay.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, glitches, and unresponsiveness reported by users. Many players experience crashes upon startup or during gameplay, particularly when the ball size increases or in specific maps. Overall, the game's performance is marred by these persistent bugs, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “I used to play this game a lot, but now all of a sudden, the game won't start or it loads, and you think, 'Yeah great, I'm in,' but as soon as you hit play, depressingly the game freezes, no matter how many times you go out and back in, it repeats itself: play, oops, frozen.”
- “For the past month+, it either won't open or freezes immediately on opening.”
- “This game always glitches and in my opinion has very low quality.”
humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
7%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious to control a giant ball that absorbs everything in its path, including buildings and people, without any apparent concern from bystanders. The absurdity of the gameplay, combined with funny skins and amusing ads, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience that keeps players laughing throughout. Overall, the game is described as a fun and ridiculous romp that excels in delivering comedic moments.
- “There's something so funny about controlling a huge ball that absorbs anything it touches, all the while people and cars don't seem to notice or mind.”
- “Omg, this game is so ridiculous and funny.”
- “One of the best and most hilarious games I've ever played!”
- “Too many ads, not funny to anybody.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “Jokes that miss the mark and lack originality.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, users report significant optimization issues with the game, experiencing frequent stuttering and lag, even on high-performance devices like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Many players note that the game was previously smoother but has since become difficult to control due to its inconsistent performance. Despite its appealing visuals in advertisements, the actual gameplay suffers from noticeable jerky motion.
- “This game jerks most of the time, but randomly becomes smooth and then back to jerky. Maybe you guys haven't optimized it for the awesome chips of these devices.”
- “It's a nice game, but it doesn't run smoothly at all and it's very laggy.”
- “I think the game has become less optimized for current devices.”
- “Look for stuttering motion and that's the AI.”
- “This is probably not even a problem with the app as much as an issue of my phone's underwhelming performance.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it repetitive and boring, while others appreciate it. However, many players are frustrated that the game's music overrides their personal music apps, requiring them to restart their music after each game. Overall, the soundtrack seems to lack the excitement it once had, leading to dissatisfaction among some players.
- “I like the game and I also like the music that goes with it.”
- “When I turned off my phone, the music was still playing.”
- “And it wouldn't be such a bother except it overrides my music ads, which means I have to exit the app, reopen my music app, and restart it after every game.”
- “Music/soundtrack was better before; I used to get excited while watching the countdown before you start rolling, but now it's just not the same.”
- “The same boring music is just boring.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some find the gameplay mechanics and lag to be overwhelming and disorienting, leading to feelings of sickness, others describe the experience as incredibly fun, evoking strong emotional responses that can even bring them to tears.
- “I want to cry, it is so, so fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, but it quickly turns tedious and repetitive, diminishing the overall experience.
- “It's fun for about 10 minutes, then it becomes tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “After a while, the grind just feels like a chore rather than a rewarding experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for additional gameplay modes, particularly a campaign story mode, suggesting that such an enhancement could significantly elevate the game's popularity and success.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”