Bingle Bingle

About

"Bingle Bingle" is a Roulette Building game where you can construct your own Roulette wheel and develop strategies to earn scores and clear rounds. As you progress, you can upgrade your roulette, ball, and bets. With various unique items and tokens to acquire, your betting and ball can become more interesting, but beware as a wrong move could lead to starting over. How smart and lucky are you to beat the casino with your ultimate strategy?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 336 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept, combining roulette mechanics with roguelike elements, making it enjoyable for fans of both genres.
The visuals and sound design are appealing, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.
There is a lot of potential for future updates, with frequent developer engagement and community feedback being taken into account.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with unclear UI elements and poorly translated text that can lead to confusion during gameplay.
Many players feel that the game is overly reliant on luck, diminishing the strategic depth that is often expected in roguelikes.
The current content is limited, making it feel less substantial compared to similar games like Balatro, leading to a sense of repetitiveness.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative mechanics and addictive nature, while others criticize its convoluted design, lack of polish, and insufficient tutorials. Many users noted that while the core gameplay loop is solid and enjoyable, the user interface and overall presentation need significant improvements to enhance the player experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further refinement and content to fully realize its potential.
- “I put this in most innovative gameplay and if you like roguelikes you should play this.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet fun, changing wheel spaces, getting items, adding abilities and watching the ball spin.”
- “The core gameplay loop is amazing.”
- “Then there are questionable gameplay design choices and a bad UI, and this all together results in a game that's just not fun to play.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay itself is nowhere near as polished as Balatro.”
- “Descriptions of the game's many mechanics and upgrades are overly lengthy; they lack elegant wording or usage and feature far too many finicky calculations and percentages, the consequences of which are not easily understood.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun and eclectic nature, while others find it repetitive and lacking excitement. While the soundtrack is noted for its melodic qualities, several users expressed disappointment, stating that it becomes annoying or dull after a short period. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but falls short of expectations for variety and engagement.
- “The art is great, the music is great, even just the concept is great.”
- “The soundtrack, an eclectic fusion of melodic brilliance, elevates the gaming experience to unprecedented heights.”
- “I can't win for anything, but the music sure slaps.”
- “I turned off the music after five minutes; it's appropriate, but annoying after a point.”
- “There's only one music track that I've heard so far that fades out and loops; I ended up turning off the music after a bit.”
- “Music is fine, but I was expecting something more exciting like what was shown in the trailer.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the aesthetic and overall presentation as visually appealing and reminiscent of the balatro style. However, some players criticize the simplicity of the graphics and a lack of clarity in certain effects, suggesting that while the visuals are captivating, they may feel unpolished or lacking in depth during gameplay.
- “I absolutely love the aesthetic, and the game is fun.”
- “Starting with the positives: the game has a nice presentation; the sounds, music, and visuals are good and obviously reminiscent of Balatro style-wise.”
- “From the moment you lay your eyes on Bingle Bingle, you're ensnared by its breathtaking visuals.”
- “There's something disappointingly missing from the graphics in the actual gameplay that the concept is promising.”
- “The menus, the visuals, the sounds, it all has a bit of an unpolished feel to it.”
- “For the first point, the graphics are a little too simple and the wheel doesn't feel very weighty.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story aspect of the game features a quest system that offers unique rewards, enhancing gameplay with strategic choices. While some quests are deemed worthwhile, others lack significance, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the early access version presents a solid foundation with engaging mechanics, though players may find certain quests more beneficial than others.
- “There are quests you can complete during a run that will reward you with an ability or item when completed, which I think is a neat spin (pun intended).”
- “There is one quest that basically wins your run when you see it.”
- “There are quests you can do, but very few of them are actually worth exploring, I feel.”
- “There's the introduction of quests which gives you an upgrade/item after completing a given task that isn't available in the shop after defeating a boss.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as light-hearted and entertaining, with comparisons to other titles like Balatro, emphasizing a playful and relaxed experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in the context of engaging gameplay that encourages a fun, carefree approach.
- “I'd spend time making sure this review is funny, but I hear Bingle Bingle calling my name.”
- “Just like Balatro, but with a funny spinning roulette.”
- “If you want a relaxing 'funny build go brrr' game, definitely check out Bingle Bingle.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is lacking, with noticeable bugs and an unpolished experience that detracts from gameplay. While some strategies can be effective, the overall performance leaves much to be desired compared to similar titles.
- “I had high hopes and thought it would be similar to Balatro, but it's a bit buggy and unpolished.”
- “Best strategy I've found so far: bet on red, spin everything that doesn't let you bet on red, and hope for that one badge that freezes black pockets so you can only land on red.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability has potential, particularly with future updates and balance changes, but currently recommend waiting for improvements before diving in.
- “I think this game could have wonderful replayability in the future with more updates and balances, but for now, I'd personally recommend waiting for a few more updates before picking this one up.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring and tedious, lacking the unpredictability typically expected from a rogue-like experience.
- “Boring, tedious, and amazingly predictable for a 'rogue-like.'”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “It's just a repetitive cycle that drains the fun out of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews express concern that the game's monetization may be perceived as a cash grab, with players hoping that developer responsiveness to early access feedback will lead to improvements.
- “Hopefully this isn't a cash grab and the developers can take this early access feedback and improve the game.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”