Block Buster Billy

About

Block Buster Billy is a puzzle game where you move blocks with digits and basic math operations to form numbers and equations. When you complete an equation, it turns into a big block you can move out of the way to open the treasure chest. Combining these simple rules with carefully placed blocks leads to some very challenging puzzles. Over 100 hand crafted levels Turn based gameplay Non-l…

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Block Buster Billy features a well-balanced difficulty curve, introducing new mechanics and challenges at a comfortable pace, which keeps players engaged.
The game includes a robust level editor that allows players to create and share custom levels, providing endless possibilities for puzzle-solving challenges.
The charming pixel art graphics and catchy soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

The game suffers from cluttered levels filled with unuseful pieces, leading to tedious gameplay rather than engaging puzzle-solving.
Difficulty scaling can be harsh, with some players feeling overwhelmed early on due to a lack of clear tutorial levels to guide them through the mechanics.
The aesthetics are disappointing, with repetitive music and a lack of variety in the tileset, making the levels feel monotonous.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
Block Buster Billy features engaging gameplay centered around sliding blocks to form equations that match a target number, with progressively challenging levels introducing diverse mechanics like teleportation tiles and ice blocks. The game is praised for its well-paced difficulty curve, charming pixel art, and catchy soundtrack, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages. Additionally, the inclusion of a level editor enhances the overall experience, allowing for creative gameplay opportunities.
- “As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter various obstacles and mechanics that add depth to the gameplay, such as teleportation tiles, ice blocks, and even more advanced math concepts.”
- “Its accessible gameplay, coupled with a level editor and vibrant visuals, offers a unique experience that is sure to delight players of all ages.”
- “At its core, Block Buster Billy's gameplay involves sliding blocks horizontally or vertically to create equations that equal the target number.”
- “But I did find the difficulty curve to be well-paced; the game starts off simple and sweet, teaching new mechanics as you go along, leading up to some grand challenges in the finals of the game.”
- “If you would like to take a peek at some gameplay, we have a playlist of our entire playthrough of the game over here, but keep in mind the game has gone through some massive changes, so quite a few of the levels may not be the same now.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Block Buster Billy feature charming pixel art that enhances the gameplay experience, with vibrant visuals and a catchy soundtrack that appeal to players of all ages. However, some users criticize the tileset for being unvaried and repetitive, leading to a lack of visual diversity across levels. Despite initial concerns about AI-generated art, the developer has since updated the cutscene graphics, which some players find endearing, though still simple.
- “Blockbuster Billy's charming pixel art graphics and catchy soundtrack complement the gameplay well, creating an overall enjoyable and immersive experience.”
- “Its accessible gameplay, coupled with a level editor and vibrant visuals, offers a unique experience that is sure to delight players of all ages.”
- “The new cutscene graphics are pretty simple and a bit goofy, but I find them endearing. I wholeheartedly recommend supporting the developer and this game!”
- “The game's aesthetics also disappoint: the tileset is exceptionally boring and unvaried, all levels look roughly identical except for the blocks themselves, and music and sound effects are repetitive.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Block Buster Billy is noted for being catchy and enhancing the gameplay experience, but it suffers from repetitiveness, which detracts from the overall immersion. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, the lack of variety in both the music and sound effects is a common criticism among users.
- “Blockbuster Billy's charming pixel art graphics and catchy soundtrack complement the gameplay well, creating an overall enjoyable and immersive experience.”
- “The game's aesthetics also disappoint: the tileset is exceptionally boring and unvaried, all levels look roughly identical except for the blocks themselves, and the music and sound effects are repetitive.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unchallenging, as much of the block-pushing feels like busywork rather than engaging puzzle-solving. While the fast movement speed may alleviate some frustration, it ultimately highlights the monotony of the tasks involved.
- “As a result, a significant fraction of the block-pushing in the game is not about making interesting moves in puzzles, but just tedious, unchallenging busywork to rearrange math formulas.”
- “And movement speed is fast, though this just underscores how tedious the block-pushing is.”