Blocky Ball

About

Blocky Ball is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Lange Studios LLC and was released on March 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Blocky Ball is a brand new take on a classic concept! Take on your friends in a 1v1 or 2v2 to fly through the sky and and score points against each other! This soccer style online multiplayer game provides quick effortless matches from random opponents or your friends!

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Blocky Ball is a fun and engaging multiplayer game that is enjoyable to play with friends.
The game features a unique 2D soccer-style gameplay that adds a challenging twist reminiscent of Rocket League.
It's free to play, making it accessible for a wide audience, and has a supportive community on Discord.

The game requires a third-party account for access, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
There is a lack of meaningful single-player content and a dwindling player base, making matchmaking difficult.
The controls are often criticized as clunky and unsatisfying, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as low-quality, stylized, and reminiscent of console games, while others appreciate the unique art style. Overall, the visuals are considered subpar compared to leading titles on Steam, lacking the polish expected in a modern gaming experience.
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and to be considered one of the best games on Steam, the graphics have to be some of the best on Steam.”
- “The atmosphere of the score paired with the dazzling visuals and immersive controls are on par with classics such as Minecraft and Elden Ring.”
- “It has a good art style and the people who say the controls are bad are wrong.”
- “This is, I guess the best you could put it, a dead PvP ripoff of Rocket League but with worse graphics and on a 2D plane, because, you know, I guess the developer didn't know games like Rocket League exist.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylized/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with multiple users noting that there is no compelling narrative or progression beyond the repetitive gameplay. The lack of storytelling elements leaves players feeling unengaged and uninspired.
- “The gameplay is repetitive and uninspired, featuring basic movement and no compelling story or progression beyond simply playing matches.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “No story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it repetitive and lacking in depth, while others praise it for being simple yet incredibly fun and addictive. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on player expectations for complexity and engagement.
- “Simple game with incredibly fun and addicting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and uninspired, featuring basic movement and no compelling story or progression beyond simply playing matches.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a deceptive cash grab, with users highlighting the prevalence of microtransactions and a cash shop that detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers express strong disapproval, labeling it as exploitative and not genuinely free, ultimately recommending against it.
- “Of course this isn't a nice or genuine product; it's a nasty cash grab misleadingly pushed as free, but it's for profit and features that toxic mobile app-like cash shop... never okay, really.”
- “Even after that, this still isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “I cannot recommend this dead PvP cash grab to anyone.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as very funny, making it an enjoyable experience, especially in tournament settings, and it's available for free.
- “Very funny game, for free, perfect for tournaments!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating score, stunning visuals, and immersive controls, drawing favorable comparisons to classic titles like Minecraft and Elden Ring.
- “The atmosphere of the score paired with the dazzling visuals and immersive controls is on par with classics such as Minecraft and Elden Ring.”