Country Balls Io: Battle Arena

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Country Balls Io: Battle Arena is a real-time strategy game that lets you play as any country and battle for world domination. Gather an army, capture cities and outsmart enemies to become a legendary commander. With plenty of humor, the game offers a unique and tactical experience, but be prepared for some advertisements.

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Play Modes

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

Country Balls Io: Battle Arena screenshot

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,266 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

monetization165 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
Customization options for countryballs and the overall design are enjoyable.
The gameplay mechanics are engaging, allowing for strategic play.

There are excessive ads that disrupt the gameplay experience.
Players are frustrated by the inability to choose their starting country and the lack of meaningful upgrades.
The game can become repetitive and lacks sufficient challenge as players progress.

monetization
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players expressing frustration over forced ads and the inability to skip them. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the general consensus is that the frequency and length of ads are excessive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Additionally, there are complaints about the monetization model, which includes paying for cosmetic items and ad removal, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “I really like it, no ads... a great start!”
- “Very cool no ads I'm now loving this game.”
- “Omg it was awesome it had no ads I keep winning I love this game pls play it I was awesome don't you think?”
- “The amount of ads is unacceptable.”
- “Way too many ads, while I was trying to play the game I turned off my Wi-Fi so the ads would stop but the ads kept popping up, so it's not even worth your time; it's basically just an ad app.”
- “A badly made cash grab with everything locked behind ads.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the cartoonish characters and their expressions to be both funny and adorable. Many reviews highlight the comedic voice acting and entertaining plot, contributing to an overall enjoyable and humorous experience. Overall, the game is described as fun and filled with amusing moments that resonate well with players.
- “It's quite enjoyable, and the faces of these country balls are quite funny and adorable.”
- “Awesome and funny game, basically cartoony games aren’t interesting but this game's concept is really nice.”
- “Epic game, its takeover plot and the voices are so funny! 🤣”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The gameplay is generally considered decent with potential for improvement, but is hindered by excessive ads and a lack of meaningful multiplayer options. Players have expressed a desire for more control over gameplay mechanics, such as optional attacks on countries and unit production upgrades. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, others feel it lacks depth and excitement, suggesting that it could benefit from additional content and offline capabilities.
- “Decent gameplay and a ton of potential.”
- “Some ads but other than that gameplay is good!”
- “It's good gameplay.”
- “Some constructive criticism: make it optional to attack any country, not mandatory. There are way too many ads that hinder gameplay, and please add the option to choose which country you want to be; also, we are not all communists in Canada, haha.”
- “New game mechanics have made the game almost unplayable. For instance, unit production upgrades only work in the starting area, and if you lose that area, the AI will gain that area's upgraded unit production, which has almost cost me games.”
- “Way too many ads, no actual multiplayer, and the gameplay is as deep as a puddle.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users praising the good design and smooth performance. The cartoon art style is particularly appreciated, although some players express frustration with intrusive ads. Despite minor criticisms, the visuals contribute positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “The design is good, the graphics are decent, the game is smooth and honestly, I could play this game all day!”
- “It was nice, the graphics are good. I can't say this game is bad; it's actually good.”
- “Amazing! I love the cartoon art style.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users experiencing frequent freezes, particularly at the 'tap to start' screen, while others report no significant bugs or glitches. Overall, the stability issues seem to detract from the experience for some players, indicating a need for improvements.
- “The game freezes a lot.”
- “It just freezes at 'tap to start.' Refuses to proceed.”
- “Just freezes my phone.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, players express a desire for more music in the game, noting that the current sound design feels lacking or boring without it. While some users appreciate the existing music, many suggest that additional tracks or sound effects, like gunfire, would enhance the experience.
- “Best game! It's easy, I love the music. Bravo! I'm now level 20 in 1 hour. Make updates, and is this game online?”
- “I love that it has country balls and it has music.”
- “Best country balls ever, only it's missing some music, but it's okay.”
- “I like the game, but please make a gunfire exploding sound and add music because it only vibrates, so it kind of feels boring.”
- “Best countryballs ever, only it's missing some music, but it's okay.”
- “It has country balls and it has music, but it could be improved.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, causing devices to overheat during play. Additionally, players are frustrated by the heavy reliance on ads for rewards and progression.
- “Ads, ads, ads... The game is okay, but it's poorly optimized and makes your phone burn in your hand (made in Unity, lol). To win any awards or flags, you need to watch ads.”
- “The optimization is terrible; the game lags constantly and drains my battery quickly.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. It crashes frequently and the loading times are unbearable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story features a humorous takeover plot that users find entertaining, enhanced by engaging voice acting that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “The epic storyline kept me engaged from start to finish, and the humor in the characters' voices added a delightful touch.”
- “The plot twists were unexpected and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire game.”
- “I loved how the story unfolded, with rich character development and a captivating narrative that made me feel invested in the outcome.”