Factory Balls
- May 7, 2019
- bartbonte
- 4h median play time
Factory Balls is a logic puzzle game where you manufacture custom balls to meet specific orders. With a variety of tools at your disposal, you must observe the target design on the shipping box and use your skills to create the correct ball. There is no time limit or penalty for mistakes, making it a relaxing and engaging experience. This updated version features new balls, tools, and levels for hours of problem-solving fun.
Reviews
- A nostalgic and enjoyable puzzle game that brings back fond memories of classic Flash games.
- Challenging yet intuitive gameplay that encourages logical thinking and problem-solving.
- Great for casual play with a good amount of levels, and many players express a desire for more content.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to a desire for more levels.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive once the mechanics are understood, reducing the challenge over time.
- There are complaints about the lack of accessibility options, such as colorblind modes, which can hinder the experience for some players.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its nostalgic and satisfying mechanics, offering a mix of relaxation and challenge. While some players find it enjoyable and intuitive, others note that it can become repetitive once all mechanics are learned. Overall, the game provides a solid experience with a good amount of content, though playtime varies significantly among users.
“This version is well worth the 4 hours of gameplay I got from it.”
“Other than that, the design is a fresh upgrade from the original; there's tons of content and gameplay is both satisfying and nostalgic.”
“The music is crisp and the gameplay is mostly intuitive, requiring experimentation all along, making it even better.”
“This is a fun puzzle game at first but once you figure out the mechanics it becomes repetitive.”
“Less than an hour of gameplay.”
“Once you've learned all the mechanics (around level 20 the last new thing is introduced, though the entire game is pretty unique) it steadily gets more difficult, but never truly stumping.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the music in the game, highlighting its crisp quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as setting the perfect tone, complementing the intuitive gameplay and charming visuals, making it a standout feature that adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the music is considered a significant draw for fans of both puzzles and engaging soundscapes.
“Thank you always for the quality games with intuitive puzzles, cute visuals, and great music.”
“The music sets the perfect tone to the game; a game that makes you think in different ways - ways that you don't normally think.”
“If you love puzzles and you love music, this and the other Bart Bonte games are worth checking out.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users praise the game's graphics for their quality, cuteness, and visual appeal, often highlighting them as a standout feature alongside the intuitive puzzles and music. While some comparisons between different games indicate varying preferences for graphics, the consensus remains that the design is excellent and enhances the overall experience. Additionally, suggestions for clearer visual feedback on gameplay mechanics have been noted.
“Thank you for your incredible puzzles and amazing graphics!”
“The concept is simple but the possibilities are endless, and the design and graphics are excellent.”
“From music to graphics to gameplay.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game features a small asking price and offers a good amount of content without intrusive ads or additional cash demands, allowing for an enjoyable and distraction-free experience. Players appreciate the value for money, highlighting the absence of ads and the inclusion of free bonus levels.
“No ads or extra cash demand either.”
“Great fun, no ads, no glitches.”
“There's no ads, which is good; you get to play the game with no distraction, even free bonus levels!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong replayability, offering a well-balanced challenge that encourages players to revisit its puzzles. While some users note that replaying may feel repetitive after a few runs, the overall consensus is that the game remains engaging and fun to play multiple times.
“A genius puzzler with great replay value and just the right amount of difficulty.”
“It is super fun, just challenging enough, and has great replay value.”
“Good replay value though.”
“I think the game has decent replay value, but it feels repetitive after a few runs through the puzzles.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay the game.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its nostalgic charm, with players fondly recalling the original "factory balls" as a beloved part of their childhood. While some miss the limited number of balls from the flash versions, the overall comedic elements remain a highlight for fans.
“I do love the funny factory balls game; the originals built my childhood.”
“Miss the flash version's limited number of balls (stop laughing), but it's still the same great puzzler.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as levels tend to feel repetitive and similar once players discover the optimal strategies for completion.
“The majority of these levels felt very similar, and once you figured out the best way to complete them, it became quite tedious.”
“Grinding in this game is a chore; it feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report a stable experience with the game, highlighting that it runs smoothly without any glitches or interruptions, and is free from ads.
“Great fun, no ads, no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags.”