FurBall

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FurBall is a multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Rapt Interactive and was released on July 30, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

FurBall Beta is Live! FurBall is a multiplayer, physics-based sports game where animals battle for athletic supremacy across a variety of incredible arenas. Play against friends across multiple platforms over the Internet. In FurBall, you play on teams of up to 2 players on each side in a battle of sports supremacy, attempting to score goals for your team while avoiding interference by your op…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

FurBall offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, making it suitable for players of all ages looking for a light-hearted distraction.
The game features cute animal characters with unique abilities, providing a whimsical and entertaining atmosphere.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, leading to laughter and memorable moments during matches.

The game suffers from a lack of meaningful single-player content and a very low active player population, making it difficult to enjoy as intended.
Controls and camera angles are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and making the game feel unpolished.
The presence of a toxic cash shop and mobile app-style monetization detracts from the overall enjoyment and value of the game.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as shallow and reminiscent of low-quality mobile apps, while others praise the vibrant visuals and compare them to classic titles like Super Mario 64. Overall, the aesthetic is described as bright and colorful, but lacking depth, and the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistent physics and control issues.
- “This game made me cry at the brilliant graphics, oh and the controls were superb; the music was as good as anything I have ever heard before.”
- “The graphics are straight out of Super Mario 64.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow; think of them as the cheap, bright, colorful plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
- “While I couldn't find this on the app stores, for all intents and purposes this is a mobile app... it has all the same qualities, from the mobile app tier graphics to the shallow gameplay you expect from mobile app cash harvesters.”
- “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the cheap, bright, colorful plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
- “(Don't even start with the visuals) the physics are all wacky; I think it also somehow flipped my controls when I pressed escape during a 'match'.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as exceptional and emotionally impactful, others find it unbearable and overwhelming, contributing to a frustrating overall experience.
- “Great music”
- “This game made me cry at the brilliant graphics, oh and the controls were superb. The music was as good as anything I have ever heard before.”
- “The music makes my ears bleed, and the fact that the UI for controls doesn't work only adds to the torture of participating in this game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The gameplay is characterized by mobile app-tier graphics and simplistic mechanics typical of cash-grab games, leading to a mix of frustration and amusement due to its unintuitive controls. Overall, while it lacks depth, some players find enjoyment in its absurdity.
- “The sheer stupidity of the controls and gameplay make it very fun.”
- “While I couldn't find this on the app stores, for all intents and purposes, this is a mobile app. It has all the same qualities, from the mobile app tier graphics to the shallow gameplay you expect from mobile app cash harvesters.”
- “The sheer stupidity of the controls and gameplay make it very frustrating.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its heavy reliance on mobile-style microtransactions, leading some users to label it a "cash grab." Additionally, technical issues such as limited refresh rate support and buggy controls have further detracted from the overall experience.
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “This feels like a furry cash grab, with limited options and numerous bugs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported that the game evokes strong emotions, with many expressing that it brought them to tears due to its stunning graphics and exceptional music, which enhance the overall experience. The combination of these elements contributes to a deeply moving gameplay experience.
- “This game made me cry with its brilliant graphics, superb controls, and music that is as good as anything I have ever heard before.”