Glitchball

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Glitchball is a multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Reboot Arcade and was released on April 24, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Glitchball is a 2D Vaporwave party-game that's like soccer.... but the ball kills you. Use your jetpack and shield to deflect the incoming glitchball to score goals, kill players, and compete for dominance in a chilled out dead mall.Key Features

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

Glitchball features an engaging blend of arcade action and minimalist design, making it addictive and enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
The game's stylish graphics and pulsating music create an exciting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
It's a free game, showcasing the developers' commitment to making it accessible to a wide audience.

The controls are unintuitive and cannot be customized, which may frustrate players and limit accessibility for differently-abled gamers.
The game suffers from occasional bugs that detract from the experience, despite the developers' efforts to fix them promptly.
There is no online gameplay option, which limits the multiplayer experience and may disappoint players looking for competitive play.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art instead of modern visuals, while others appreciate the charming and cute art style, noting that it complements the smooth controls of the game.
- “The art style is really nice and cute, and the controls are really smooth.”
- “Fun little free to play with retro styled graphics!”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Fun little free-to-play game with retro-styled graphics!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on single-player experiences, as there is no online gameplay available. Overall, players find the gameplay to be straightforward and engaging.
- “There's no online gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and overly intrusive, with some players finding it distracting amidst the gameplay. While there is an option to reduce the music volume, the sound effects remain excessively loud, detracting from the overall experience.
- “You bounce a giant pinball around a pastel arena (ignoring the fact that vaporwave was more about neon than pastels) while annoying music blips at you.”
- “I can reduce the volume of the music, but the sound effects are still overwhelmingly loud.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more from the storyline.