"Glow Ball" - The billiard puzzle game | Game Brain

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Physics based puzzle game type of billiards. If you like billiard games or love pool then this game is for you!

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Play Modes

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

"Glow Ball" - The billiard puzzle game screenshot

21%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

music5 positive mentions

The game features calming music that enhances the overall experience and helps players relax.
The glowing effects around the balls and pockets are visually appealing and add a unique aesthetic to the game.
The concept of combining billiards with puzzle elements is interesting and could be enjoyable with better execution.

The controls are frustrating, as they rely solely on keyboard inputs, making precise aiming difficult and leading to a lack of control over shots.
The game suffers from poor physics and level design, resulting in frustrating gameplay where one mistake can reset the entire level.
Overall, the game feels incomplete and poorly executed, with low-quality graphics and a lack of engaging content.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the relaxed gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the quality of the soundtracks, particularly those by Kevin MacLeod, others feel that the music does not always fit the game's atmosphere. A notable feature is the ability to skip tracks, which allows players to customize their listening experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “First of all, the music is very calming and soothing.”
- “There's some calming music to go with the very slow and chilled gameplay, but overall the game feels slow and boring.”
- “So when playing this game you are able to relax to the sound of calming music.”
- “A feature I really liked, that I'd like to see in every game, is the means to change the music at the press of a button.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as "ugly" and "cheap," particularly criticizing the menus and overall aesthetic. However, some players appreciated the glowing effects around the balls and holes, noting that they added a pleasing visual element. Overall, the graphical quality is seen as a significant drawback.
- “The glowing effect around the balls and the holes is a really cool idea to have as it is aesthetically pleasing to look at.”
- “The glow's the only part of the graphics that looks good.”
- “I do not have any problem with games that do not have superb graphics, but Glow Ball's graphics are amazingly ugly in a way I find it amazing people are able to create these kinds of graphics in 2014.”
- “The graphics are ugly, the menus are laughable in this day and age... the (pool) physics are broken. This game has zero redeeming qualities to it.”
- “The graphics are dog shit and there is no mouse support.”
- “The cheapest possible graphics - the menu is horrific.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is centered around a puzzle format that utilizes pool table mechanics with unique tables and pockets, accompanied by calming music. However, many users find the pace to be excessively slow and frustrating, with issues like poor hitboxes and the need to restart levels upon failure detracting from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players note that the game offers intriguing mechanics that require strategic thinking, particularly after the initial levels.
- “A puzzle game where you use the mechanics of a pool table, but instead of a pool table, you have a series of balls and unusual 'tables' and pockets.”
- “I tried it nonetheless and I have to say if you get past level 5, it has very interesting mechanics which afford a lot of thinking and planning.”
- “The gameplay could have been interesting.”
- “There's some calming music to go with the very slow and chilled gameplay, but overall the game feels slow and boring.”
- “Just no... game looks nice, but it's horrible, so slow gameplay and if you fail you need to restart the whole level... hitboxes are full of issues and programming too.”
- “Mechanics are awful.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is largely based on puns, which some players view as lowbrow, yet there is a recognition that personal connection to the humor can enhance its appeal. Additionally, the main screen's design is described as so poor that it unintentionally becomes amusing.
- “A pun is the lowest form of humor, unless you thought of it yourself.”
- “Especially the main screen looks atrocious and almost funny.”