Gooba Ball

About

"Gooba Ball" is a physics-based puzzle game where players combine identical characters, known as VchiBan, to achieve high scores before reaching the limit and facing game over. The game features global leaderboards, original music, and arcade-inspired visuals with unique combo animations. Players can interact with various forms of VchiBan, both boned and boneless, and cuddly creatures throughout the game.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 938 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is free, fun, and highly addictive, making it a great time killer.
The art style is cute and vibrant, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
It features simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.

The physics can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
Some players find the need to connect a Twitch account for score submission unnecessary and cumbersome.
The game lacks a storyline or deeper mechanics, which may limit its long-term replayability.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The graphics of "Gooba Ball" are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring chibi anime characters and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and engaging audio, although some express a desire to mute certain celebratory sound effects during gameplay. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is cute, and you can never go wrong with cutesy animals and chibi anime styled characters.”
- “With vibrant visuals, buttery smooth performance, and mechanics that are a breeze to pick up, Gooba Ball is a gem.”
- “The art style of Gooba Ball is something to behold.”
- “The graphics and sounds are cute, although I wish there was a way to turn off the horns that play to celebrate combos, while still being able to enjoy the little 'boop' noises of the orbs dropping, as the combo horns can get a bit obnoxious during casual sessions.”
- “Graphics that toe the line between charming and disturbingly detailed.”
- “The art style is cute, and you can never go wrong with cutesie animals and chibi anime styled characters.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall experience without becoming repetitive. Players find it both fun and trance-inducing, often leading to memorable moments that linger long after gameplay. The combination of vibrant art and engaging tunes creates a chill atmosphere that complements the simple yet challenging mechanics.
- “It’s the soundtrack to your descent into madness, and you’ll be humming it long after you’ve put the game down, whether you want to or not.”
- “The art style is very cute, the music is catchy, and the gameplay, though simple, sometimes gets really tense.”
- “The controls are incredibly tight, the physics are very well balanced, the music is a bop; literally made me late for work because I locked it too hard on it.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
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The gameplay is described as highly addictive and enjoyable, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that are easy to learn. However, some players find certain mechanics frustrating, particularly when they limit space for further actions, and there is a noted lack of new mechanics that could enhance replay value. Overall, the vibrant visuals and catchy music contribute to a charming experience, despite some gameplay limitations.
- “The gameplay is as addictive as it is absurd.”
- “It's a glorious, unapologetic mashup of addictive mechanics and the vtuber community's whimsical charm.”
- “With vibrant visuals, buttery smooth performance, and mechanics that are a breeze to pick up, Gooba Ball is a gem.”
- “I find that mechanic rather annoying when you have gotten the biggest ball, because you may have a little space above it that you are still combining them in (and some small ones stuck underneath it) that suddenly expand right up to the line, so that you have nowhere to place the next ball.”
- “Lack of new mechanics does make replay value quite limited.”
- “The gameplay, though simple, sometimes gets really tense.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and a coherent narrative, with players expressing a desire for more lore and a complex backstory to enhance the experience. Many feel that the absence of a storyline detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that a richer narrative could significantly improve the game's appeal.
- “The quest to topple Rose continues!”
- “Would be 10/10 if it had lore, because who doesn’t love a deep, convoluted backstory for their vtuber characters?”
- “No storyline.”
- “Would be 10/10 if it had lore, because who doesn’t love a deep, convoluted backstory for their vtuber balls?”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting its absence of DLCs, microtransactions, and ads, which contributes to a relaxed gaming experience. The consensus is that it offers a straightforward, free experience without hidden costs.
- “Finally a chill game without DLCs and microtransactions. Thank God!”
- “Also, no ads or hidden monetization :)”
- “Just a little free game with no hidden monetization.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Gooba Ball is highly praised, with reviewers noting its impeccable performance and smooth gameplay, free from any technical issues or stutters. The vibrant visuals and user-friendly mechanics further enhance the overall experience, making it a standout title in terms of optimization.
- “And, in a rare triumph of gaming, the performance is smoother than a vtuber’s carefully curated persona, with zero technical hiccups.”
- “- impeccable performance; not a stutter in sight.”
- “With vibrant visuals, buttery smooth performance, and mechanics that are a breeze to pick up, Gooba Ball is a gem.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not clearly articulated in the provided texts, which focus more on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement. Users seem to appreciate the challenge and enjoyment of the game, but there is a lack of depth in expressing emotional connections or experiences.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches and highlighting its well-made design. The gameplay elements, such as the balls, are described as easily readable and reliable, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, players find it to be a stable and frustration-free alternative to similar games.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is considered simple and enjoyable, offering significant replayability. However, the absence of new mechanics may restrict its long-term replay value for some players.
- “Simple and fun with lots of replayability.”
- “The lack of new mechanics makes the replay value quite limited.”
- “The absence of fresh gameplay elements significantly reduces the incentive to replay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing name "gooba ball," which resonates even with players who typically do not enjoy VTubers. Overall, the humor appears to be a standout feature, appealing to a broader audience despite personal preferences.
- “I don't like VTubers, but 'Gooba Ball' is a funny name.”