Gooba Ball

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Gooba Ball is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Mon Amiral and was released on May 28, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Gooba Ball is a puzzle game that utilizes physics to achieve the highest score possible—all before you hit the limit, and it's game over! Use critical thinking to combine two heads of the same type. Features VchiBan in their boneless and boned forms and a few cuddly cute friends.Features Global leaderboard Original music Arcade-inspired visuals Unique animations for combos

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Gooba Ball is an incredibly addictive and fun game, perfect for killing time and relaxing.
The art style is cute and charming, with vibrant graphics and satisfying sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience.
It's a free-to-play game with easy-to-understand mechanics, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The physics can feel inconsistent at times, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Some players have noted that the game lacks depth and could benefit from additional game modes or mechanics.
The requirement to connect a Twitch account for leaderboard features has been criticized as unnecessary and inconvenient.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, featuring cutesie animals and chibi anime characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth performance, although some express a desire for options to adjust certain sound effects. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, contributing to its fun and engaging gameplay.
- “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 of [i]gooba ball[/i] is something to behold.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, relaxing, and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its fun and vibing quality. Players appreciate how it complements the cute art style and simple yet engaging gameplay, often finding themselves humming the tunes long after playing. The soundtrack effectively creates a chill atmosphere, making it a perfect backdrop for both casual play and more intense moments.
- “The background music is also really relaxing, making for an almost sleepy time game session with each playthrough.”
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as both addictive and charming, featuring vibrant visuals and smooth mechanics that are easy to grasp. However, some players find certain mechanics frustrating, particularly when they limit placement options, and there is a noted lack of new features that affects replay value. Overall, the experience is a whimsical blend of fun and tension, appealing to fans of the vtuber community.
- “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
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a substantial narrative, with users expressing a desire for more lore and depth. While the quest to defeat a character named Rose is mentioned, the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience.
- “The quest to topple Rose continues!”
- “It would be a 10/10 if it had lore, because who doesn’t love a deep, convoluted backstory?”
- “The quest to topple rose continues!”
- “No storyline.”
- “It would be a 10/10 if it had lore, because who doesn’t love a deep, convoluted backstory for their vtuber balls?”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, describing it as more than just a game but an "emotional swing." The unique mechanics create a deeply engaging experience, leading some to refer to it humorously as the "best ball touching simulator of 2024."
- “It's not a game, it's an emotional swing.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is highly praised, featuring impeccable performance with no technical issues, smooth visuals, and user-friendly mechanics, making it a standout experience.
- “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.”
monetization
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Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads and hidden costs, which contributes to a positive experience as it remains a genuinely free game.
- “Also, no ads or hidden monetization :)”
- “Just a little free game with no hidden monetization.”
- “This game is just a little free game with no hidden monetization.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that almost every feature requires spending real money.”
stability
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Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no bugs or glitches encountered. The design is well-executed, and the gameplay mechanics, such as the responsiveness of the balls, contribute to a smooth and enjoyable experience.
replayability
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Overall, players find the game enjoyable and fun, contributing to its replayability; however, the absence of new mechanics can limit the overall replay value.
- “Simple and fun with lots of replayability.”
- “The lack of new mechanics makes the replay value quite limited.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The game feels repetitive on subsequent playthroughs, diminishing its overall replayability.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing name, "gooba ball," which resonates even with those who may not typically enjoy vtubers.
- “I don't like VTubers, but 'Gooba Ball' is a funny name.”