Gum Ball Run

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Gum Ball Run is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Glenn Verheij and was released on October 7, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Gum Ball Run is a free to play fast paced 3D platformer with online multiplayer where Gum Balls race against each other through procedurally generated obstacle courses to become the #1 Gum Ball in the Gummieverse!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 586 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Gum Ball Run is a fun and chaotic game that is best enjoyed with friends, offering a unique blend of racing and platforming mechanics.
The game features vibrant graphics and catchy music, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its current player base issues, the game shows potential for growth and improvement, with regular updates and a dedicated developer.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making online multiplayer nearly impossible and leaving many to rely on single-player content.
Recent updates have locked previously accessible content behind a paywall, frustrating players who feel cheated out of their progress.
Technical issues, such as crashes on startup and poor lobby systems, hinder the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fluid mechanics, engaging core systems, and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay challenging and rewarding, others criticize it for being generic or plagued by bugs and microtransactions. Overall, it offers a blend of fun mechanics and strategic elements, though opinions vary on its execution and enjoyment level.
- “The plot, the character development, the gameplay is just chefs kiss.”
- “The gameplay is where Gumball Run truly shines.”
- “The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, with intense movement mechanics that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Game designs are pretty generic and the gameplay itself is not great.”
- “Not fun, full of bugs, bad gameplay.”
- “Ill give this game a meh, its a good game, its just that something really annoying is that you can't turn your screen, I mean, are you really so lazy you can't make a turning screen mechanic.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some users praising the vibrant, cartoonish low-poly style that adds charm and personality, while others criticize the overall low quality and aesthetic choices, particularly in relation to the game's pricing. While the visuals are described as engaging and creatively designed, there are concerns about their suitability for a top-tier title on platforms like Steam. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of fun and adventure, but opinions vary significantly on their quality and value.
- “The vibrant 3D graphics and dynamic environments make each race feel fresh and challenging, while the online multiplayer feature adds a competitive edge that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “First and foremost, the visuals are a feast for the eyes.”
- “The game is beautifully designed, with bright and colorful graphics that are both charming and engaging.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
- “The game makes it such a point to collect as much experience as you can, or you can pay tons of money to a game that's just so ugly graphically.”
- “The actual gameplay and physics are great, the art style is cute, but it's ruined by microtransactions.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and vibrant tunes that enhance the whimsical atmosphere, making gameplay more enjoyable. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as a masterpiece that elevates the overall experience and evokes strong emotions. With great sound design and unique tracks for different maps, many consider it one of the best soundtracks in gaming for 2023.
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention, as it complements the game perfectly.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the whimsical atmosphere of Gumball Run, featuring catchy tunes that enhance the overall fun factor.”
- “The game’s music is an expression of art that transcends language and culture, evoking emotions and thoughts that are unique to each individual listener.”
- “Exciting music while jumping across platforms in different dimensions will make your day... until you rage quit.”
- “The music absolutely rips, like there's no reason the music has to go as hard as it does.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to evoke laughter through fun mechanics and entertaining gameplay, especially when enjoyed with friends. Many reviews note the game's comedic elements, such as funny character designs and amusing race dynamics, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. However, some players express disappointment over missing features and a lack of player engagement, which could hinder its potential for fun.
- “Rest in peace to this unknown gem that made me laugh till my sides ached and showed me one of the best times I've had playing a game since I was a child.”
- “Spent 3 hours just messing around with friends laughing and having a great time.”
- “Hilarious, high adrenaline racing.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth, with some players feeling that the reliance on multiplayer interactions substitutes for traditional storytelling and level design. While single-player missions are short but enjoyable, recent updates have restricted access to previously completed content, leading to frustration. However, one player praised the game as a "masterpiece of storytelling and gameplay," indicating that experiences may vary significantly among users.
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Gum Ball Run is a masterpiece of storytelling and gameplay.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “☐ no story”
- “So all the progress I had made and the missions I already completed are no longer accessible to me.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing recent updates for introducing overpriced season passes and microtransactions that feel exploitative. While the game offers quality content, many users feel that the monetization strategies detract from the overall experience, labeling them as "shameless cash grabs."
- “While the quantity and quality of the new levels is good, I do have to criticize some of the updates to the monetization of the game.”
- “While the quantity and the quality of the new levels is good, I do have to criticize some of the updates to the monetization of the game.”
- “Some other monetization methods, however, rubbed me the wrong way.”
- “With the new update, the timed missions are now only accessible with their season pass type in-game purchase, which is overpriced.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable and fun, especially for multiplayer sessions, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as problematic collisions and erratic mechanics.
- “Very buggy, but fun.”
- “Fun little game to play with friends, even if the placement is a bit buggy.”
- “Collisions sometimes are pure BS and mushrooms that are launching you high up are buggy as hell, very annoying.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by upbeat and catchy tunes that enhance the excitement and whimsical feel of the experience, particularly in the context of racing. Players appreciate the relaxing ambiance, which complements the fun and engaging gameplay, creating an overall enjoyable environment.
- “The upbeat and catchy tunes not only enhance the overall atmosphere but also contribute to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of each race.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the whimsical atmosphere of Gumball Run, featuring catchy tunes that enhance the overall fun factor.”
- “I really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of the game as well.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming and tedious, suggesting that it requires significant improvements such as longer levels, easier experience gain, and quality-of-life features. Many recommend implementing a system to allow players to set a specific number of races before returning to the lobby, as well as a party function for group play to alleviate the grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It needs a lot more and much longer levels, easier grinding for experience, a few quality of life features, and an obvious fix on the prices.”
- “To fix this, I think we should be allowed to set an amount of races won before being sent back to the lobby, like 5 or so. I think that way it wouldn't be so tedious, and maybe a party function too for groups trying to play.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, describing it as a generational defining experience that offers an emotional rollercoaster through its vibrant and diverse environments, all while fostering a wholesome community.
- “This generational defining game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through its vibrant and diverse worlds.”
- “The next Fall Guys competitor in the making with the most wholesome community.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting it as a standout aspect of the game that enhances both the plot and gameplay experience.
- “The plot, the character development, and the gameplay are just chef's kiss.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, making each character feel real and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, their growth is both believable and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with players expressing frustration over its performance issues and suggesting that it requires significant improvements to run smoothly.
- “For those who thought this was a bitcoin miner, it's not. These games are just poorly made and need to be optimized better.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which completely ruins the immersion.”