Ionball 2: Ionstorm

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Ionball 2: Ionstorm is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ironsun Studios and was released on June 6, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ionball 2: Ionstorm is an arcade-style game with 3D graphics, offering a modern twist on classics like Breakout and Arkanoid. Players can battle through 60 levels and 3 boss levels, facing a variety of enemies with unique abilities. Upgrades such as machine-gun and rail-gun enhancements add an extra layer of excitement to this fast-paced, action-packed ball game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews

graphics30 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay that keeps players engaged and coming back for more.
Visually impressive with bright, neon graphics and a fitting electronic soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Offers a variety of upgrades and power-ups that add depth to the classic brick-breaking formula.

Mouse controls are frustratingly unresponsive, making precise movements difficult and leading to frequent losses.
The overwhelming visual effects can obscure the ball, making it hard to track during intense gameplay.
Game design choices, such as the inability to replay levels for grinding XP, can lead to frustrating experiences.

graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern, flashy 3D visuals and vibrant effects, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. However, many players find the overwhelming visual elements and dynamic effects can obscure gameplay, making it difficult to track the ball and leading to frustration. While some appreciate the retro-inspired design, others suggest lowering the graphics settings for a smoother and more manageable experience.
- “Ionball 2: Ionstorm takes the classic 'break all the bricks' formula, cranks the speed up to 11, throws in neon sci-fi visuals, and then laughs as you try to keep up.”
- “This happy Arkanoid ripoff has full 3D graphics, nice textures, decent effects, runs great in 4K, and even has a storyline/campaign mode as well as a more authentic arcade mode, and even controller customizability and of course native keyboard and mouse support.”
- “Outstanding graphics, sounds, and a pulse-pounding musical score complement the well-animated enemy designs.”
- “The game looks okay from a graphical standpoint, but it’s a little cluttered; there’s just too much going on with the effects and explosions that you will easily lose track of your ball and lose a life.”
- “All the fancy graphics, while very well done, are so flashy that it's hard for me to keep track of the ball.”
- “While I love breakout and was very keen to play this game, the graphics are too intense to clearly see and follow the ball - similar colors, too much going on.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its energetic blend of electronic, metal, and dubstep genres that complements the fast-paced gameplay. While some find the soundtrack repetitive or generic, others appreciate its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere and keep players engaged. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its vibrant and immersive experience.
- “Visually, it’s a bright, electric overload (in a good way), and the soundtrack matches the frantic pace.”
- “The music is absolutely perfect for this game.”
- “The space theme and the uplifting trance music fit the game nicely and there are online leaderboards, which might be a reason to play this game more often.”
- “But, apart from the soundtrack, the game has a very typical and not original 'space' aesthetic and gets too repetitive.”
- “I personally find the main menu music an annoyance and disturbing.”
- “The music is some annoying mix of one dubstep track and a bunch of crappy heavy metal, as if this game is trying to pander to the 'extreme' guys from Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, that get excited about extreme cheddar.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of simple mechanics and imaginative elements, featuring various power-ups and level designs that keep it engaging. However, some players find it frustrating due to complicated mechanics, a cluttered screen, and a lack of balance, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the fast-paced, arcade-style action and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic brick-breaker and pinball games, with solid graphics and a good soundtrack enhancing the experience.
- “Levels have lots of different mechanics, robots, portals, and stuff; quite imaginative.”
- “Gameplay is very rewarding, and if you don't have much time to launch a massive title, this one is just excellent to fill spare time.”
- “While the game mechanic seems identical to brick-breaker, the gameplay and action feel a lot like real-life pinball, and it thrills enough like real-life pinball that I would put this game above any of the video games based on actual pinball, and by a significant margin.”
- “Unlockables affect gameplay negatively at times.”
- “The campaign ends on a sudden death mechanic; the balance of things feels off.”
- “The physics feel wrong, the gameplay area is too constricted, the screen gets too cluttered, and, most annoyingly, the ball is often obscured by either the falling bonuses or pieces of the exploding aliens/bricks.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is considered minimal and simplistic, with a basic introduction sequence and a campaign mode that lacks depth. Players noted that while there is a narrative involving a mission to infiltrate a space station, it is overshadowed by awkward mechanics and a lack of engaging content, leading to a low overall rating for the story aspect.
- “This happy Arkanoid ripoff has full 3D graphics, nice textures, decent effects, runs great in 4K, and even has a storyline/campaign mode as well as a more authentic arcade mode, and even controller customizability and of course native keyboard and mouse support.”
- “"Endless survival" and story mode.”
- “The bat is not just some boring grey line, but a bow-like laser thingy on a mission to infiltrate a space station.”
- “Pretty simple game, just bounce a ball into stuff and press a button to activate powers. There's not much to it, no real storyline, just a little intro sequence introducing the map.”
- “Awkward mechanics and a very bland story.”
- “The game features 'endless survival' and a story mode, but neither is particularly engaging.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for performance issues, particularly with paddle mechanics and frame rates, especially on standard HDDs. While not game-breaking, players recommend setting graphics to minimum for a smoother experience, indicating a need for further polish and technical improvements.
- “The game is made in the Unity engine and has some performance issues, but nothing game-breaking or intolerable.”
- “The technical level could use improvement, as the game occasionally hangs while audio plays. It needs polish and optimizations.”
- “While SSDs may not experience performance issues, standard HDDs make these issues more significant.”
- “Set everything to minimum ('fastest' and 'minimize fx'), otherwise it is unplayable due to graphical effects and poor FPS/optimization.”
- “Poor technical level (game hangs here and there while audio plays, etc... needs polish and optimizations).”
- “Paddle performance is just horrible.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it entertaining and enjoyable for casual play. Many appreciate its nostalgic, old-school charm, likening it to classic 90s games, and highlight its ability to provide a lighthearted experience. Overall, it is considered a funny game that enhances the chill gaming atmosphere.
- “This is a really great game! I really enjoy it; it's a funny game to chill with. 10/10! If someone doesn't like it because it's 3D, you can change the camera view.”
- “Funny game! :)”
- “The game is very funny and is perfect if you don’t know what to play for a few minutes.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, with options to start new games for better scores and fewer deaths. The combination of engaging music, impressive graphics, and smooth gameplay, along with numerous upgrades, enhances the overall replay value and keeps the experience fresh.
- “Great music, awesome graphics, smooth gameplay, and loads of replay value.”
- “You can also opt to start a new game to try to raise your score higher and reduce your number of deaths. The replay value is good.”
- “The ball moves quickly, the explosions are a great distraction that makes it hard to follow the ball, and there are tons of upgrades to make the game exciting and give you different levels of replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game boasts impressive 3D graphics and runs smoothly in 4K, users have reported occasional stability issues, including freezes at the end of levels that require a forced exit. Overall, the stability is generally good, but these glitches can disrupt gameplay.
- “This happy Arkanoid ripoff has full 3D graphics, nice textures, decent effects, runs great in 4K, and even has a storyline/campaign mode as well as a more authentic arcade mode, and even controller customizability and of course native keyboard and mouse support.”
- “I experienced freezes a few times at the end of a level, so I couldn't exit the level or do anything, and was forced to alt+F4.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that caused the game to become unresponsive, requiring a restart.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its appealing atmosphere and engaging music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Very nice game with a captivating atmosphere and beautiful music.”