Ionball 2: Ionstorm

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 618 reviews

graphics60 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
It offers a nostalgic feel for fans of classic Arkanoid-style games, with engaging gameplay and various power-ups.
The game has a good replay value with multiple levels and a challenging difficulty that keeps players engaged.

Mouse controls are frustrating and unresponsive, making precise movements difficult and leading to a poor gameplay experience.
The visual effects can be overwhelming, making it hard to track the ball amidst the explosions and flashy graphics.
There are significant issues with the game's mechanics, including a lack of controller support and a confusing level selection system.

graphics
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
46%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern, vibrant 3D design and impressive effects, but many players find them overwhelming and distracting, making it difficult to track the ball during gameplay. While some appreciate the eye-catching visuals and smooth performance at lower settings, others report lag and clutter that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, with potential for enjoyment if settings are adjusted appropriately.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are sharp, the music is kicking, and the two different game modes are both very satisfying.”
- “Great music, awesome graphics, smooth gameplay, and loads of replay value.”
- “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.”
- “Sometimes it's difficult to track the ball because of the flashy graphics.”
- “All the fancy graphics, while very well done, are so flashy that it's hard for me to keep track of the ball.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
40%
6%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of electronic styles, including dubstep, trance, and metal, which many players find fitting and energizing for the gameplay. While some appreciate the dynamic and pumping soundtrack that enhances the experience, others note that it can become repetitive or overwhelming, particularly with the fast-paced action. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its originality and appeal.
- “The music is absolutely perfect for this game.”
- “Great game, fun to play and good soundtrack.”
- “Outstanding graphics, sounds and a pulse-pounding musical score complement the well-animated enemy designs.”
- “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
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its imaginative mechanics, rewarding experience, and fun arcade style, with many noting the variety of power-ups and enemy types. However, some players find the gameplay too fast-paced and cluttered, leading to frustration with certain mechanics and a lack of balance, particularly in boss levels. Overall, while the game offers a nostalgic brick-breaker feel with modern twists, it struggles with complexity and visual clarity at times.
- “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.”
- “Great music, awesome graphics, smooth gameplay, and loads of replay value.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's story is considered minimal and simplistic, with a basic intro sequence and a campaign mode that lacks depth, earning a low score of 2/10. While it features a unique premise involving a laser bat on a mission, the overall narrative is described as bland and awkward, with players able to skip missions but still required to complete levels.
- “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.”
- “The bat is not just some boring grey line, but a bow-like laser thingy on a mission to infiltrate a space station.”
- “"Endless survival" and story mode.”
- “Pretty simple game, just bounce a ball into stuff and press a button to activate powers, not much to it, no real storyline, just a little intro sequence introducing the map.”
- “Awkward mechanics and a very bland story.”
- “Story 2/10”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
40%
The game, developed in Unity, suffers from notable performance issues, particularly with paddle mechanics, leading to poor frame rates and occasional hangs, especially on standard HDDs. While these issues are not game-breaking, players are advised to lower graphical settings to improve playability. Overall, the game requires further optimization and polish to enhance the technical experience.
- “I guess the game is made in the Unity engine and has some performance issues, but nothing game-breaking or intolerable.”
- “The game has some technical issues, such as hanging during audio playback, which indicates it needs polish and optimizations.”
- “While SSDs may not experience performance issues, standard HDDs can significantly impact the game's performance.”
- “Paddle performance is just horrible.”
- “Set everything to minimum ('fastest' and 'minimise 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).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as funny and enjoyable for casual play. The comedic elements are likened to a nostalgic 90s style, making it a great choice for those looking to unwind. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, earning high ratings from users.
- “The game is very funny and is perfect if you don’t know what to play for a few minutes.”
- “Very funny old-fashioned 90's 2D ball game.”
- “Funny game :)”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The game offers strong replayability, with players able to restart to improve scores and reduce deaths. Enhanced by great music, impressive graphics, and smooth gameplay, the variety of upgrades and challenges keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, users consistently highlight the game's high replay value.
- “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 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game generally runs well, especially in 4K, and features a variety of modes and controls. However, users have reported occasional stability issues, specifically freezing at the end of levels, which can disrupt gameplay and require a forced exit.
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its pleasant ambiance and engaging music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Very nice game with a captivating atmosphere and beautiful music.”

Buy Ionball 2: Ionstorm

Videos

87%765reviews

Titan Attacks!

2012

Casual Shooter

83%397reviews

Syder Arcade

2013

Arcade Shooter

79%638reviews

Ultratron

2013

Arcade Shooter

+11

46%373reviews

RADical ROACH Remastered

2014

Casual Simulation

97%3.5kreviews

Bit Blaster XL

2016

Action

74%975reviews

Really Big Sky

2012

Arcade Shooter

94%10kreviews

Beat Hazard

2010

Casual Shooter

59%311reviews

Super Killer Hornet: Resurrection

2014

Arcade Action Adventure

91%896reviews

Shatter

2010

Arcade Puzzle

79%1.7kreviews

BEEP

2011

Simulation

Ionball 2: Ionstorm

Platforms

About

Buy Ionball 2: Ionstorm