Liquid Pinball
- April 26, 2016
- RunServer
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Get on Apple Store"Liquid Pinball" is a physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate dynamic environments to guide a ball through various obstacles and into targets. The game features a variety of levels with unique layouts and challenges, and the ability to create and share custom levels with other players. With its intuitive controls and engaging gameplay, "Liquid Pinball" offers a fresh take on the classic pinball experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique concept of fluid physics puzzles that can be engaging for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.
- Some players found initial levels to be enjoyable and well-designed, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- The game can provide a brief distraction and entertainment for those looking for a simple puzzle experience.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes on launch and broken achievements, making it unplayable for many users.
- It lacks essential features such as customizable controls and graphics settings, which are standard expectations for PC games.
- The game is criticized for being a poorly executed mobile port that fails to meet the quality standards of modern PC gaming.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and enjoyable, providing a relaxing experience that contributes positively to the overall atmosphere. Users appreciate its calming effect, indicating that it enhances their gameplay experience.
“I like music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There's music.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and seemingly neglected, with particular issues reported regarding full controller support, especially with the Xbox 360 controller. Overall, players feel that the game suffers from significant stability problems.
“Buggy and forgotten, it seems.”
“Game specs claim full controller support, but it's really buggy with the Xbox 360 controller - shocking, I know.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are criticized for their low quality, with no options available for resolution adjustments or customization of graphics settings, leaving players unable to enhance their visual experience.
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Liquid Pinball is criticized for being a poorly executed mobile port on Steam, perceived as a cash grab by developers more focused on profit than quality. Users report that the game is not only lacking in substance but also broken, further diminishing its value.
“Liquid Pinball is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. Worse, it's broken.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide a fun experience.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding to be a mind-numbing experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The amount of grinding required is excessive, turning what could be an exciting adventure into a chore.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique twist on traditional tilting-ball mechanics by incorporating fluid dynamics, offering players a fresh and engaging puzzle-solving experience.
“A unique puzzle game that replaces the traditional ball mechanics with fluid dynamics, offering a fresh and engaging experience.”
“The gameplay is innovative, utilizing tilting mechanics in a way that feels both familiar and new.”
“Challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and precise control of the fluid make for an addictive gameplay experience.”
