Mindball Play

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Mindball Play is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Mentalytics Team and was released on July 11, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Mindball Play" is a competitive game that measures players' focus and calmness using brain-computer interface technology. Spain's Mentalytics Team developed this unique game where players use their mental skills to move a ball towards the opponent's goal. With various game modes, Mindball Play offers a fresh and engaging experience for up to eight players, making it a perfect choice for parties and gatherings.

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Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

music7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay, especially when played with friends, offering a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic marble games.
Beautiful graphics and a great soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable even in short bursts.
The game is accessible with various control options, including compatibility with the Tobii eye tracker, making it inclusive for players with disabilities.

Multiplayer is lacking a player base, making it difficult to find matches without friends, and the game can feel repetitive over time.
Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience, especially for new players.
The game suffers from bugs and design issues, such as unfair AI competitors and a lack of clear navigation, which detracts from the overall fun.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and upbeat qualities, reminiscent of early 2000s electronic tracks, enhancing the overall experience. With a diverse soundtrack featuring 13 engaging tracks, players find the music complements the gameplay well, making it enjoyable both solo and in multiplayer modes. While some reviews mention issues with controls and map design, the consensus is that the music stands out as a highlight, adding to the game's fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Perhaps it's the neon colors or the cheerful electronic music that sounds like those produced around the early 2000s.”
- “The music is fantastic and suits the game brilliantly; the levels are well made and the aesthetic is spot on too.”
- “The soundtrack is fun and goes with the fluid style of the racing; the levels are all pretty varied and switch from little turns and moves to the long fun swervy tracks.”
- “The maps are boring, the effects are boring, the music is boring.. and the game doesn't work correctly.”
- “Perhaps it's the neon colors or the cheerful electronic music that sounded like those produced around the early 2000s.”
- “Also, you won't need background music because the OST has some bangers.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and engaging, with a consistent experience and enjoyable mechanics. However, some users have criticized the physical controls and mechanics as problematic. The game features entertaining story elements that enhance the racing experience, and mastering the gameplay may take time, but is ultimately rewarding.
- “Guaranteed balls to the wall, very fun and addictive gameplay!”
- “This game is absolute crap; the physical controls and mechanics are so poorly designed and not working correctly.”
- “No ambiguity in gameplay.”
- “Consistent gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's story is noted for its interesting concept and well-considered narrative elements, such as engaging intros for each race that introduce mechanics. However, it is marred by issues like unresponsive controls and the inclusion of a "cheater" character in single-player missions, which detracts from the overall experience. While the story mode has its merits, it ultimately struggles due to these gameplay frustrations.
- “While this makes a great local and online multiplayer game with friends, the story mode is surprisingly well-considered here.”
- “Each race has a fun intro blurb that tells a story while introducing mechanics: like McCheaty finding an illegal stash of pickups.”
- “An interesting concept, ruined by [spoiler]censored[/spoiler], unresponsive controls, and the game thinking that it's fun to include a 'cheater' in the single-player missions.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their beautiful environments and well-designed layouts, complemented by impressive physics that enhance the overall visual experience.
- “The game has some really beautiful environments, and the graphics are exceptionally well designed and laid out.”
- “Great physics and beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrant visuals that draw players in.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently rate the game's replayability as exceptional, often giving it a perfect score of 10/10. This high rating suggests that the game offers diverse experiences, multiple pathways, or engaging mechanics that encourage players to return for additional playthroughs.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic choices and multiple endings.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of character builds and strategies.”
- “I keep coming back for more because each run reveals new secrets and challenges.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the campaign is polarizing, with some players finding the presence of a cheating bot named 'Mr. Cheaty' amusing, while others view it as frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received negative feedback, with users expressing significant dissatisfaction and describing it as poorly executed.