Mindball Play

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+23

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a fun soundtrack, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players.
It's a fun and addictive game, especially when played with friends, offering a mix of competitive and casual gameplay.
The game is accessible, allowing for various control options including mouse and Tobii eye tracker support, making it friendly for players with disabilities.

The game suffers from unresponsive controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult for players to navigate effectively.
Multiplayer is lacking due to a small player base, which diminishes the overall experience and replayability.
There are complaints about the game's balance, particularly with AI competitors that can cheat, leading to an unfair gameplay experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and upbeat electronic tracks, reminiscent of early 2000s sounds, which enhance the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate the variety of 13 distinct tracks that keep the gameplay engaging, especially in multiplayer modes. While some reviews mention issues with controls and map design, the soundtrack consistently stands out as a highlight, perfectly complementing the game's aesthetic and fluid racing style.
- “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
33%
34%
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Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and engaging, with a consistent experience and enjoyable mechanics. However, some users express frustration with the physical controls, noting issues that detract from the overall experience. The game features creative storytelling elements that enhance the racing experience, requiring skill and mastery to fully enjoy.
- “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
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game features an interesting concept with well-crafted introductions for each race that effectively introduce mechanics, but is marred by unresponsive controls and the inclusion of a "cheater" in single-player missions. While the multiplayer experience shines, the single-player story mode is surprisingly engaging despite its flaws.
- “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.”
- “While this makes a great local and online multiplayer game with friends, the story mode is surprisingly well-considered here.”
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 a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrant visuals that could enhance gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 fun of the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users consistently rate the game's replayability highly, often giving it a perfect score of 10/10, indicating that the game offers significant incentives and varied experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
- “I keep coming back for more because each run reveals new secrets and challenges.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received negative feedback, with users expressing significant dissatisfaction, describing it as poorly executed.