PANZER BALL
- August 15, 2020
- Oz
Get on Steam"Panzer Ball" is a speedy 3D platformer, inspired by classic surf maps and bunnyhop modes. Race through single-player challenges or against friends in real-time multiplayer, with a server browser to customize your experience. Unlock new locations and master the ball's agile movements, in this easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master game. Join the community for experimental modes, playtests, and development updates.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and addictive wall-jumping mechanic that enhances gameplay, especially in well-designed levels.
- It has a simple yet engaging concept that is easy to learn but hard to master, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The community support through Steam Workshop allows for a variety of custom maps, adding replayability and creativity to the game.
- The game has a limited number of levels, which can lead to a feeling of repetitiveness and a lack of content.
- Many players find the difficulty level to be frustrating, with some levels being overly challenging and leading to rage quits.
- The transition from a free game to a paid model has disappointed some players, who feel it should have remained free or offered more content for the price.
- gameplay29 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging marble wall-jumping mechanic, which is easy to learn but challenging to master, offering a satisfying experience for players. While the movement mechanics are praised for their fun and complexity, the level design is noted as needing improvement to fully utilize these mechanics. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and smooth, with a high skill ceiling that encourages refinement and mastery.
“The game works best when it leans into its most interesting mechanic: marble wall-jumping.”
“Mechanics are extremely easy to learn, but hard to master.”
“The movement mechanics in this game are insanely fun to mess around with and get good at.”
“The mechanics in this game can be really complex (like when going for records and stuff), but unfortunately the level design stops way short of requiring it.”
“Mechanics are mostly simple on the surface, but as with any game like this, the application of the mechanics and timing become extremely complicated, so there's a lot to learn, refine, and improve on.”
“Edit: your framerate influences gameplay directly.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in its lighthearted approach and amusing jokes. While some players noted that the humor can become repetitive over time, many appreciated the game's comedic elements and its ability to provide a relaxing experience after a long day. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and entertaining platformer with a humorous twist.
“Super relaxing after a hard day's work, and super funny jokes too!”
“The game is comparable to Marble Skies but with some funny additions.”
“Fun platformer game with good multiplayer, funny too.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their modern aesthetics and impressive visual quality, especially considering it is a free early access title. Reviewers highlight the combination of great graphics and engaging gameplay, noting the game's appealing physics and overall fun experience.
“The graphics look amazing and the physics are out of this world for what this game is :) definitely check it out!”
“This game is fun, free, and has great graphics.”
“Great graphics and gameplay!”
“Graphics are subpar.”
“The visuals are simplistic and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting the absence of a narrative or meaningful plot. While there are campaign missions, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling, leading to a perception that the game does not prioritize a cohesive narrative experience.
“The campaign missions do have the option to turn on checkpoints; however, I feel like this goes against the flow of the game and you should try to reach the finish without checkpoints.”
“☑ no story”
“Story - no story”
“No story.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both engaging and rewarding, offering opportunities for casual play as well as intense competition for leaderboard rankings. Many enjoy the balance between short sessions and extensive grinding, making it suitable for various playstyles. Overall, the game is praised for its potential to provide countless hours of enjoyable grinding.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Great game; it has potential for thousands of hours of grinding for true try-hards, but also can be played casually and enjoyed!”
“This game has been a blast since the day I got it, but once you do get on the leaderboards, it feels very rewarding because you are what everyone looks at when they look at the leaderboards.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with some players enjoying the experience of playing while listening to their own music instead.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the gameplay experience.”
“I love playing this game while listening to music, to be honest.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game runs smoothly overall, users report significant bugs in the menus and settings, particularly with the "disable checkpoints" feature not functioning as intended. Additionally, the absence of replay or ghost features for personal or leaderboard use detracts from the overall stability experience.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“The performance is impressive, providing a consistently stable experience.”
“Menus and settings are very buggy, the 'disable checkpoints' feature just doesn't work.”
“There are no replay or ghost features for self or leaderboard, which is frustrating.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable despite its limited number of levels, as the challenge of achieving high scores and collecting stars encourages repeated play. The engaging mechanics, such as wall jumping, add to the fun and extend the game's longevity, making it a worthwhile experience for a free title.
“I didn't even realize I played this game this long. It is pretty fun bouncing around the map, attempting to wall jump enough so that your tiny life as a ball isn't ended prematurely. Even though there aren't a lot of levels, they are replayable if you want to get all those stars.”
“Very good for a free game; high scores mean each level has a lot of replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a preference for the game to remain free or, if monetization is necessary, to implement in-game purchases that do not detract from the overall experience.
“It should remain free, or at least offer in-game purchases.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
“It should remain free or at least offer in-game purchases.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, often leading to tears, indicating a deep emotional connection and impactful storytelling.
“I want to cry.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
