Pig Eat Ball
- September 26, 2018
- Mommy's Best Games
- 15h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Pig Eat Ball, players navigate through challenging levels as Princess Bow, a pig who must eat balls to progress while avoiding obstacles and enemies. The game features over 200 levels, including bonus stages, and multiple modes such as local multiplayer and puzzle mode. Its unique mechanic of inflating after eating allows for strategic decision-making to solve puzzles and complete objectives.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and bizarre premise that combines humor, creativity, and engaging gameplay mechanics, making it a fun experience for players of all skill levels.
- The graphics and art style are vibrant and polished, with detailed pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- There is a significant amount of content, including a lengthy campaign, various mechanics introduced throughout the game, and multiplayer modes, providing plenty of replayability.
- Some players found the gameplay to be slow and repetitive at times, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
- There are occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, although they are generally not game-breaking.
- The overworld navigation can feel tedious, and some levels may not be as inventive as others, leading to moments of frustration.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun, innovative mechanics and smooth animations, offering a diverse experience that blends action, puzzle-solving, and racing elements. Players appreciate the game's ability to introduce new mechanics gradually while maintaining a humorous and surreal aesthetic, reminiscent of Nintendo's design philosophy. With a variety of levels, a level editor, and a unique arcade feel, the game provides a refreshing and engaging experience that keeps players entertained.
“Everything moves with the perfect amount of smoothness; so much work has been poured into every animation and ounce of gameplay, and the menus have a great layout with a lot of quality of life features.”
“The gameplay variety is really quite astounding: depending on the stage and how you play, it shifts between being a top-down action/shooter, a puzzle game, and even a racing game.”
“This game is a masterclass on how you introduce new mechanics to the player as it starts things off very simple and teaches players about the various ways you can play it.”
“But also throwing up is a mechanic and you can vomit the balls back up on the buggies and gross them out and make them hurl in response -- it's a chain reaction!”
“This introduces the second central mechanic of the game: barfing the accumulated balls out so you can squeeze through, and then eating them again as you come out on the other side.”
“Levels are pretty short and seem to mix up concepts to keep the gameplay fresh.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoony art style that combines a whimsical aesthetic with a nostalgic 90s vibe, reminiscent of classic arcade games. Players appreciate the lovely animations and bright colors, which enhance the overall experience, despite some minor glitches. The visuals effectively complement the game's humorous themes and varied gameplay, creating a charming and engaging atmosphere.
“I love the art style.”
“The graphics are lovely.”
“The graphical style is very cartoony and fits the whimsical themes of the game.”
“Visually, the world is bright with a bubblegum pop aesthetic, but also has a 90s-ish gross-out vibe.”
“The graphical representation definitely reminds me of the arcade games from the late 80s.”
“It's a hilarious mix of straightforward gameplay and absurd visuals.”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and thematic compositions that enhance the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the various worlds and gameplay elements. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's personality and charm, noting its ability to elevate chaotic moments and contribute to the game's whimsical atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the beautiful pixel art and engaging gameplay.
“It's a relaxing physics-based puzzle game that has silly humor, lovely graphics and animations, good music, and fresh gameplay.”
“The pixel art is beautiful and extremely detailed, and the soundtrack is surprisingly good and full of personality.”
“The music in the game fits the theme very well, with catchy tunes that complement the different worlds you play, and the sound effects have a great punch, creating a very charming sound.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the music itself is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a standout feature, blending silly antics and chaotic visuals reminiscent of 90s Nickelodeon cartoons, which creates entertaining and often hilarious situations. Players appreciate the lighthearted, absurdist comedy that complements the engaging gameplay, enhanced by a vibrant aesthetic and catchy music. Overall, the humor is well-executed, making the game enjoyable both in single-player and its amusing local multiplayer mode.
“It's a relaxing physics-based puzzle game that has silly humor, lovely graphics and animations, good music, and fresh gameplay.”
“Also, the chaos that can happen sometimes on screen, accompanied with the great music tracks, creates some hilarious situations that are just fun to watch.”
“The humor of the game is right on point and has a 90s Nickelodeon cartoon feel to it.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as quirky, charming, and filled with fun, featuring an adventurous porcine princess and a whimsical setting that includes a variety of missions and engaging characters like talking clams. Players navigate a colorful overworld with distinct zones, encountering playful elements like pillbugs while pursuing their main objective of collecting "yummies" in compact stages. Overall, the narrative is both strange and delightful, enhancing the game's overall appeal.
“The story is really strange but in an awesome way that makes things interesting and fun.”
“Playing as the adventurous, porcine princess Bow (whose royal father is a snappily-dressed space station impresario with a birthday cake for a head), you explore an overworld divided into a half-dozen distinct zones, littered with all manner of thematic paraphernalia and mischievous pillbugs. You can spend a good amount of time just seeking out-of-the-way goodies here, but your main goal lies within a cadre of talking clams, who usher you into the game's more compact 'main' stages, where you race to ingest every last 'yummy' in sight and sally forth to the next challenge.”
“The story is weird, fun, and cute.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
“While the game has a whimsical premise, the execution of the story is shallow and fails to develop any meaningful connections with the player.”
“The plot twists are predictable and the dialogue often feels forced, leaving little room for genuine emotional investment.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features vibrant graphics but is marred by occasional glitches and bugs that, while noticeable, do not significantly impact the overall experience.
“The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that the developers seem to have overlooked, significantly impacting the overall experience.”
“There are frequent stability issues that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy the otherwise engaging content.”
“While the graphics are vibrant, the presence of persistent glitches detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is enhanced by its unique art style and character design, which complement the diverse gameplay mechanics that shift between various genres, including action, puzzle, and racing. This variety not only keeps the experience fresh but also allows for a dynamic exploration of characters within different contexts.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game rewarding, as it offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment, particularly in the challenging final areas, even for those who may not consider themselves highly skilled gamers.
“The final areas provided a very satisfying challenge and made me feel accomplished when I persevered.”
“I was able to punch through the game without too much frustration, which made the emotional journey even more rewarding.”
“The game evoked a deep sense of connection and empathy, making me feel invested in the characters' stories.”
