Ping Pong Pufferfish
- December 4, 2021
- Xenon Lu
Get on SteamAim precisely to get into the glass jar. Ping Pong Puffership is a challenging puzzle game in which you toss a ball until it hits the jar. The fewer balls you use, the more points you get!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of levels that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a challenge for players.
- It offers simple mechanics that can be fun and addictive, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- Players appreciate the game's ability to test patience, accuracy, and logic, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, resembling outdated Flash games rather than modern titles.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating, with some levels being overly difficult due to small target areas and lack of power control.
- There are concerns about unethical review manipulation, leading to distrust in the game's positive reception.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and lack of depth, with basic 2D assets and limited mechanics that may not engage players seeking more complexity. While the difficulty increases with progression through levels, the absence of features like shot power control limits the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the straightforward mechanics for providing maximum fun.
“The gameplay becomes harder as you complete more levels.”
“With simple mechanics, maximum fun.”
“There's less gameplay depth here than Angry Birds.”
“It has the basic low-quality 2D assets, and the gameplay is very simple. For some reason, I can’t get more than 60 FPS.”
“It would be better if they added a mechanic so we can control the power of our shots.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, featuring a mix of outdated pixel art and amateurish MS Paint-style drawings. Reviewers note a lack of resolution options and customization settings, contributing to an overall unsatisfactory visual experience that detracts from the game's appeal.
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings. I won't deign to call these 'illustrations.'”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for featuring fake reviews and promoting other titles by the same developers, raising concerns about the integrity of the game's launch. Players express dissatisfaction with the presence of advertisements in a paid game, viewing it as an exploitative practice.
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
“The in-game store provides a variety of cosmetic items that enhance the experience without affecting gameplay.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant advertisements for other games by the same developers.”
“It seems like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional storyline, as it is designed as an arcade-style, level-based experience.
“It's an arcade-style level-based game, so it has no storyline.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with multiple users reporting poor performance and inefficiencies.
“The game is badly optimized.”
“Badly optimized.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been largely overlooked by users, with some indicating that it is irrelevant if the overall visuals are poor.
“The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience at all.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the music to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
