PowBall Renaissance

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PowBall Renaissance is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by POW Games and was released on August 1, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Brick breaking retro action hardcore Breakout fans will love. No distracting 3D backgrounds, gimmicks, or pointless storyline. Just pure smooth gameplay, 3 player mode, weapons, ammunition, store, galaxians and asteroids sub-games, many mysterious powerups, over 240 levels, and much more.

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replayability1 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

PowBall Renaissance offers a nostalgic experience with modern graphics and gameplay enhancements, making it a standout in the Arkanoid genre.
The game features a variety of modes, including single-player and local multiplayer, along with a level editor that provides extensive replay value.
Players can enjoy a wide range of power-ups and weapons, adding depth and strategy to the classic brick-breaking mechanics.

Some players have reported technical issues, including game crashes and poor performance on certain machines, leading to frustration.
The game has been criticized for lacking innovation, with some feeling it doesn't bring anything new to the genre despite its nostalgic appeal.
There are concerns about the developer's responsiveness and professionalism, with reports of negative interactions when seeking support.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Powball: Renaissance" have received positive feedback for their modern, crisp visuals that enhance the original retro aesthetic. Players appreciate the smooth animations and dynamic effects, including numerous explosions and moving elements, which contribute to an engaging visual experience. Additionally, the game offers a mod menu for custom graphics, allowing for further personalization.
- “The upgrade in visuals is also greatly appreciated: as before, there's tons of explosions, effects, and things just constantly moving - it's all very, very smooth.”
- “Play this game with your graphics cranked all the way up!”
- “The main updates lie in the graphics and mechanics.”
- “The original levels have been recreated with modern crisp graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features classic brick-breaking mechanics enhanced by a variety of power-ups, obstacles, and multiplayer co-op modes. While it may take some time to master the controls and weapon switching, the game ultimately offers an accessible yet challenging experience, with notable updates in graphics and mechanics that refresh the traditional formula.
- “The core gameplay is the typical brick-breaking style, featuring a huge variety of gimmicks, power-ups, and obstacles, along with multiplayer co-op modes.”
- “It takes a game or two to fully understand the gameplay and controls (especially if you adjust the deadzone) and get used to switching between weapons, but once you figure it out, the game is easy to play yet provides a good challenge.”
- “Great classic breakout gameplay with some interesting new mechanics added to the old formula.”
- “The core gameplay is the typical brick-breaking stuff, and there's a huge laundry list of gimmicks, power-ups, and obstacles, and even multiplayer co-op modes.”
- “The concept is the same, but the gameplay is quite different.”
- “It takes a game or two to fully understand the gameplay and controls (more so if you adjust the deadzone) and get used to switching between weapons, but once you figure it out, the game is easy to play yet provides a good challenge.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it drab and downbeat, while others appreciate its chaotic nature as part of the challenge, especially during timed stages. Overall, it seems to evoke a polarized response among players.
- “If I had anything negative to say, it's that the music is a bit drab and downbeat for my liking, and sometimes it can feel almost too chaotic once a stage's timer has run down all the way; but that's all part of the challenge, I suppose.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The inclusion of a level editor significantly enhances the game's replayability, offering players the potential for nearly infinite gameplay experiences.
- “It also has a level editor, which I have yet to try but pretty much ensures almost infinite replay value.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been overshadowed by controversy, with the developer allegedly attempting to suppress negative reviews and subsequently crafting a narrative in the comments section, leading to mixed perceptions among players.
- “The developer tried to get my review banned, and since that didn't work, he has made up a story in the developer's comment section, but I'll leave the reader to make up their own minds.”