Puzzle Ball
- October 1, 2015
- Кашковский Антон
Get on Steam"Puzzle Ball" is a physics-based puzzle game where you navigate a ball through obstacle-filled levels, aiming to reach the finish with the highest score. The game offers a level editor for players to create and share their own levels, with ratings from other players determining your position in the Top Builders List. Points are lost over time, but bonus points can be earned for successful maneuvers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a level editor, allowing for user-created content and infinite replayability.
- The graphics are visually appealing and the gameplay is relaxing, reminiscent of classic marble-based games.
- It's an affordable option for fans of the genre, providing decent entertainment value for its price.
- The game suffers from poor execution, with critical bugs, unfinished content, and a confusing interface.
- Many of the game's texts are not in English, making it difficult for non-Russian speakers to understand the instructions.
- The puzzles are generally easy, and the game lacks sufficient built-in levels, leading to a feeling of incompleteness.
- graphics22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many praising the beautiful environments and relaxing visuals that enhance the overall experience. However, some users report significant performance issues, including drastic frame rate drops, and express a desire for better integration of graphical elements. While the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for additional functionality and improvements in certain areas.
“The beautiful environment and the relaxing graphics were amazing, so I bought this game hoping for the same experience.”
“Graphically, the game is fairly good. I am glad to find others who like this genre enough to create a game and add a level editor. I have to say thank you for that.”
“However, there is never so much challenge that you will get angry at the game, as the game does live up to its 'casual' tag. The beautiful graphics and the relaxing music combine to create a surprisingly fun experience, as watching each level's mechanisms come to life is fascinating, and there is some satisfaction in completing each level.”
“The game has issues with the graphics; one second I'm running it at 90fps, the next it drops down to 10fps.”
“The level editor has a block limit (come on, we're on the PC here) and I wish a few of the graphics blended in a tad better.”
“After dealing with the graphics, you will be treated to a menu with no logo and four buttons: 'levels,' 'editor,' 'options,' and 'quit.' Clicking 'levels' takes you to a bland screen with the 11 scenario levels shown, with the options to look at user levels.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing but limited in selection, contributing to a surprisingly enjoyable experience despite other gameplay issues. While some users find the music terrible, others appreciate its calming effect amidst the game's casual nature. Overall, the music serves as a backdrop to the game's visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“The beautiful graphics and the relaxing music combine to create a surprisingly fun experience, as watching each level's mechanisms come to life is fascinating, and there is some satisfaction in completing each level.”
“The relaxing music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game, making it a soothing experience.”
“While the music selection is small, it effectively complements the gameplay and adds to the casual vibe of the game.”
“The music is terrible, a mouse cursor always flashes in the middle of the screen, the menus overlap, there's no 'next level' option when you beat a level, you can't actually close menus in 2-player mode without exiting the stage or restarting the level, deaths are rather meaningless since there's no lives or penalty that I can see, and only about half of the vital text is in English, the other half in Dutch or something.”
“> small music selection”
“> relaxing music”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it interesting, while others feel it lacks significant impact or innovation. Overall, it appears to be enjoyable but not particularly groundbreaking.
“Interesting gameplay”
“Interesting gameplay”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including glitches such as tutorials appearing in Russian and erratic ball behavior, which detracts from the overall experience.
“There are a number of glitches in this game: tutorials in Russian, balls out of control, and it does its own thing.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's "infinite replayability" primarily due to its robust level editor, allowing for endless customization and new challenges.
“Infinite replayability with the level editor.”
“Infinite replayability with the level editor.”
