Red Ball 4

About

Red Ball 4 is a physics-based puzzle platformer, not a Hack and Slash game, with a lighthearted and humorous story. It boasts excellent game mechanics, visuals, and music, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. The game challenges you to roll, jump, and bounce through 75 levels of adventure. Despite some emotional story moments, the overall tone remains upbeat and fun.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics361 positive mentions

monetization617 negative mentions

monetization
704 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
1%
88%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequent ads and the limited life system. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for extra lives, others find the waiting time for life replenishment excessive and the ads intrusive, often interrupting gameplay. A common suggestion is to offer a premium version that removes ads and provides unlimited lives, which some players have opted for, but many still feel that the current ad frequency detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “There's no ads, so that's a nice bonus.”
- “This is literally the best game I ever played and it's so easy if you get premium because you have unlimited lives and all levels unlocked and no ads. I give this game 5 whole stars.”
- “Amazing! I love this game; it is a classic in my life. I paid to get unlimited lives and no ads, and it is epic.”
- “The game is spectacular but the only problem that I actually had was ads so it's better off turning off your connection.”
- “It's an absolute shame that this wonderful game has been ruined by ads.”
- “I hate that there's only five lives; the game is really really fun and also there's a lot of ads but it a good app.”
graphics
449 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
17%
3%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, creativity, and charm. Players appreciate the cute and smooth visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some have noted that improvements could be made in certain areas. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are amazing for a 2D game, and the animation is just cool. I love the whole plot.”
- “The graphics are clear, and I have no issues with the game glitching or acting slow.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, and the gameplay is very enjoyable. I love the different worlds and challenges.”
- “The graphics are weird and give no hints to complete level 7!!!”
- “The graphics are okay, but way behind other mobile games.”
- “Very bad game graphics, please don't download and waste your net and precious time.”
story
213 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and charm, often describing it as cute and engaging. While some find the narrative straightforward, others highlight its effectiveness in enhancing gameplay and providing motivation through various levels and challenges. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The story is super duper cool and thanks.”
- “This game is amazing; it has everything a good game needs like good & challenging levels, nice music, good & tough boss fights, awesome story, very well animated cut scenes, great & hard to get achievements, other playable characters other than just red ball, and over an hour of gameplay.”
- “It's a really good game and its story is very interesting and it makes it very suspenseful. I think it's the best game; everyone should try this game.”
- “The story is fine but the levels are kinda tricky!”
- “No actual storyline, though.”
- “It's so bad don't play it is so boring the story is trash it's just uhhhhh”
gameplay
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and challenging levels that gradually introduce new elements. However, many players express frustration with the life system, which requires long wait times to regenerate lives, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is considered fun and addictive, with a good balance of difficulty and enjoyable puzzle-solving elements.
- “This is a really good puzzle game, it has challenging gameplay and smooth controls.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of old platforms, but it remains fun, gradually challenging, and summarily rewarding.”
- “I completed it and I just loved playing it, the levels were challenging but not too hard, the gameplay is smooth, and overall it's just a really great game!”
- “As a programmer, this has horrible mechanics and balance.”
- “The game's mechanics and physics just don't make sense; you can randomly die from just touching a boulder if it's near a wall, and this would be fine if you didn't have to wait 15 minutes.”
- “Regenerating energy systems are the stupidest mechanic in mobile games, designed to make you extremely frustrated so you'll spend more money on them.”
humor
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
3%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the character designs, animations, and boss interactions to be particularly funny and entertaining. Many reviews highlight the amusing sound effects and quirky skins, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable gaming experience. Despite some complaints about ads and life limitations, the overall sentiment is that the game's humor adds significant value, making it a fun choice for players of all ages.
- “All the different skins are funny and worth unlocking, and the time trial adds a lot to it.”
- “This game is really fun; I enjoy playing Red Ball. The story is funny and cute.”
- “I love this game because you have tons of levels to finish, and you get to fight the boss in the last level. You have tons of characters; it's so funny!”
- “I love it soooooooo much, it's seriously not funny.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
35%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as iconic, nostalgic, and well-suited to the game's atmosphere. However, some players find the background music repetitive or irritating over time, suggesting the option to change tracks more frequently. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for many, it can also detract from it for some players, leading to a desire for more variety or the ability to turn it off easily.
- “And the one thing that makes this game stand out from the rest is its outstanding soundtrack for each of its episodes.”
- “This game is amazing; it has everything a good game needs like good & challenging levels, nice music, good & tough boss fights, awesome story, very well animated cut scenes, great & hard to get achievements, other playable characters other than just Red Ball.”
- “I love this game; the best game ever! The music is good, the graphics are good, it looks like this game was made for anyone and anything!”
- “The background music 😭 it's so... annoying... as if this was made for year olds.”
- “The music is a bit irritating after a while, but you're able to turn it off.”
- “It doesn't let you keep going on the ads to get lives; even if there is internet, the music is too loud. If I have it at the lowest setting other than 0, it's still loud, and I can't hear anything else!”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
7%
81%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal glitches, many others encounter frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during boss fights and ad interruptions. The presence of glitches detracts from the gameplay for several users, leading to frustration, although some still find the game enjoyable despite these issues. A consistent theme is the need for improvements in stability to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Anyways, thank you for such a wonderful game. No issues, no lag, and no glitches or bugs.”
- “Nice and very smooth, no glitches.”
- “Top 5 greatest games I have ever played and no glitches.”
- “The gameplay is good but some glitches/bugs appear while playing.”
- “So many glitches when you try to beat a boss, the game freaks out and crashes.”
- “Fun game when working, but very buggy and frequently boots me out.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from frustration and disappointment due to challenging mechanics and controls to profound joy and catharsis from its compelling storyline and emotional performances. Many players report crying during gameplay, whether from frustration or the impact of the narrative, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, while some find it frustrating, others consider it an emotionally powerful experience that can even alleviate feelings of depression.
- “It's an emotional experience 10/10”
- “Such an emotionally amazing and ambitious masterpiece of work.”
- “Most emotional storyline ever loved it so much made my parents cry with happiness because it took me out of my depression.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, particularly on older devices, and effective cloud save support. However, there are mixed opinions, with some users reporting poor optimization and performance issues, contrasting with others who highlight excellent performance and engaging gameplay.
- “Well, I did not like the premium unlimited lives where you have to pay, but other than that, it's a very smooth and optimized game for older devices, and it supports cloud save. Well done on that, developer.”
- “I don't know, but this is a very nice and super performance game. I think it's the best and in the top 10 ♥️🖤”
- “Very interesting and smooth performance 🔥🔥”
- “Really bad optimization, and the game sense isn't worth it.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, particularly due to long wait times for lives to recover and the frequent need to pay for premium features to enhance gameplay. Many feel that the game has shifted from its original, more enjoyable format to a money-driven model, making it less fun and more of a chore. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “The game is good if you buy premium; otherwise, it is tedious and annoying since you get one try every 15 minutes, and a lot of attacks instantly kill you.”
- “This is not how I remember this game years ago. The game already has ads, which are tedious enough, and now I need to pay for the nostalgic feeling of playing this game that was once not money-hungry.”
- “It is annoying and tedious because of having to wait 2 days for lives to recover, and the time trial is just as bad.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for changes to the game's system to enhance its replayability, indicating that the current mechanics may limit the game's long-term enjoyment and engagement.
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”