Road to Ballhalla

If you can take the difficulty on the chin, you'll experience a broad range of top-notch puzzles, that are well-executed and overlaid with a cheeky, playful tone. Rolling a ball around around a level shouldn't be this much fun.

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Road to Ballhalla is a rhythm-based platformer where you guide a ball through challenging mazes. Solve puzzles, avoid obstacles, and reach the exit in time with the beat. With a quirky sense of humor and various difficulty settings, it's a fun and addictive game for both rhythm game veterans and newcomers.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

music11 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features precise controls, appealing visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Level design is varied and creative, with a good difficulty curve that keeps players engaged and challenged without feeling unfair.
The humor and playful commentary from the developers add a lighthearted touch, making the game enjoyable despite its challenging nature.

The game can be frustratingly difficult, leading to moments of rage quitting, especially for players who may not enjoy high-stress gameplay.
Some players have experienced technical issues, such as freezing during gameplay, which can disrupt the experience.
The humor may not resonate with everyone, and some find the taunting text and excessive confirmation screens to be annoying.

music
24 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in "Road to Ballhalla" is widely praised for its ability to create an engaging atmosphere and enhance gameplay, with many players noting how well it syncs with the visuals and level design. The soundtrack is described as awesome and integral to the experience, guiding players through challenges and contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game. However, some users experienced technical issues where the game would freeze, leaving only the music playing, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “The music creates an amazing atmosphere, and the level design and progression are excellent, complemented by vibrant graphics.”
- “Speaking of sound, the entire idea behind the game is to follow the beat, letting the music guide you in order to tackle the trials that await you on your journey to the promised land of Ballhalla.”
- “Road to Ballhalla provides fun levels and interesting ideas wrapped in an awesome soundtrack.”
- “This is my kind of game, but unfortunately every 5-15 minutes it just freezes in the middle of a level, where only the music continues to play, and nothing else can be done except killing the game through task manager.”
- “Road to Ballhalla is a lot of fun, with a great visual style and soundtrack, let down by an unenjoyable difficulty level.”
- “Speaking of sound, the entire idea behind the game is to follow the beat, to let the music guide you in order to tackle the trials which await you on your journey to the promised land of Ballhalla.”
gameplay
20 mentions
40 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
Ballhalla features simple yet perfectly executed mechanics that evolve through progressively challenging levels, introducing new gameplay elements to maintain player interest and avoid monotony. The game boasts responsive controls, a steady difficulty curve, and intelligent puzzle design that effectively utilizes its mechanics, all complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Overall, it offers a blend of retro charm and innovative concepts, appealing particularly to fans of arcade-style gaming.
- “This game has good controls with or without a gamepad, a steady difficulty curve, and good introductions to new gameplay features.”
- “A great union of retro flair and novel concepts, strengthened by solid mechanics and some great music; Road to Ballhalla is sure to provide many with at least some entertainment, especially those who favor arcade-style gaming.”
- “This gameplay is however embedded into a number of challenging levels with some really nice features.”
- “Different puzzles make intelligent use of the gameplay mechanics.”
- “Each stage gets progressively more difficult, augmenting new elements of gameplay to keep you interested, helping to avoid the common pitfall of tedium and staleness that plague so many other titles.”
humor
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the narrator's wit and the clever puns throughout the gameplay to be particularly enjoyable. The comedic elements, including funny settings and humorous writing, contribute to a lighthearted experience that complements the game's engaging mechanics. However, the appreciation for humor may vary among players, making it a subjective aspect of the game.
- “The controls are precise, the visuals and the music are really appealing, and the humor is spot on (although this may differ from person to person).”
- “The narrator is really funny and on point.”
- “Will update further as necessary, but if you're hankering for a unique style of rhythm game and/or platformer with a sense of humor, I can definitely recommend this one.”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their vibrancy and appeal, contributing to an overall wonderful aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of precise controls and engaging visuals, which, along with the music, create an immersive atmosphere.
- “The graphics are vibrant and give a very good feel.”
- “I'm continually surprised at the interesting things that come up in each level and the overall setting and aesthetics are wonderful.”
- “The visuals and the music are really appealing.”
story
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely viewed as lacking, with reviewers noting that it feels minimal or non-existent, akin to "Thomas Was Alone" but without a compelling narrative. Instead, the focus is on gameplay mechanics, level design, and atmospheric music, which overshadow any narrative elements.
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring every 5-15 minutes during gameplay, forcing players to terminate the application through the task manager.
- “This is my kind of game, but unfortunately every 5-15 minutes it just freezes in the middle of a level, where only the music continues to play, and nothing else can be done except killing the game through task manager.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent music that enhances the experience, vibrant graphics that contribute to a strong visual appeal, and well-designed levels that support engaging progression. Overall, the combination of these elements creates an immersive and captivating environment for players.
- “The music creates an amazing atmosphere, and the graphics are vibrant, giving a very good feel.”
- “The atmosphere is enhanced by the tight controls and excellent level design, making for an immersive experience.”
- “The combination of vibrant graphics and captivating music truly elevates the atmosphere of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features an easy-to-use level editor and workshop support, significantly enhancing its replayability by allowing players to create and share custom content.
- “It also includes a level editor that is actually pretty easy to use, along with workshop support which adds even more replayability.”