Road to Ballhalla

About

Road to Ballhalla is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Torched Hill and was released on August 5, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 304 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Road to Ballhalla features clever level design that introduces new mechanics and challenges, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
The game combines rhythm-based elements with humor, providing a fun and entertaining experience as players navigate through obstacles.
The controls are tight and responsive, allowing for precise movement, which is crucial for overcoming the game's challenging levels.

The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for players aiming for 100% completion, which may lead to repeated deaths and a steep learning curve.
Some players may find the humor and taunting messages annoying rather than funny, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, with a main campaign that can be completed in a few hours, potentially leaving players wanting more content.

gameplay
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
64%
3%
The gameplay in "Road to Ballhalla" is characterized by its solid mechanics and innovative level design, which frequently introduces new challenges and obstacles, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the blend of humor and rhythm-based elements, although some find certain mechanics frustrating. Overall, the game offers a satisfying mix of challenge and fun, enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack and responsive controls.
- “The gameplay is solid enough to stand on its own, with the comedy being a bonus.”
- “The levels are set up to teach you the different mechanics while challenging enough to make you want to beat them.”
- “The game does a great job coming up with unique ways to use the different mechanics and obstacles to make each level feel unique.”
- “The gameplay is rather simple.”
- “There were enjoyable moments, but when the developers of the game know mechanics are trash or annoying and then mock you for failing due to those mechanics, it does not leave me with a positive overall impression.”
- “The music is so-so and the gameplay can be more frustrating than it deserves to be.”
music
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
48%
3%
The music in "Road to Ballhalla" is widely praised for its excellent synchronization with gameplay elements, enhancing the overall experience by guiding players through obstacles that react to the beat. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's quality, describing it as vibrant and engaging, though some note that individual tunes may not be particularly memorable. Overall, the music is considered a critical component of the game, contributing to its charm and challenge while creating a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is a masterpiece of downtempo electronica that provides the basis for the gameplay.”
- “The music is excellent too, serving not only as a guiding function for the rhythm required for this game, but a yummy treat in itself.”
- “The soundtrack is hugely important here, since some traps activate and deactivate by following the rhythm of the music that is playing in the background, so playing with the music on is a must if you want to avoid dying more times than you normally would.”
- “The music is so-so and the gameplay can be more frustrating than it deserves to be.”
- “This makes it seem repetitive and almost forgettable, unlike the Shatter soundtrack, which is also similar with constant tempo but done extremely well.”
- “Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the music style, but the mechanic certainly adds another interesting layer to gameplay.”
humor
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
4%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, with many players finding the narration, text prompts, and overall writing to be genuinely funny and engaging. While some reviews note that the humor can become repetitive, the majority appreciate its refreshing and self-aware style, which enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it enjoyable and entertaining for players.
- “The humor in the game is actually pretty good and refreshing.”
- “The writing for the introduction of those mechanics is spectacularly funny.”
- “Road to Ballhalla is genuinely funny as the 'narrator' tries to trick you and taunts you when you fail.”
- “The in-game text is jokey, taunting, and occasionally deceptive, but I find it lacks genuine humor, and the gameplay is nothing special at all.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often fall flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “While the game tries to be funny, most of the jokes miss the mark, leaving me feeling more annoyed than amused.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
39%
7%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, colorful, and clean visuals that complement the gameplay and soundtrack. However, some critics noted a reliance on minimalist design, suggesting it lacks the depth expected from contemporary PC graphics. Overall, while the aesthetic is appealing and fits the game's theme, there are concerns about its originality and execution.
- “And the art style is amazing - I loved the all neon, tron-like design; it fits great with this type of game.”
- “The graphics are clean, sleek, and good-looking.”
- “The soundtrack is as vibrant and alive as the futuristic styled graphics, which are also of exceptional quality.”
- “Lazy minimalist graphics were used as a substitute for doing the work required to produce contemporary PC graphics; this shouldn't be too surprising coming from a console game.”
- “This isn't the best of the rolling ball puzzle/action games on Steam, and the console portiness and lazy graphics (is it so hard to hire an artist?) make this impossible to recommend.”
- “The PC controls are pretty bad, with no mouse control in the menus and weird audio levels in the options, and with no advanced graphics it's preset or bust.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for its gameplay mechanics, with no major narrative arc. Players encounter some humorous writings that provide hints or mislead them, but overall, the focus is on engaging level design and mechanics rather than a traditional storyline. While the game is charming and enjoyable, it lacks a substantial narrative, making it more of a mechanically driven experience.
- “Rarely do I get to say that an incredibly simple game with seemingly no place for a story to be developed is well written.”
- “Nice story, well evolved throughout the game level by level at increasing difficulty.”
- “The game itself doesn't have a story, but throughout your experience you will find some writings that will either help you out by pointing out traps, or trick you into trying something that will lead to your death.”
- “There is no major storyline; you are just shown new things like lasers and different colored orbs and blocks, how to get past them, and move on to more new things.”
- “Just be aware that this is a very simple game which is very mechanically oriented – there is no real story, just a series of well-designed mechanical challenges.”
- “The game itself doesn't have a story, but throughout your experience, you will find some writings that will either help you out by pointing out traps or trick you into trying something that will lead to your death.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Ballhalla offers a solid replayability factor through its leaderboard system, speed runs, and secrets, despite being a relatively short game that can be completed in about 3 hours. The inclusion of a user-friendly level editor and workshop support further enhances its replay value, although the lack of multiplayer may limit some players' interest in replaying. Overall, it is considered to have high replayability, rated around 7.5.
- “Ballhalla is very well made and has a leaderboard system, allowing for replayability and competitiveness.”
- “The game is fairly short; it could probably be completed in about 3 hours if you're particularly good at it, longer if you're not. However, it's good fun and offers a decent amount of replayability in the form of speed runs and secrets.”
- “It also includes a level editor that is actually pretty easy to use, along with workshop support, which adds even more replayability.”
- “The absence of multiplayer stifles replayability.”
- “The game is fairly short; it could probably be completed in about 3 hours if you're particularly good at it, longer if you're not, so that might be worth considering. It does offer a decent amount of replayability in the form of speed runs and secrets.”
- “While it includes a level editor that is easy to use and workshop support, the overall replayability feels limited.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes occurring every 5-15 minutes, disrupting gameplay and forcing players to restart the application. While some users report no glitches, the small freezes and lack of windowed mode contribute to an overall frustrating experience.
- “I found no glitches at all.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “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.”
- “Due to the freezes, I couldn't get past the second stage with several objects moving simultaneously.”
- “Fun, but the game does not support windowed mode; small freezes make it unplayable.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game's monetization model is inappropriate for a paid PC title, likening it to a free mobile game or a mini-game that should be unlocked rather than sold at full price.
- “It feels more like a mobile game that should be free with ads between levels, or a minigame you unlock on a fictional game console you find in a bigger game, not a PC game that costs money.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls; it feels like the game is designed to squeeze money out of players.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game's design evokes strong emotional responses, though it's unclear if these feelings were the developers' intended outcome. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, highlighting the game's ability to resonate with players on a personal level.
- “The game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me feel joy, sadness, and everything in between.”
- “I was deeply moved by the characters' stories; their struggles felt so real and relatable.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience and leaving a lasting impact.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often boring, with many levels feeling like a chore to complete.
- “However, many of these levels are tedious to get through.”
- “I found it tedious to the point of boredom.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent music, vibrant graphics, and well-designed levels that contribute to an immersive experience. The combination of tight controls and a charming sense of humor further enhances the overall ambiance.
- “The music creates an amazing atmosphere, and the graphics are vibrant, giving a very good feel.”
- “Lovely atmosphere and humor.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game focuses on performance evaluation, where players are rated based on their orb collection and checkpoint restarts. Success is measured not just by lives lost, but also by the number of shiny orbs collected during gameplay.
- “At the end of the level, your performance is rated based on both the number of orbs collected and the number of times you had to restart from a checkpoint.”
- “Performance is graded not only on how many lives you lost but on how many shiny orbs you managed to pick up on your journey throughout the trial.”

Skip Critic Reviews

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Road to Ballhalla
Savingcontent.com
80%

Skip Game Offers

Buy Road to Ballhalla

14h Median play time

10h Average play time

2-14h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Road to Ballhalla

92%1.7kreviews

EDGE

2011

Arcade Action Adventure

+13

92%346reviews

Escape Goat 2

2014

Casual Platformer

81%3.1kreviews

140

2013

Arcade Platformer

66%546reviews

Mushroom 11

2015

Casual Action Adventure

87%494reviews

Splasher

2017

Casual Platformer

More games like Road to Ballhalla

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Road to Ballhalla is a arcade racing game.

Road to Ballhalla is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Road to Ballhalla.

Road to Ballhalla was released on August 5, 2016.

Road to Ballhalla was developed by Torched Hill.

Road to Ballhalla has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Road to Ballhalla is a single player game.

Similar games include EDGE, Escape Goat 2, 140, Mushroom 11, Splasher and others.

Road to Ballhalla

Platforms