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Sadball

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69%Game Brain Score
replayability
graphics, music
96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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Sadball is a single player action game. It was developed by smallhex and was released on October 31, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Sadball is an expressive 3D platformer where you explore 48 hidden worlds filled with unique pins and mysterious fruits that alter gameplay. Master hundreds of tricks, engage in momentum-based combat with a dual parry system, and uncover a rich, atmospheric narrative seamlessly woven into fast-paced, stylish exploration. The game offers polished keyboard and controller support with an accessible learning curve.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging aesthetic, with impressive visual design and a strong narrative that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a deep and nuanced movement system that, while initially overwhelming, provides a rewarding gameplay experience once mastered.
  • The game has a lot of replayability with multiple levels and scoring methods, making it fun and addictive for players.
  • The lack of options for adjusting controls, sound, and camera settings can make the game frustrating to play.
  • The controls can feel unintuitive and elastic, leading to confusion when navigating the game world.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, such as the game not opening or loading into the void instead of levels.
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their exceptional visual design and ability to enhance the game's themes, with each new section introducing evolving visuals that evoke surprise and wonder. Overall, the aesthetic is considered a strong point, complementing the game's music and writing effectively.

    • “The music (good yet scarce), writing, visual design, level design, etc. all nail the aesthetic perfectly and make the themes so much stronger.”
    • “Each new section features evolving graphics that bring an element of surprise and wonder with every frame.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and look flat, making it hard to connect with them.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its quality and ability to enhance the overall aesthetic and themes, though some users find it lacking in quantity, with one reviewer expressing disappointment over the absence of music altogether.

    • “The music is good yet scarce, and it perfectly complements the writing, visual design, and level design, enhancing the overall aesthetic and making the themes much stronger.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, adding depth to the gameplay and making every moment feel more impactful.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, creating an emotional connection that elevates the entire gaming experience.”
    • “There's no music, and that sucks.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a well-executed platforming experience, featuring nuanced and engaging mechanics that enhance the overall enjoyment.

    • “All the mechanics of a platformer are there.”
    • “Very nuanced and interesting mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
    • “The difficulty spikes are poorly balanced, leading to an unfair experience.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the game offers significant replayability within each level, encouraging them to revisit and explore different strategies or outcomes.

    • “There is a lot of replayability in each level.”
    • “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse challenges.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh, making the replayability factor incredibly high.”
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Sadball is a action game.

Sadball is available on PC and Windows.

Sadball was released on October 31, 2024.

Sadball was developed by smallhex.

Sadball has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

Sadball is a single player game.

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