Simple Ball: Extended Edition
- July 25, 2016
- Antizero company
Get on Steam"Simple Ball: Extended Edition" is a hardcore Arkanoid-style game with unique physics and 90+ challenging levels. You'll encounter 16 random bonuses and engaging arcade gameplay as you help a ball navigate a parallel universe and return to its home world. The game also features a plot, vivid special effects, and a gradual increase in complexity. In the main menu, enjoy music by Bulat Mustafin.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is inexpensive and offers achievements and trading cards, providing some value for players.
- It features a variety of levels and obstacles, which can make the gameplay more engaging for a short period.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and actively works on patches to improve the game.
- The physics are inconsistent and often lead to frustrating gameplay, with the ball bouncing unpredictably.
- Controls are unreliable, with issues in both keyboard and mouse support, making the game difficult to play.
- The overall design is unpolished, with distracting visuals and a lack of variety in level design.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being distracting and hard on the eyes, with many users noting that the aesthetics detract from gameplay. The user interface is confusing and poorly designed, while the overall visual quality is deemed unattractive and unplayable after the initial level.
“Graphics move smoothly but unplayable after the first level.”
“The aesthetics are distracting, hard on the eyes, and even hide the ball at some points.”
“Every visual is bad: the UI makes no sense (lives on the top left of the screen with a 3 hearts icon, but it doesn't change no matter how many lives you have), graphics are ugly, and the PC monitor-like play field with a weird angle is not appropriate.”
“Strange graphical design choices are tough on your eyes.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it as repetitive and lacking variety, often describing it as a mere loop with minimal sound.
“Music!!!”
“The music is a trash loop with almost no sound except when bouncing the ball.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple design and easy-to-understand mechanics, though it suffers from issues such as disappearing cursor and problematic keyboard controls. While not particularly special, some users find it worth the low price during sales.
“As the title of the game suggests, this game is simple in design and has easy-to-grasp mechanics.”
“I had to use the mouse, but the keyboard controls need to be fixed. The gameplay really isn't that special, but it's worth the 50 cents on sale.”
“Cursor will disappear after starting the game and will not come back throughout the rest of the gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by numerous glitches and poor physics, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the uninspired level design contributes to a lackluster gameplay experience.
“Amid a myriad of glitches and uninspired level design, this game suffers from poor stability and frustrating physics.”
“The frequent crashes and bugs make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely impacted my overall experience.”
