Super Amazeballs
- May 16, 2017
- Braincells Productions Inc.
Get on Steam"Super Amazeballs" is a physics-based puzzle game where players navigate a ball through various obstacles and levels. Using interactive objects and unique ball properties, players solve challenges to reach the goal. The game features vibrant graphics, calming music, and increasing difficulty to test your problem-solving and coordination skills.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles from the 80s and 90s, with stable performance and fine steering.
- The graphics and sound design are well-polished, creating an engaging environment with a variety of challenging levels.
- The unique motion control mechanics provide a fun and satisfying gameplay experience, making it a great use of VR technology.
- Recent updates have rendered the game unplayable for many users, with issues such as crashes, incorrect VR support, and severe performance problems.
- The game suffers from tracking issues that misalign the player's controls, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
- The developer has been unresponsive to user complaints, leaving many players feeling abandoned and disappointed.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and original mechanics, particularly the innovative use of motion controls that enhance the VR experience. While the overall execution is solid and engaging, some users note that the game is quite short, which may affect long-term enjoyment.
“Absolutely amazing environment and gameplay.”
“It's a fun and original concept for a mechanic that is only possible in VR.”
“However, the experience and the gameplay is pretty solid and interesting.”
“Overall, I'm giving it a thumbs up for the unique application of motion controls and overall gameplay execution, but I would take it with the caveat that the game is extremely short.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a polished sound design that evokes a nostalgic 90's feel, though some players find the soundtrack repetitive and lacking ambition. While the in-game music is decent, there is a desire for the option to play personal music. Overall, the sound contributes positively to the gaming experience, complemented by features like global leaderboards and achievements.
“I totally dig the sound design, the music, and the polished feeling of everything.”
“The in-game music is decently good, even though I wish I could listen to my own music.”
“There's great music, global leaderboards, and achievements.”
“The only annoyance might be a repetitive, less ambitious soundtrack, and most of the sound effects in general, but that even enhances 'that 90's feel'.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are visually appealing, but players with high-end hardware, such as the RTX 2080, report significant performance issues, experiencing low frame rates unless settings are adjusted to 'low.' The default 'high' graphics settings can severely impact performance, dropping frame rates to around 30fps.
“+ good appearance, both graphics and sound”
“I have an RTX 2080, and this runs at less than 1 FPS unless I change the default 'high' graphics to 'low'. Between this issue and the next one, it took literally ten minutes to do.”
“The game defaults to 'high' graphics settings, which on my render PC brought everything down to 30 FPS.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is rooted in a nostalgic charm that resonates with players who grew up in the 80s and 90s, evoking fond memories of classic titles like Hamsterball and Neverball. This blend of humor and nostalgia enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
“The game itself works again and gives this funny nostalgia feel for all of the 80/90 kids who were playing their minds off in Hamsterball, Neverball, and a couple of similar titles.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever references and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd situations and quirky characters that add a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect is seen as a missed opportunity, with users expressing that it has the potential to be an excellent native quest game but ultimately falls short.
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, with users describing it as "ridiculous."
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I was amazed at how well the game runs even on lower-end hardware.”
“The performance is ridiculous.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems.”
“There are constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
