Tower Ball

About

Build turrets to destroy balls & earn cash, spend it to upgrade and get stronger

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with satisfying mechanics, such as watching the balls shrink as their health decreases.
It's a relaxing idle game that allows for strategic tower placement and upgrades, making it enjoyable for players who like to optimize their builds.
The developer is active and responsive, with a supportive community that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including progress loss and broken mechanics, which can lead to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue playing.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with limited content and no real end-game progression after a short period.
The PC port feels underdeveloped, with a user interface that is not intuitive and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and a gradual unfolding of story elements, which keeps the experience fresh. However, players note a significant imbalance, with much of the gameplay involving idling for achievements rather than active participation. While there are interesting mechanics and strategies to explore, some features are gated behind premium currency, limiting their accessibility.
- “Maybe lore, flavor text, or a story of some kind that continues as you advance further, or new gameplay mechanics get added to keep things fresh as the game gradually unfolds and opens up to you, as well as active elements so you're not just idling the whole time.”
- “It's a really fun game where the core gameplay is thinking about optimal builds, testing those builds, and repeating.”
- “There are some interesting weapon and debuff mechanics, but fairly early on it becomes apparent that there is one more or less successful strategy to them, making some of them useless.”
- “This game is five to ten minutes of active gameplay and 300 hours of idling for the achievements.”
- “Also not clear what exactly is going on mechanics-wise to progress or what balls can or cannot be built on.”
- “Maybe lore, flavor text, or a story of some kind that continues as you advance further, or new gameplay mechanics get added to keep things fresh as the game gradually unfolds and opens up to you, as well as 'active elements' so you're not just idling the whole entire time.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as it primarily involves upgrading a limited selection of towers with diminishing returns. Many feel that the lack of new unlocks and the cap on tower types contribute to a numbing experience, despite the game's overall quality and active community.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You're buying the same few upgrades (temporary or permanent) you started on from the start, and grinding those out with massively diminishing returns.”
- “After that, it's just grinding and numbing repetition.”
- “You're never unlocking anything new after that; you're capped on max towers per type already by level 5 for the only two or three towers even worth investing into, and you're grinding the same minor, very much diminishing return buffs for ages.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are noted for being low-quality and uninteresting, with slow progression, yet they fit the game's aesthetic well. Despite these drawbacks, some users highlight that it stands out among idle/incremental games for its appealing visuals, distinguishing it from typical mobile games.
- “I was very surprised on playing to find that, while the game fits this aesthetic perfectly, it's much more diverse in the strategies you're able to use to make early advances.”
- “Also, amongst the idle/incremental game genre, this game has some of the best graphics that aren't attached to some money-hungry mobile game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the ability to progress even with suboptimal builds, others criticize its poor performance when using multiple windows. There are strategies available to enhance earnings, but the effort may not feel particularly rewarding given the game's foundational mechanics.
- “Great pastime, but it has horrible performance when using multiple windows.”
- “Across the whole tower, there are some optimization strategies you can employ to get the most out of your earnings, but it's not super rewarding to play for that, given the possibilities the foundation of this game presents.”
- “The way upgrade points are handed out means you're still rewarded and making progress even on a failed build; you're just more rewarded for better optimizations - you never hit a wall with this game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the easy acquisition of premium currency and the absence of intrusive ads, leading to a positive overall experience.
- “Downloaded originally because I thought it looked similar to those time-dump, easy idle games such as Idle Brick Breaker and whatnot, just without the ads.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's story is enriched by lore and flavor text that evolves as players progress, introducing new gameplay mechanics to maintain engagement. Active elements ensure that players remain involved rather than idling, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “The game features a rich lore and flavor text that evolves as you progress, introducing new gameplay mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “The story unfolds gradually, revealing active elements that ensure you're always engaged rather than idling.”
- “The narrative is compelling, with layers that deepen as you advance, making each gameplay session feel meaningful.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive story that engages the player, leaving them feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
- “There is little to no character development, making it hard to care about the outcomes of the story.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game currently lacks significant replayability, as players quickly exhaust available content and find little incentive to continue after completing levels and defeating the boss. Many express disappointment over the absence of additional challenges or activities, leading to a sense of stagnation shortly after gameplay begins.
- “The game offers a decent amount of replayability, but after a week, I found myself maxing out everything and running out of things to do.”
- “It's disappointing that there's only one playthrough option, making it non-replayable.”
- “The replay value is quite low, which affects the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Needs some sort of replayability. As it stands now, after a week or so, you max out enough things to do all the levels, and after beating the boss one time, there's literally nothing else to do. You just wait for more gems/points to upgrade more that you don't even need. There's no point in upgrading to max as there's nothing to do after one week anyways.”
- “It's actually quite disappointing that there's only one, and it is not replayable!”
- “Aa-aaa replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been criticized as it is described as a low-effort port plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “A low-effort port and a buggy mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches throughout my playthrough.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is characterized by its lighthearted and silly humor, providing a fun and entertaining experience for players.
- “This game is a hilarious romp filled with goofy characters and absurd situations.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game embraces its silliness, making every moment a fun and lighthearted experience.”