BALL x PIT Reviews
Ball x Pit might just be the most addictive game I’ve ever played. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is up to you to decide, but I can at least attest that it did not turn me into that lizard-brained, slack-jawed caveman living purely off of instinct and the desire to watch numbers go up that other games of this ilk do. Put that quote in your accolades trailer, Devolver. I dare you.
BALL x PIT is a brilliant mish-mash of two genres, with excellent strategic choices in its main gameplay sections. The town building may not be for all, but I enjoyed it well enough. The only minor issue was the sameness of the progression between the base game and new game plus. Still, it took me nearly 60 hours to get to that point; it's in Game Pass on Day One, and I had a blast while doing it.
BALL x PIT feels like the next big thing, an evolution in all the genres it exists in. This is a game you’re meant to be restarting after deaths, beginning new runs after successes, and treadmill of progression. There’s never a sense of going backwards or feeling stuck, as there’s always something to do. BALL x PIT is simply not to be missed, and sure to be your newest obsession.
BALL x PIT manages to give players precisely what they’re looking for with a roguelike brick breaker. A continual progression system that keeps going, lots of ways to progress, and an enjoyable gameplay cycle.
BALL x PIT is an addictive roguelike by Kenny Sun that offers great value through its diverse characters, floors, and combinable special balls. Each floor features unique visuals, music, and enemies, encouraging varied tactics rather than repetitive play. While some evolutions are unbalanced and AOE damage dominates, the Arkanoid-style gameplay keeps runs fun and engaging. Progression feels rewarding, with stronger characters, new blueprints, and unlockable content.
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The interplay of game systems and gothic styling of playable characters, enemies, weapon, and town upgrades elevates an already incredible game to something all-consuming. Something so good that it scares me.