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Simulator, Strategy, Indie
OpenCritic74IGDB82
BALLIONAIRE is a physics-based pachinko-builder. Find and exploit outrageous synergies. Theorycraft and bonk your way to victory. Welcome to the autobonker genre!
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Digital ChumpsNathaniel StevensDec 20248.5/10Ballionaire from developer newobject and publisher Raw Fury is a masterpiece of fast and fun entertainment. It hits all the intriguing and addictive notes with its scoring and strategy while keeping it light and funny to tone down any potential frustration.
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PC GamerAbbie StoneDec 202480/100A pachinko-roguelike that properly rewards strategic play. Terrific.
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God is a GeekLyle PendleDec 20248/10Ballionaire blends Roguelike mechanics with Pachinko to create a chaotic and clever game full of interesting builds and point scoring pegs.
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GameGrinAndrew DuncanDec 20245/10Definitely a Marmite game, you'll either love it or hate it. Unfortunately, even looking at it objectively, it's difficult for me to recommend.
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CBRSophie UlanoffDec 20247/10Ballionaire isn't lacking in potential or variety, or well-executed animation and art style; it can manage to hit the mark sometimes. It just needs an extra push. The lack of reliance on strategy for a player is a huge part; a roguelike is something that should be mostly skill. It's what makes the grind fun, challenging, and engaging. When players find themselves starting to go through the motions, watching another ball drop and hit none of the triggers they set in place, they'll stop caring. Their eyes glaze over, and five minutes later, they're closing the game and moving on to something else. For what it's offering, Ballionaire is so close to achieving what it's trying to do. It can provide short bursts of fun and something to idly participate in while having something on in the background. It's not a bad game by any means, but it has all the right stuff going for it to be better.
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IGDB rating 8.2/10 from 3 ratings.
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