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Gaming In The Wild

Gaming In The Wild

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BALL X PIT Is An Indie GOTY Contender

Video Overview & Insights

BALL X PIT has bounced onto the scene, and blown everytone away. What makes it so great? Find out within. Support this channel and join the Next Fest community event: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild.

Hit the patreon for behind the scenes stuff, a Discord invite, and more! http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild

— @GamingInTheWild

Top 10 October Indies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPZZnawxfU8

Herdling Review: https://youtu.be/k7HBa2hi3ac

One of the best rougelite out there also most fun to play too

— @bobbynobody1

Sword of the Sea Review: https://youtu.be/4upPa9q0RUY

Lost In Random: The Eternal Die Review: https://youtu.be/video/aL9cCxgEmfI

I'll give this a go, the positive comparisons with the "feel" of Vampire Survivors pushes it out of my Wish List and into my collection. Recently got back into VS with all the DLC and it really is a game that just nails it for player feedback and fun.

— @MatthewJohnCrittenden

Best ever Switch indies: https://youtu.be/48f-zXDkuaU

Top Indie games of the 2020s: https://youtu.be/6xbNKMtNKP8

It's really a fun game. So far there's just one character i won't play. Hopefully Vampire Survivors has a DLC with Ball x Pit. I think it'll be fun. Also that's got to be the first use of "pyramid scheme" that made me laugh. In America Pyramid schemes are illegal. They still exist here, however they have to change names routinely or start new ones.

— @Openreality

00:00 Intro

01:45 Game Fact Sheet

After one hour I don't get the hype. I'm bored to death.

— @specialwire123

03:19 Classic Game Influences

04:25 Shootin', Bouncin', Buildin'

This game doesn't look compelling at all.

The graphics look meh.

The gameplay looks basic.

Hard pass from me.

— @miaoFoodNow

07:02 It Has The Juice

07:25 Progression & Variety

This game is just not clicking with me at all. It doesn’t feel like anything is happening. Like, the feedback from the balls hitting the enemies is nonexistent. If a game doesn’t feel good, I have no interest in it. That’s nice that people are loving it though.

— @arachosia

08:30 Village Building

09:35 Powering Up: Fission, Fusion, Evolution

I am afraid of the performance of the late game in the switch :(

— @jfsps15

16:35 Upsides & Downsides

18:37 Channel News: Next Fest

I think what’s makes the game so great it’s just full of fresh ideas

— @BrandonT6969

20:54 JS AUX Ally Accessories

Music: BALL X PIT Soundtrack by Amos Roddy https://amosroddy.bandcamp.com

Fantastic review! Thank you for the attention to detail. Any tips for setting up your village early on?

— @Alnonthecouch

#BALLXPIT #KennySun #devolverDigital #indiegames2025 #gaminginthewild

There's a little bit of loop hero in there too

— @MEDUSAvsSHOE

More User Perspectives

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Yup, this is super addictive. Once again Devolver strikes again.

I just discovered your channel, so I’m sorry if you’ve already covered it but I Am Your Beast is one of my all time favorites. I can’t recommend it enough.

Also Pepper Grinder is a short and sweet experience I love. Again, sorry if you’ve already covered these but they are some of my favorite indies I’ve discovered.

@bretmoore86
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Thanks for reviewing this masterpiece I hope the developers get all the respect they deserve

@guttzisgaming
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Thanks so much John, for putting this game on our radar. Looks amazing - and I love the different layers you showcased. It looks like a real gem and I hope it does not get snubbed at this year's Game Awards.

@Drellesh
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Fascinating looking game! Thanks for always highlighting the interesting and most artful indies out there

@domevault9567
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It looks so boring. But will try sometime.

@gacktsan1
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I haven’t seen anyone talking about this game, but now I have to try it out! Love the depth of your review style

@LighthoofDryden
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Completely addictive stuff. It's helping calm the shakes until Arc Raiders drops.

@bn5055
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It was released on Game Pass, and I never would have given it a second glace if not for stumbling upon this video. It looks really fun.

@sarmoth
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Looks genuinely fun and different.

That means next week there will be hundreds of asset flipped clones and at least one AAA studio ripping off the idea.

@MerryMac1000
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I played the demo on your recommendation a couple months ago loved it. Bought it on day 1 and already 4 hours in. Never thought I'd play a brick-breaker again in my life, but here we are. What a great game!

@AdamSchlager
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Been wanting to reel in my spending for a bit but god, it’s so hard to not buy this. I probably will by the end of the night.

@TheTanTanik
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Arkanoid rebirth

@actionaccount77
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Nice! Looks really cool.

@jeremyusreevu237