BALL X PIT Is An Indie GOTY Contender
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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.
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One of the best rougelite out there also most fun to play too
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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.
Best ever Switch indies: https://youtu.be/48f-zXDkuaU
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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.
00:00 Intro
01:45 Game Fact Sheet
After one hour I don't get the hype. I'm bored to death.
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.
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.
08:30 Village Building
09:35 Powering Up: Fission, Fusion, Evolution
I am afraid of the performance of the late game in the switch :(
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
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?
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There's a little bit of loop hero in there too
More User Perspectives
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.
Thanks for reviewing this masterpiece I hope the developers get all the respect they deserve
@guttzisgamingThanks 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.
@DrelleshFascinating looking game! Thanks for always highlighting the interesting and most artful indies out there
@domevault9567It looks so boring. But will try sometime.
@gacktsan1I haven’t seen anyone talking about this game, but now I have to try it out! Love the depth of your review style
@LighthoofDrydenCompletely addictive stuff. It's helping calm the shakes until Arc Raiders drops.
@bn5055It 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.
@sarmothLooks 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.
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!
@AdamSchlagerBeen 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.
@TheTanTanikArkanoid rebirth
@actionaccount77Nice! Looks really cool.
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