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IGDB / 20895

Ballance

2004 75 / 100 Arcade Platform Puzzle
In Ballance, you control a sphere with the simple objective of navigating it to the end of each of the game's 12 linear levels. Expect surreal environments as you transform between three different materials to push boxes, spheres, and other objects to clear a path towards the end. Pre-placed "Transformers" will turn your ball into either Paper, Wood, or Stone, each with their own downsides and advantages. Paper can, Show full summary

In Ballance, you control a sphere with the simple objective of navigating it to the end of each of the game's 12 linear levels. Expect surreal environments as you transform between three different materials to push boxes, spheres, and other objects to clear a path towards the end. Pre-placed "Transformers" will turn your ball into either Paper, Wood, or Stone, each with their own downsides and advantages. Paper can, for example, use gusts of wind to reach higher elevations, fall slower than the other materials, and get around quickly. Stone may be required to push heavy materials, but, due to its immense weight, will experience different issues when trying to navigate environments. Wood is the neutral material of choice: it rolls reliably and quickly, allowing it to stick to sideways railing while still being able to push objects of a medium density.

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Race your way to the finish line to become the master of marbles!

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Developer
Cyparade
Publisher
Atari, Inc., Ziggurat Interactive
Franchise
Standalone
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Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action, Comedy
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Platform releases

  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Apr 02, 2004
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 25, 2006
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Jan 05, 2024

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