Ballionaire

“Ballionaire comes down to chance, which means how much you enjoy it completely changes from one run to the next.”

“Definitely a Marmite game, you'll either love it or hate it. Unfortunately, even looking at it objectively, it's difficult for me to recommend.”

“A pachinko-roguelike that properly rewards strategic play. Terrific.”

“Ballionaire is a peculiar little gem that deftly mixes pachinko with roguelike elements to keep you playing run after run. It can be a bit frustrating when you’re hit with bad luck given the nature of Pachinko, but the good playthroughs make up for this with their unique and addictive fun.”

“A clever containment of order and chaos.”

“Ballionaire 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.”

“Ballionaire reinvents the classic pachinko game by introducing triggers that allow players to influence matches in creative and chaotic ways, transforming a game of chance into a dynamic and tactical experience. With vibrant visuals and light-hearted humor, the game offers exciting moments as elaborate combinations lead to unpredictable interactions and high scores. However, the innate randomness can still be frustrating, and the lack of clarity in some item descriptions makes decisions difficult, and the limited variety of content compromises the game’s longevity. Still, Ballionaire offers a unique experience for those who enjoy experimentation and strategic chaos.”

“Ballionaire 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.”

“Ballionaire blends Roguelike mechanics with Pachinko to create a chaotic and clever game full of interesting builds and point scoring pegs.”