Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
March 3, 2021
Glorious bouncy 3D platforming and combat inspired by some of the best in the genre from Italian plumbers, blue hedgehogs, or wild bandicoots! Become BOB, a reckless bouncy hero embarking on a quest of epic adventures and chaos. Roll into jam-packed open worlds that let you explore and utterly smash …
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Critic Reviews (19)
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"You wouldn&s;t expect a game called Bang-On Balls: Chronicles to be as epically fun as it is and I&s;m very happy that this indie gem exists."
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75.0
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85.0
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20.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a true return to classic collect-a-thons, there is just too much to do. Complete the quests, get cosmetics, gather collectibles, get cosmetics, destroy the world, get cosmetics... and then look good while doing it, too."
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92.0
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93.0
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88.0
"I cannot express any more admiration for this title. It set out to provide comedic adventure action that draws inspiration from the games that the developers loved growing up. This title succeeds on every level in providing a well rounded …"
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80.0
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75.0
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40.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles offers engaging and challenging gameplay that captivates players, resulting in the feeling of wanting to play more. The diversity of maps and collectibles add depth to the game, encouraging character exploration and customization. However, the lack of …"
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90.0
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92.0
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35.0
"Bangingly good is how I describe Bang-On Balls: Chronicles!"
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95.0
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98.0
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60.0
"Bang-On Balls gets our highest recommendation, with no caveats. The worlds are huge, the game is beautiful, the action is fun, the secrets are deep. With a ton of interesting activities, intriguing puzzles, and cool stuff to collect, Bang-On Balls …"
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70.0
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90.0
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"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is this simple yet ultimate combination of the right elements of sandbox platforming. It’s loads of fun, be it solo or cooperatively, and there’s plenty of unique objectives and challenges to tackle as well as solidly crafted …"
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75.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles was a very nice platforming surprise. With huge open levels filled with things to do and places to explore, it’s hard not to be impressed by the game’s presentation. Things are a little let down by the …"
Read original review"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is silly, immature, and willing to laugh at itself for the sake of fun. It&s;s a nice introduction to open world games for someone that&s;s never played one, offering several unique settings and an accessible battle system. …"
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68.0
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75.0
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40.0
"The concept may be clear; That&s;s too simple for words. Graphically and audio-wise, the game doesn&s;t really know which direction it wants to go. Objects are sharp, yet angular. Bars, for example, is round, but you still see straight shapes, …"
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70.0
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45.0
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30.0
"This sandbox platformer has a distinct style but its freedom and lack of structure also tended to make it easy to put down"
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92.0
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88.0
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68.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a riot of a game. It might not be as flashy as those big-budget titles, but it&s;s got heart and creativity in spades."
Read original review"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a wonderful 3d platformer, with dense and creative worlds to explore and loads of cosmetics to try on."
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68.0
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58.0
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64.0
"This is a destructible, semi-open world where you can run (er, roll) around smashing things to your heart’s content. That may not be enough to fully redeem Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, but it’s at least enough to make it fun in …"
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60.0
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70.0
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30.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a very enjoyable sandbox platformer that easily offers dozens of hours of fun. If you are looking for something in the style of Mario games, but on platforms other than Nintendo then you can definitely take …"
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68.0
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68.0
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"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles has its shortcomings, but when ball&s;s said and done, it&s;s a fun short romp."
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75.0
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85.0
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80.0
"With Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, Exit Plan Games has created a fun and entertaining first title, well put together despite not being revolutionary. Bob&s;s adventure will win you over with its absurdity and quirky presentation. It&s;s a visually charming and satisfying …"
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85.0
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90.0
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25.0
"Bang on Balls: Chronicles is a fun game that should provide you with hours of laughter. Playing solo I managed to knock it over fairly promptly, but I think if you were a completionist it would take substantially longer. Give …"
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95.0
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95.0
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75.0
"Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a must-have game for all PS5 owners because it takes you back to the PS1 era when we used to have simple platforming games with open sandbox worlds like Ratchet &a; Clank, Spyro the Dragon, and …"
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