"When I lay down, my mind inevitably starts racing a thousand miles an hour, thinking about anything and everything. On several recent nights, though, my pre-slumber thoughts had a singular focus. I mulled over possibilities like, "What if I fuse a ball that heals my character with one that splits into smaller balls with the same effect, and add a passive that fires a baby ball every time I'm healed?" Then I grab my PlayStation Portal and do just that until I doze off."
"After a cataclysmic event wipes out the city of Ballbylon and leaves an enormous pit, hunters descend into the depths in search of treasure. For our purposes, this means playing levels to collect resources in order to build structures in New Ballbylon. These buildings unlock perks, such as new characters, that help with future runs. The sickly chaos of the levels and the calmer city building aspect feed into each other smartly and combine for a satisfying loop."
Ball x Pit merges brick-breaking mechanics with dual-stick shooting, roguelite progression, and base-building to create an addictive run loop. Players descend into an enormous pit beneath Ballbylon to battle monsters by firing various balls, unlock special balls and passive abilities, and gather resources. Collected resources fund construction in New Ballbylon, which unlocks perks and new characters that aid future runs. The game emphasizes creating synergies between ball effects and passives for exponential power growth. The experience takes time to reach peak momentum, but satisfying upgrades and repeated combinations encourage continual play.
Read at Engadget
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