WhiteWolf Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Developer - Toltec studios Publisher - Iceberg Interactive Engine - Unreal Engine 3 Platform - PC Release date - Release Date: 26 Oct 2010 (Game now available for download on Steam) Winner of ModDB’s “Best Single Player Mod” and winner of Epic’s $1,000,000 “Make Something Unreal” contest, the acclaimed shooter/puzzle mod of Unreal Tournament 3 finally gets an stand alone release, titled “The Ball“, exclusively for PC. The original mod has now been expanded to a full stand-alone single-player experience offering an exciting 6 hours of gameplay. Swedish developers Teotl Studios has stated that “The Ball” is nearly in completion and is expected for a Q4 2010 release. Powered by Epic’s Unreal 3 Engine, the story of the game revolves around a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, who apparently gets stuck in a cavern. Realizing that he is in something more than a normal cave, he discovers ancient ruins that have been hidden from outsiders for centuries, and finally finds a gold and metal shelled Ball. Players have to use the powers of this mysterious Ball to fend off various strange creatures and to solve a variety of puzzles and traps. As players venture deep inside the volcano, they have to learn to master the pushing and pulling forces of this physics driven ball to survive. The game’s features include: * Six hours of single-player adventure. * Game mechanics that are very simple to pick up, immersing the user in the physics-based gameplay right from the start. * 8 huge levels to explore. * Includes bonus Survival game mode, with 4 additional levels. * Wide range of enemies to overcome, including mummies, an undead gorilla and boss characters. * Unique vehicles – an underground train and the mysterious “Ball Chariot”. * More than 30 secrets hidden away to be discovered, as well as multiple achievements for the player to earn. * Steamworks features including achievements and leaderboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoctor Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 that monkey doesn't look very friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sackboy Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 The ball sounds wrong .. Some time later it's sequel will come along THE STICK !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 hehehe...ya... ..So Spiny downloading it or not? Shank and Deathspank also on steam now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Lava level reminds me of Gears 1 underground level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoctor Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 hehehe...ya... ..So Spiny downloading it or not? Shank and Deathspank also on steam now.. nope. i've played the mod and while it's fun, i can't see a game based on it being worth 20$. maybe when it's on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingMan777 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 looks cumbersome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yeah saw this on Steam the other day and was curious how it works out. Will give the demo a shot. While you wait, give this ball a shot. Fun little indie puzzle game. Tried the demo yesterday and I think I might bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I was gonna create a thread for this. I never played the UT3 mod but it certainly looks like a fun little puzzle game. The levels and enemies look like Gears Of War rejects though... Will get it when it's cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 OMG. There are sooo many Ballance clones now. This, one which Afty posted and....Switchball Ballance was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Holy Cow , what the hell is that. King Kong on steroids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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