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 feels like developer Exit Plan threw in everything, including the kitchen sink. This is new benchmark for action-exploration-bouncing-combat-platformer games.
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.
Bang-On Balls is a thrilling game that keeps improving with every level. Its diverse worlds, endless possibilities, and total freedom to explore are truly remarkable. Gamers of all skill levels will love it, and simply rolling around is a joy. 10/10!
Though Bang On Balls: Chronicles doesn’t reinvent the platforming or collect-a-thon genres, it vibrantly fills its world to brim with personality, secrets, and silliness, and the pure joy of discovery and chaos in Bang on Balls had me grinning ear-to-ear throughout its brief runtime. This is a must-play for fans missing the collect-a-thons of the ’90s, platforming enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to break stuff and have a great time doing it.
The game has appeal and can easily pull in players from various demographics. Kids will love the chaos, older players can find a place to blow off steam. Whether Bang-On Balls has a long life depends on your attention span; it was fine to play in ten-minute bursts (perfect for Steam Deck) in between other games, but it contains so many ‘moments’ of carnage that get lost among the pinballing back and forth. For all the carnage, the collectibles, and the skirmishes, it’s not a memorable game, but it is incredibly enjoyable for those few-minute bursts.
Bang-On Ball: Chronicles is a must-have exploration and platforming adventure for fans of the genre, especially for those who come from the older side of it. [Recommended]
Awesome game. Huge maps, tons of collectibles, lot's of funny secrets to discover and the gameplay is smooth and fast. Great fun in multiplayer. A+ Would recommend.
Genuinely such an amazing game. I remember in early access I would await every time a new update would come out, so I could play the new level with my friend. A very unexpected hit for me. Even if you don't like or aren't familiar with Countryballs (like me), you'll still enjoy this game. The levels are gigantic, with something crammed in every corner. The graphics are amazing for what the game is. I recommend this game to anybody, if you love 3d platformers and collect-a-thons, please play it.
SummaryBang-On Balls: Chronicles is an oddball of a 3D platforming game with collect-a-thon spin! Become a reckless hero as you do missions, collect items and search for secrets rolling through various (inaccurate) historical events!