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Review of Ballistic on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 1999
Cover image of Ballistic on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 02 Nov 1999
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Mitchell Corporation
Publisher: Capcom, Infogrames North America, THQ

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of Ballistic, the puzzle game where shooting marbles at other marbles becomes a heart-pounding race against time! If you've ever wanted to fill your living room with the sounds of colorful orbs clashing, then congratulations-you've already completed half the necessary requirements for playing this game. Just grab some marbles, and you're halfway there.

Gameplay

So, let's break it down: In Ballistic, your primary task is to fire colored marbles from a cannon (seriously, a froggy-looking cannon) into a relentless lineup of descending marbles, all while potentially considering the fleeting nature of existential time and how badly you need to impress your 5-year-old nephew. You need to match at least three of the same color-because who even has the patience for single digits these days? Clear those bad boys out quick enough, and you might even slow down the relentless marble parade! But be warned, let them cross the line, and it's game over faster than you can say "Epic Fail." Bonus items come in handy, too, making you feel like a true puzzle ninja-if ninjas shot colorful balls and didn't really hurt anyone. Easy enough, right? Prepare yourself for escalating chaos that'll leave your brain in a delightful tizzy. It's safe to say that Ballistic combines the best aspects of both action and puzzling in a cocktail of fast-paced fun. If you want a riveting game that also offers the expert level excitement of a slow internet connection, look no further. Oh, and don't forget to contribute your fair share to the growing marble collection. You've got a legacy to uphold!

Graphics

In terms of graphics, Ballistic is like that friend who tries to show you their awesome new outfit, but it's mostly just a jumble of colors that somehow manages to be both eye-catching and mildly off-putting. Each marble has been designed with a bold flair, which might remind you of childhood art projects gone wrong. The backgrounds? Let's just say they're functional, but not exactly getting any awards for breathtaking design. It's like they wanted to make sure you'd focus on the marbles and not on the existential crisis emerging from the dreary gradients behind them. They get the job done without disturbing your inner artistic sensibilities too much, unless your sensibilities don't like colors that clash-the kind of clashing you would only find during a family dinner after you brought your vegan cousin and carnivorous uncle to the same table.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Ballistic is the kind of puzzle game that could very well serve as practice for your next endeavor to conquer the marble games at your local arcade. It won't give you mind-blowing graphics or a riveting story that gets bound into a trilogy, but it will provide that delightful rush of matching colors-and possibly a way to exhibit your finely honed reflexes. It might not be on everyone's list of favorite games-it's not exactly a blockbuster title-but it's a solid way to spend a few Sunday afternoons, or until you remember Netflix exists. So grab your controller, brace yourself for a whirlwind of colors, and let the marbles fly. At the end of the day, we're all just a few ballistics away from victory.

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