SummarySwitchball is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3D world. Control an ever-changing ball along a narrow winding course suspended in midair. Solve your way through challenging levels jam-packed with obstacles, traps and mazes. Inventive and fun puzzle-driven play based on real world physical interactions. Beautiful and elegant 3D graphics ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Atomic Elbow AB
Switchball
Released On:
Nov 7, 2007
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78
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
72% Positive
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Superb physics engine.
85
Sure, it's too short, but it's also inexpensive, and it's so fun to play you'll be begging for more. Definitely worth a download!
82
As far as XBLA games are concerned, this is a rare gem.
80
Switchball is an innovative new take on the traditional marble game, with a plethora of interesting additions to spice up the old formula, and stunning graphics to please the eyes.
75
This clever physics-based puzzler is both challenging and addictive.
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All in all, this is a nice addition to the XBLA collection. When you’re ready for some “down” time from the hectic fraggin’, Switchball is a good change of pace.
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One of the most inventive puzzle games on 360, ported from the PC with little love and attention. [Jan 2008, p.92]
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Mar 8, 2017
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Having played this when it first came out, it is by far one of the most innovative and challenging puzzle games of the 7th generation. It is an incredibly beautiful game that puts not only your mind to the test, but uses physics as well as timing to overcome some of the incredibly challenging puzzles Switchball has to offer. It is similar to Marble Blast Ultra, however much slower paced, however the challenge definitely carries over. In Switchball you start off as a marble and can turn into different balls such as the metal ball which is used for pushing metal objects, or the power ball which can be used with abilities such as the magnet, jumping or dashing. There is a also an airball which is extremely light and moves over objects much easier due to its weight. The game is fun, challenging, has a great soundtrack, beautiful graphics engine and is one of the top ball rolling games alongside Marble Blast Ultra.
