Ballistic (Game Boy Color) Playthrough [4K]
1"Ballistic" for Game Boy Color is an action-packed puzzle game that challenges players to think quickly and strategically. It also known as Puzz Loop in Japan. The game offers easy, medium, and hard difficulty settings, with medium being the default.
The premise is straightforward: players launch colored balls from the center of the screen at an advancing chain of similarly colored balls. Matching three or more balls causes them to vanish, and the chain retreats. Creating chain reactions is key, as it's the only way to clear the screen effectively. Allowing balls to reach the center results in a game over. As you progress through levels, more colors are introduced, starting with red, blue, and yellow, then expanding to include gray, green, purple, and more, each with unique shapes.
Panic mode resembles Tetris' marathon mode, challenging players to survive as the chain accelerates. Checkmate mode offers fifty preset puzzles where players must clear the chain with a limited number of shots, testing their foresight and problem-solving skills. While Panic mode is enjoyable, many players may find themselves gravitating towards Checkmate for its engaging puzzles.
In multiplayer mode, strategic planning is essential, as success relies on eliminating multiple balls with each shot. Overall, Ballistic is a well-designed puzzle game, offering an enjoyable experience as a puzzler. However, its simplicity can lead to a short-lived experience.