Ballance

Ballance

2004 · Cyparade

3.75 out of 5, 14 ratings

About

In Ballance, you control a sphere with the simple objective of navigating it to the end of each of the game's 12 linear levels. Expect surreal environments as you transform between three different materials to push boxes, spheres, and other objects to clear a path towards the end. Pre-placed "Transformers" will turn your ball into either Paper, Wood, or Stone, each with their own downsides and advantages. Paper can, for example, use gusts of wind to reach higher elevations, fall slower than the other materials, and get around quickly. Stone may be required to push heavy materials, but, due to its immense weight, will experience different issues when trying to navigate environments. Wood is the neutral material of choice: it rolls reliably and quickly, allowing it to stick to sideways railing while still being able to push objects of a medium density.

Release date
April 2, 2004
Developer
Cyparade
Publisher
Atari, Inc., Ziggurat Interactive
Genres
PlatformerPuzzleArcade
Themes
ActionComedy
Age rating
PEGI 3ESRB E

Media

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
Europe · Apr 2, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
North America · Oct 25, 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
Japan · Oct 25, 2006

Engines

Virtools Engine

Time to beat

Rushed5 h
Average6 h
Completionist10 h

Languages

LanguagesAudioSubtitlesInterface
English (US)
Italian
German
Spanish (Spain)
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Chinese (Traditional)