holedown

Wish I could give it a Meh. The game is OK but overpriced, even on sale at 50% off. Maybe it would be worth it at 75% off or more. The core gameplay mechanic is simple but relatively fun. Music/sound effects/design/visuals are nice. There is a system for leveling up and increasing abilities, but it doesn't change the mechanics in any interesting way. Instead of taking 5 hits to break a brick, it now takes 10 and you can shoot more balls than before. That's basically it. The only real strategy/puzzle element is that some blocks can fall and be destroyed if you destroy the other blocks holding them up. Maybe more mechanics are added later but I got bored half way through the second area because it was just more of the same. I didn't play co-op so I can't comment on that. The dev's other games look alright, so maybe I'll check them out if they go on sale for even less. Update: Played through to the end after the initial review and I still think it's overpriced and that adding some mechanics may improve things. Anyway, recommended on sale.

Fun idea, but the physics of this game are so narrow that it's really hard to do well for longer than ten waves. Hard to come back to this game knowing exactly how it's going to go each time.

Holedown is a relaxing puzzle game that blends elements of Tetris, Breakout, Puzzle Bobble, and billiards, offering smooth progression and a delightful focus on perfecting each shot. Sometimes the ball returns on the same path, causing frustration or laughter, while other shots bounce around unexpectedly and end up even better than planned, making the experience both tense and rewarding.

trying to get the black hole world record will make you lose your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ mind

Cozy!

Very nice and juicy graphics paired with great sound. The ball bouncing gameplay made me chuckle whenever the balls went on a big spree! Nicely polished game.