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Avoid the traps and reach the finish line

Hamsterball is a 3D racing game similar to the classic Marble Madness. As a hamster in a ball, your objective is to avoid various obstacles and reach the finish line before the time runs out.

Setting: 15 races are included in this Gold version of the game, each featuring a distinctive setting such as a Tower race, a Neon race, a Glass race, etc. The graphics are always colorful and vivid and generally look very nice.

Gameplay: The game plays using either the mouse or the keyboard to control the hamster ball. I recommend the mouse as it is more effective and feels more responsive, but it can also be too responsive and you’ll quickly fall off into the void if you’re not careful with your movements. The level design of each race is very good and many level parts will prove challenging at first. A simple downward slope can prove difficult as it makes it tough to slow down, but trickier obstacles are also included: mean 8-balls will attempt to knock you off the ground, hammers will try to smash you into pieces, and saws will cut the bridges you’re rolling on! The numerous ideas included in each race keep Hamsterball exciting throughout the whole game.

Two main modes are featured in the game: a Tournament mode in which you play all the levels in a row, and a Time Trial mode where you can play any race against the clock to win special rewards (Bronze medal, Silver medal, Gold medal, and a “Golden Weasel” trophy). Two multiplayer modes are also included: a race mode where the first to reach the finish line wins, and a pretty fun rumble mode where you play on special arenas and have to knock your opponent off the platform.

15 colorful and creative levels are included

Personal opinion: Hamsterball really is a perfect modern version of Marble Madness. The controls are good, the levels are fun and original, the graphics are simple and yet beautiful, and the multiplayer modes are a nice bonus. I seriously can’t find anything bad about this game.


Play Hamsterball Gold:
Download the demo for Windows.
Order the full version.

(30 votes, average: 4.73 out of 5)

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