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BALLBOY

Dodge deadly traps, leap through intricate levels, and glide with fluid animations in a world where every jump counts. Ballboy is a 2.5D platformer set in a post-apocalyptic future. Play as Ballboy, a nimble little robot on a mission to destroy. Will you shut down the system—or be scrapped trying?

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About the Game

Your journey begins in a decaying oil refinery, where rusted pipes, toxic spills, and collapsing steel walkways are only the start of your troubles. From there, you’ll dive deeper into a post-apocalyptic labyrinth of traps, machines, and bizarre enemies—all standing between you and the downfall of Owe.

But don’t underestimate Ballboy. What he lacks in sleek design, he makes up for with fluid, skill-based movement. You’ll jump, roll, and slide through intricate platforming challenges, chaining together smooth animations that reward precision and creativity. Every dodge, leap, and wall-slide is responsive and satisfying, making traversal just as fun as the fight.

Key Features

  • Agile Platforming: Master Ballboy’s unique round-bodied movement to outmaneuver traps, scale collapsing structures, and infiltrate enemy strongholds.

  • A Villain with Feathers: Face off against Owe the Owl, an arrogant overlord whose fortress is packed with mechanical minions and cruel contraptions.

  • Dynamic Environments: Explore the ruins of a post-apocalyptic oil refinery and beyond, each level layered with hazards, secrets, and challenges.

  • Smooth Animation: Every roll, jump, and slide flows seamlessly for a satisfying sense of momentum and control.

  • High Stakes, Low Center of Gravity: You may be round and chubby, but you’re faster, trickier, and braver than you look.

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