King Oddball

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Gaming Age
    Apr 15, 2014
    83
    Sure, it's a Cross-Buy title, so it's basically free, but again: it's literally the exact same game, just on a bigger screen (unless, of course, you're playing it remotely on your Vita).
  2. PlayStation Universe
    May 1, 2014
    75
    A stand-out physics puzzler very much in the Angry Birds mould, King Oddball has enough tweaks and accessibility of play to make it a worthwhile proposition for most, though folks adverse to the charms of Rovio's avian slinger will find little here to change their minds.
  3. ZTGD
    Apr 18, 2014
    70
    For $7, King Oddball is not necessarily a bad choice. It’s a decent simple game that can be played for a few minutes and then returned to later.
  5. Push Square
    Apr 4, 2014
    70
    King Oddball is an incredibly competent puzzler. While it's certainly not going to blow your mind, it will provide you with a couple of hours of rock solid, if slightly uninteresting, physics-based gameplay.
  6. Vandal
    Apr 7, 2014
    69
    It works, and offers an engaging experience, even though there are no particular reasons to choose the PS4 version over any other you might have already played.
  7. Critical Hit
    Apr 2, 2014
    65
    King Oddball is fun, it really is. I could see myself playing this on my phone, or even my Vita, even though there are much better things to play on Vita. But as far as I can see, there is absolutely no reason to buy this on Ps4, and if this appeals to you, I would recommend buying it on a mobile platform.
  8. DarkStation
    Apr 24, 2014
    60
    Overall, King Oddball is a great game to turn on one in a while, perhaps after a rough game of Battlefied 4 or Titalfall, as it offers a fun, relaxing, and laid back experience.
  9. SpazioGames
    Apr 14, 2014
    55
    King Oddball is certainly a game suitable for mobile phones or tablets. Riding the wave of success of Angry Birds, this game turns out to be a bit out of context on PS4 because of its basic features. Too bad.
  10. NZGamer
    Apr 14, 2014
    55
    Kind of fun in short bursts.
  11. PlaySense
    Apr 23, 2014
    40
    Boring level design, a lack of innovation and uninspired extras make this frustratingly difficult game hardly worth playing. Skip it.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 42
  3. Negative: 16 out of 42
  1. drlowdon
    May 15, 2018
    4
    Each of King Oddballs levels requires the player to destroy all the enemies on screen, including tanks and helicopters, using 3 boulders. ToEach of King Oddballs levels requires the player to destroy all the enemies on screen, including tanks and helicopters, using 3 boulders. To do this the player simply has to press a button to release each boulder as King Oddball swings them back and forth on his giant tounge.

    That description may make the game sound a bit out there but this is essentially an Angry Birds clone. The gameplay does require a little bit of skill in terms of timing and deciding the best place to throw each boulder but more often than not you can complete levels through sheer luck in the end. Much like Angry Bird this is fun for 10 minutes here and there, and a good way to kill time sitting on the bus or train, but in the end it’s all too simple and repetitive. I can’t see anyone sticking with it for too long with so many more interesting games available on the PS4.    … Full Review »
  2. Phantasystar77
    May 30, 2014
    8
    While the graphics and overall presentation are nothing special, this game is. This is a fun little puzzler that fans of Angry Birds shouldWhile the graphics and overall presentation are nothing special, this game is. This is a fun little puzzler that fans of Angry Birds should not miss. You could do a lot worse then the $7 or so it cost for this hidden gem.… Full Review »
  3. RSJohn7293
    Apr 8, 2014
    6
    Pretty decent game, can get repetitive/boring fairly quick though. But it's only $7 so I think it's a worth it for that price.

    (Nothing    Pretty decent game, can get repetitive/boring fairly quick though. But it's only $7 so I think it's a worth it for that price.

    (Nothing else to say but need 150 characters so here we go)    … Full Review »
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