Switchball

 Xbox 360
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    At 800 Microsoft Points which equates to a couple of Big Mac meals and a side of chilli cheese tops, it definitely offers the kind of quality that some say is lacking at the moment at a more than reasonable price. However, do be warned that the game gets insanely difficult half way through and although the multiplayer modes are fun, it's fleeting.
  2. Talk Xbox
    70
    All in all, this is a nice addition to the XBLA collection. When you’re ready for some “down” time from the hectic fraggin’, Switchball is a good change of pace.
  3. Video Game Talk
    70
    It’s very much geared toward a laid back style of play that’s surprisingly difficult to transition into when playing anything else on the Xbox 360.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Ultimately, this is still the same old Switchball that it ever was, just with one less thing to bitch about. [May 2008, p.92]
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  6. Game Positive
    61
    If you enjoy 3D platform puzzlers, you could do a lot worse than purchase Switchball. However, some of the negative factors in the game can make it an incredibly frustrating experience.
  7. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    One of the most inventive puzzle games on 360, ported from the PC with little love and attention. [Jan 2008, p.92]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    "Marble Madness" with cannons. [Issue 28, p.118]
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Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. crashandi
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Érdeklődnék, hogy hol lehetne ezt a játékot beszerezni. Sajnos sehol sem sikerült még eddig letölteni, vagy megvenni!
  2. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Having played this when it first came out, it is by far one of the most innovative and challenging puzzle games of the 7th generation. It isHaving played this when it first came out, it is by far one of the most innovative and challenging puzzle games of the 7th generation. It is an incredibly beautiful game that puts not only your mind to the test, but uses physics as well as timing to overcome some of the incredibly challenging puzzles Switchball has to offer. It is similar to Marble Blast Ultra, however much slower paced, however the challenge definitely carries over. In Switchball you start off as a marble and can turn into different balls such as the metal ball which is used for pushing metal objects, or the power ball which can be used with abilities such as the magnet, jumping or dashing. There is a also an airball which is extremely light and moves over objects much easier due to its weight. The game is fun, challenging, has a great soundtrack, beautiful graphics engine and is one of the top ball rolling games alongside Marble Blast Ultra.… Full Review »
  3. NickR.
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    When it comes to video games, my favorite gimmick is physics. My favorite genre is ball-rolling games. So Switchball almost feels made for When it comes to video games, my favorite gimmick is physics. My favorite genre is ball-rolling games. So Switchball almost feels made for me. It's absolutely gorgeous (by far the best looking XBLA game), surprisingly long, very challenging (especially the time trials), and a great value. The puzzles, especially towards the end of the game, are absolutely ingenious. Considering that it's only $10 (compared to the PC version's $20) and has a ton of features the original didn't, including co-op, multiplayer races, and leaderboards, there's no reason not to get it. However, definitely download the demo first; I played through it on an SDTV and had no problems, but some who have played it in HD have complained of tearing from lack of v-sync. It seems to affect people differently depending on their set-ups, so make sure to play the trial version first.… Full Review »
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