Underplayed Gems

Ballz 3D (1994)

Ballz 3D cover
Developer
PF Magic
Publisher
Tec Toy, Accolade, Media Rings
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom
Genres
Fighting
Rating
2.8 of 5, 6 player ratings

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How it feels

A distinctive 3D-styled fighter where every character is made of balls, offering quirky arcade brawling.

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About

Ballz 3D is a two player 3D action fighting game for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, the Super NES (SNES) and the 3DO. It was developed by PF Magic and published by Accolade in 1994. The 3DO version was released as a director's cut in 1995. Ballz offered three difficulty levels over a total of 21 matches. Its distinguishing quality was that each of the characters were composed completely of balls, with a pseudo-3D look.

Screenshots

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