Summary
Newly-released 3D platformer gameBang-On Balls: Chronicleshas a very weird list of achievements/trophies that all revolve around farting.Bang-On Balls: Chroniclesreleased under the radar in October, but has been very well-received by those that have played it. The game has “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, and is actually one of thehigher-rated new game releases of all of 2023.
For those who are unfamiliar with the game,Bang-On Balls: Chroniclesis a 3D platformer where players take on the role of a ball that has to collect items and defeat bosses in themed levels, as is typical of the genre. WhereBang-On Balls: Chroniclesstands out is itsco-op supportand sense of humor, with the game stuffed full of funny gags and amusing pop culture references. The game is not above resorting to toilet humor, though, as evidenced by its wild achievement list.
Every single achievement inBang-On Balls: Chroniclesis about farting. The game has a dedicated fart button, tasking players with farting under specific circumstances in each level. For example, there is an achievement to fart in a pool, another to fart while on fire, another to fart in a Viking cemetery, another to fart while in analien spaceship, one to fart while getting a tattoo, and the list goes on. SinceBang-On Balls: Chronicles' 26 achievements/trophies are all about farting, players can effectively 100% the game by beating the story and finding every collectible but still have zero achievements unlocked.
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Achievement List
Bang-On Balls: Chronicleshas one of the weirdest achievement lists that have ever been cobbled together, but at least they all seem fairly doable. There are some games withextremely hard achievementsthat make them virtually impossible to achieve 100% completion. Other games are fairly lazy with their achievements, rewarding players for completing certain tasks or reaching specific milestones, but not challenging them to play the game in any unique or unexpected way.
Gamers looking for a new3D platformer to playshould consider givingBang-On Balls: Chroniclesa go. Some might find its humor immature, but setting that side, it’s still a quality 3D platforming experience. It’s also the rare 3D platformer to offer co-op play, with both online and split-screen available, so fans of the genre needing something to play with friends should definitely give it a look when they can.
