What it is
HYPERBALLIN' is a high-speed precision platformer built around marble racing tracks where the floor itself is the obstacle. Currently available as a free playtest on itch.io, it focuses on chaining advanced movement tech to push your speed and land perfect runs.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from redembergames.itch.io.
⋘ HYPERBALLIN' ⋙
≪ HIGH-OCTANE PRECISION PLATFORMING UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU'VE EVER SEEN ≫
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Find the Dominus. Be the fastest.
Run through multiple marble racing tracks where the floor is the enemy.
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MASTER HIGH-SPEED PHYSICS
Chain together wall-jumps, floor-surfs, air-dashes, teleports, and perfect momentum redirects to increase your speed without limits.
FLAWLESS PRECISION PLATFORMING
One misstep means shattering your Diamond rank. Calculate every bounce and landing with split-second reflexes when shooting for the perfect rank.
Use all your high-speed tech and abilities and make perfect landing from marble to marble to reach THE DOMINUS .
All your precision-platforming skills will be pushed to its limit when trying to reach the time-attack perfect rank of DIAMOND .
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💖 SUPPORT THE GAME
The HYPERBALLIN' Playtest is 100% free forever!
If you’re enjoying the game and want to help accelerate development, consider throwing a tip into the jar at checkout on the Download page. This is the only way to support the game currently, every contribution directly funds future updates, new tracks, and polish. Thank you so much!
GAME MODES & ROADMAP
The current playtest version contains levels for the 'Marathon' game mode: A mode where you try to complete a big group of levels as fast as possible.
Planned future features and gamemodes:
The Endless Peace Mode: Where you can simply vibe with no threats.
Traditional Endless Mode: Where levels keep getting progressively more difficult.
3-Lap Mode: Where players are ranked on pre-set groups of tracks where 3 laps must be completed, a test of how consistently good you can be.
Level Select: Where you can play and learn single selected levels over and over and see what's the absolutely best time you can reach on each level.
☄️ Join the Discord clip challenge to compete for a game key! ☄️
The coolest clips will earn keys to the full game when it is released!
⏩ HYPERBALLIN' Discord: https://discord.gg/9KqgJcxxVd
Thank you for playing!
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Editor takes
“The clean, high-contrast palette and snappy motion reads like a love letter to 90s CD-ROM marble racers, but the current playtest gives you little reason to linger on its visuals when the floor is actively trying to kill you.”
“The moment-to-moment control feels tight and responsive with solid wall-jump and dash timing, but the lack of a level select in the current build makes grinding for Diamond rank a frustrating trial-and-error loop.”
“For a free playtest, it's a surprisingly polished package that nails its core hook of 'floor is the enemy' with a clear roadmap, though the single Marathon mode and short session length show its jam-sized scope.”
“The time-attack Marathon mode is a great one-more-run hook with endless room for optimization, but right now there's only one way to play and no build variety to keep runs feeling fresh.”
How to play
You play as a marble navigating tracks at high speed, using wall-jumps, floor-surfs, air-dashes, teleports, and momentum redirects to keep moving. The current playtest includes Marathon mode, where you complete a group of levels as fast as possible. A Diamond rank is awarded for near-flawless time-attack runs, so every bounce and landing matters.
Tips
- The floor is the enemy — treat every surface as a potential hazard rather than a safe landing.
- Chain movement abilities together to build speed; the game rewards momentum over cautious play.
- Short sessions are the norm, so focus on learning one track at a time before attempting a full Marathon run.
- If you're aiming for Diamond, replay individual levels to memorize layouts and perfect your timing.
Questions
What platforms is HYPERBALLIN' available on?
The playtest is available on Windows via itch.io.
What input methods are supported?
Keyboard, mouse, Xbox controller, and PlayStation controller.
Is the playtest free?
Yes, the playtest is 100% free forever. You can optionally tip the developer at checkout to support development.
What game modes are planned?
The developer has outlined future modes including Endless Peace Mode (no threats), Traditional Endless Mode (increasing difficulty), 3-Lap Mode (ranked track sets), and a Level Select for practicing individual tracks.
How long is an average session?
A few minutes per session, making it suitable for quick runs.
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