Free-to-play casual game
Mr.Ballen – The Dislike of the Like Button is a free action game from Mr Maheros in Low Poly. This casual game is based on MrBallen, an American YouTuber who makes content based on crime and mystery also known for his dislike of the Like button. In this indie release, you help him by doing a variety of tasks to torment the poor button.
Built on a simple premise, Mr.Ballen – The Dislike of the Like Button is a fun game with no overarching story, no difficult secrets, and even no multiple endings. It’s like The Asylum Incident but simpler.
Help in fighting the like button
Mr.Ballen – The Dislike of the Like Button is based on the aforementioned content creator. MrBallen is a former Navy SEAL and has become partly known for his creative treatment of the Like button. Where most YouTube creators tell the audience to “hit like,” MrBallen suggests everything but that. He tells fans to do a lot of things instead of just hitting—disemboweling, liquidating, ransacking, pulverizing, and more.
Its graphics are deceptively simple. In its entirety, the game uses a brightly-colored low-poly design. It may just be like that but it does good work recreating MrBallen in the game. With his signature backward cap and facial hair, fans of his content would recognize him immediately. The environment feels natural despite its flat and low-poly aesthetic, which adds to the fun.
As an indie game, it’s not surprising to find this game having little content. There is only one out of many planned episodes available, which can be completed in less than 10 minutes. Since the game is free, it makes for a quick meme-based enjoyment and there are other levels down the pipeline. That said, a game at this stage also doesn’t have replayability.
A short pop culture reference experience
If you’re a fan of MrBallen and are looking for a short game, then Mr.Ballen – The Dislike of the Like Button can give you a quick fix. It only has a single level and can be completed in less than 10 minutes. Still, as a free game, there’s no pressure while the other levels remain in development limbo. Its value lies in its internet culture reference.
