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Red Ball 4

Red Ball 4

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Red Ball 4

Red Ball 4

FDG Entertainment (mobile publisher); Yohoho Games / original author credited (web/Flash origins). citeturn0search3turn0search1

iOS; Android; Browser (web portals); Android TV / some PC sideloads. citeturn0search3turn2search7turn0search7Paid on mobile (one-time purchase on iOS/Google Play with optional small IAPs); free ad-supported versions on browser portals (platform-dependent).
Health Score
51
DECENT

About This Game

A colorful physics-based jump-and-roll platformer where you control a red ball through dozens of puzzle-platforming levels, avoid traps, collect stars and defeat cartoonish square enemies and bosses. Tone is light, whimsical, and family-friendly with simple controls and short levels suitable for casual play.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
2/5
Creativity
1/5
Pro-Social
1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
1/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
0/5
Social Risk
1/5
Content Intensity
1/5

Negatives

  • ‱Difficulty spikes on some levels that can frustrate young children
  • ‱Browser versions often ad-supported and mobile versions may include small IAPs to unlock content.

Positives

  • ‱Simple, accessible platforming that helps with timing and coordination
  • ‱Bright, kid-friendly cartoon visuals and short levels good for short play sessions.

Gameplay Videos

Red Ball 4 Now this is IMPOSSIBLE

SAMIR GAMING WORLD

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Official Ratings

Not Rated (mobile app stores list child-friendly age 4+; no formal ESRB entry found). citeturn1search0turn1search4
ESRB
Estimated: Cartoon/Non-graphic Violence (enemy stomping), Mild Cartoon Danger. citeturn0search7turn1search4

In-Game Purchases (mobile); Leaderboards / achievements (Game Center). citeturn0search3turn0search3

PEGI 3 (commonly listed as suitable for young children on web/apk pages). citeturn2search1turn2search4
PEGI
Non-graphic Cartoon Violence / Comic Mischief. citeturn2search4turn0search7

Age Recommendations

â„čAges 3-5
Not recommended for unsupervised play for many in this age band — physical platforming and occasional tricky hazards may frustrate 3–5 year olds. Play together and assist with controls.
â„čAges 6-8
Generally appropriate with guidance — many 6–8 year olds can enjoy the gameplay, though parents may need to help on harder levels and manage ads/IAP in browser/mobile versions.
â„čAges 9-12
Recommended — this age group will likely complete most levels independently and enjoy collectibles and boss fights. Consider turning off purchases/ads or using parental controls.
â„čAges 13-15
Appropriate and enjoyable — casual platformer challenge suitable for teens looking for short play sessions and nostalgia.
â„čAges 16-18
Appropriate — older teens may find it simple but suitable as a family-friendly pick-up-and-play title.

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