
Playtest report preview
Ballistic.exeWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Shooting simulator with dozens of weapons and over a thousand attachments.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Ballistic.exe (7h 26m in total). The problem that came up most: starter gun pellet drop and inaccuracy make targets hard to hit, in 8 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 26m analysed · English, Japanese, Russian · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 61
- Ideas
- 9
- Highlights
- 25
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 221 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 48 min analysed: 25 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 10 highlights.
- Stream 2, 1h analysed: 14 problems, 6 suggestions or comparisons, 9 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 9 highlights.
- Stream 5, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 9 highlights.
- Stream 6, 1h analysed: 13 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 9 highlights.
- Stream 7, 50 min analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 6 highlights.
- Stream 8, 47 min analysed: 33 problems, 8 highlights.
Problems (61)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #34Frustration
starter gun pellet drop and inaccuracy make targets hard to hit
8 of 8 streams · 30 moments
30 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
rounds dropped during manual loading are lost
5 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Confusion
barrel accuracy stats seem contradictory and hard to interpret
4 of 8 streams · 12 moments
12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
shop parts cost too much for early earnings
4 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
weapon sway makes precise shots hard
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Confusion
separate mouse and key control of sights takes time to learn
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Confusion
ammo loadout menu does not apply selected ammo clearly
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
distant range objectives feel impossible with early gear
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Confusion
tutorial targets appear without being noticed
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
boss npc presence feels creepy and uncomfortable
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustrationblocking
no ammo in second range despite free ammo item
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Confusion
volcanic scope mount is unclear and seems unusable
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Confusion
bought shop part cannot be found in the workshop
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Confusion
default movement keys assume an azerty keyboard
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
spotter and accuracy circle tutorial is hard to follow
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
unclear how to buy more ammo after running out
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
no clear feedback on whether a shot hit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
same target twice requirement easy to misread
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
bonus targets on small or moving objects are very hard to hit
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
short barrel upgrade is too weak to reach range targets
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
visible hits are scored as misses
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
mouse sensitivity feels too high with no obvious way to change it
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
limited ammo per range visit runs out mid challenge
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
iron sights do not match where pellets land
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
mouse sight alignment feels awkward compared to a controller
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
range instructor teleports and changes pants color
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
effect of grip and hand placement changes is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
long distance test target is hard to find on the range
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
no clear indicator whether the pistol is loaded
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
unclear how to close the item info popup
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear whether a run can be failed or lost
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
unclear whether range tasks can be repeated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
jumping is never introduced
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
trigger must be pulled fully before a shot fires
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
moving target test picks the wrong intended target
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
unclear whether the air pistol can be pumped harder
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
inventory key not shown when first gift is given
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
token reward after tutorial lower than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
locked hand placement slot is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
no clear way to zero sights precisely
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
manual reload after every shot is not expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
current objective is easy to lose track of
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
unclear whether wind affects shots on the range
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
mail client error message is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
tutorial prompts are unclear or vanish too soon
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
weapon safety toggle not discoverable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
unclear challenge entry and hit zones on the range
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
ranges have no background music
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
shop only sells the starter pellets
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
bell target is hard to hit
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
balloon target is hard to see
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
hand placement locked after switching guns
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
torque and balance tutorial feels too math heavy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
missed shot counter is hard to read at low resolution
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
objective token rewards feel small
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
readme window on the desktop cannot be dragged
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
pinball on the desktop is clicked but not playable
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
timed targets disappear before being noticed
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
shop does not show the currently installed part
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
moving targets keep moving during reload
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
graphics are an acquired taste
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (9)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #65Comparison
gun handling likened to other realistic firearm simulators
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Suggestion
no way to see the bullet trajectory after a shot
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Suggestion
host face could show stronger sad or angry reactions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Suggestion
wants a magazine option for the starter gun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Comparison
shader based art style recalls a well known detective game
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Comparison
hands on gun handling compared to hand simulator
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Comparison
footsteps on tiled floor sound very loud
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Comparison
attachment system likened to a detailed extraction shooter
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #70Comparison
range shooting compared to an olympic shooting game
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (25)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #71Highlight
barrel and part upgrades clearly improve trajectory and hits
4 of 8 streams · 9 moments
9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #72Highlight
host character and results presentation are a likable highlight
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
overall art style and atmosphere set a strong mood
3 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
retro desktop interface at launch is well liked
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
detailed weapon stats and workshop info are appreciated
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
detailed shot data console at the range is enjoyed
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
unusual split sight aiming system is fun to use
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
shopkeeper character and room are liked
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
range tasks and sandbox shooting are fun
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
apartment unlock is an exciting surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
gun customization and building is satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
small props and animations in the hub get noticed
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
fast player movement feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
racking the action by hand feels satisfying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
impact dot on targets is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
new barrel looks good on the pistol
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #87Highlight
creepy but likeable npc characters
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #88Highlight
volcanic pistol is a satisfying new gun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #89Highlight
small consolation payout after poor rounds is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #90Highlight
ricochet hits are fun to see
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #91Highlight
meme picture in the objectives tab lands well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #92Highlight
lower score for kneeling shots is appreciated
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #93Highlight
spotting scope view looks good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #94Highlight
satisfying hits on the gnome target
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #95Highlight
prone stance makes shooting much steadier
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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