BALAN WONDERWORLD
- March 25, 2021
- ARZEST Corp.
- 2h median play time
Balan Wonderworld is an extravagant 3D platformer from former Sega Team producer Yuji Naka, but is it more than pizazz and parlor tricks?
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Balan Wonderworld" is a 3D platformer game that follows the journey of two children, Leo and Emma, as they explore a mysterious land filled with 12 different worlds. Each world has its own unique theme and challenges that players must overcome by using different costumes that grant special abilities. The game features various gameplay mechanics such as puzzles, battles, and exploration, with a focus on collecting items and having fun.
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Reviews
- music77 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- gameplay64 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
- story64 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
- graphics59 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- character development22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Balan Wonderworld review: All show, no tell
Balan Wonderworld is an extravagant 3D platformer from former Sega Team producer Yuji Naka, but is it more than pizazz and parlor tricks?
60%Balan Wonderworld Review
Balan Wonderworld is perfect for those who want a relatively relaxed game that delights the mind while not being overly tricky, fills up the cuteness meter, and rewards those who seek out every collectable. There are occasional frame rate drops and some potential confusion at the start due to lack of narration or knowledge about musicals. Along with what for some will be an issue with minimal lack of difficulty increase outside of boss battles and post-game content, this means overall enjoyment may be restricted for some players. However, for the ideal target audience the world of Balan is a joy to explore; the various textures of clothing, the world and items make it feel immersive. The whimsical and unique costumes add more than a style change, they are central to the thrill of helping chapter characters regain their happiness for their passion, be it a hobby or a job. The darker elements of the bosses' appearance and the regular enemies balance the predominantly cute style, making Balan Wonderworld a great new title from Square Enix.
80%Balan Wonderworld Review
All the charm in the universe couldn't save Balan Wonderworld’s half-baked platforming and ill-advised one-button design from being a complete bore.
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