Ballad of The Masked Bandits

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Ballad of The Masked Bandits is a single player action game. It was developed by Big Boot Stoodts, LLC and was released on June 1, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits is a puzzle-packed stealth game where you play as three raccoons in a trench coat pulling off wild west heists.

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun concept of controlling three raccoons in a trenchcoat, which adds a humorous and engaging element to the gameplay.
The art style is charming and stylized, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that complements the western theme.
Despite its flaws, many players found the puzzles challenging and enjoyable, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.

The game suffers from poor execution, including buggy mechanics, confusing controls, and frustrating camera angles that hinder gameplay.
As an unfinished student project, it lacks polish and depth, making it feel more like a homework assignment than a complete game.
Many players reported issues with level design and a lack of guidance, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
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The gameplay of this indie title, which involves controlling three raccoons on a looting adventure, has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it frustrating due to unclear mechanics and poor level design. Critics noted a lack of guidance, irritating controls, and buggy menus, which detracted from the overall experience. While some appreciated the 3D style and puzzle elements, the execution of camera movement and character mechanics left much to be desired.
- “I like the 3D style of the game, the mechanics, and the puzzle parts.”
- “This game's mechanics remind me a lot of The Lost Vikings (if you ever played it, you would understand the character swapping thing).”
- “Instead, could a camera panning mechanic be a function of the mouse because sometimes I can't see what I'm doing correctly (like holding down the right-click and moving the mouse to look around).”
- “While this game is clearly an indie attempt at a novel concept (controlling 3 raccoons in their journey to loot the west), the overall gameplay did not convince me.”
- “However, the lack of a general idea of what to do makes it hard to play if the puzzles don't click right away. I managed to complete the first level because I watched the trailer and saw the mechanic there.”
- “Right from the get-go, you're thrown into the game with very little explanation of how to do anything, including controls and mechanics. It also seems that there is somewhat poor level design, with comments about hidden ledges.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being low-quality and low-poly, which detracts from the overall experience despite a unique art style. While some players appreciate the thematic music and the aesthetic choices, the visuals are generally seen as a significant drawback, leading to mixed feelings about the game's appeal.
- “The art style is unique and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music is very thematic, and the art style is nice.”
- “The graphics aren't great; low-quality, low-poly stuff meant to look stylized but just looks bad.”
- “The player's focus is occupied with the lower two-thirds of the camera, and the text blends in with the rest of the game's aesthetics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charming and thematic qualities, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and blending well with the design and art style. Players appreciate its cute and engaging nature, both in the menu and during gameplay.
- “I really liked the idea, design, and music; all of them blend really well to create a cool atmosphere.”
- “On another note, the music is very thematic, and the art style is nice.”
- “Also, the music is charming, both on the menu and in the levels.”
- “The music was cute.”
- “Also, the music is charming, both on the menu and on the level.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with some reviewers noting that it doesn't detract from the overall experience, as the gameplay is engaging and the unique art style is appealing. However, the brevity of the content and the absence of a substantial narrative lead to mixed feelings, with some players feeling that more story could enhance the game. Overall, while the concept is interesting, the lack of a developed storyline limits its potential.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The character development is rich and immersive, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives, creating a complex and captivating experience.”
- “Imagine GTA V, but you have to protect all 3 protagonists from being killed at all times, and you have to do the whole mission again if one of them dies.”
- “Here's the thing, this game is really good if you're looking for a 20-minute game. Good idea behind it, unique art style and setting, but there's no story. It literally has two 10-minute levels. This game would be an easy 8/10 if it just had more content, but it's just not got enough, so it's probably a 4/10. I personally wouldn't recommend it, but it is fun.”
- “Although the plot of this game is a carbon copy of Darkness_Selphie's Starcraft custom map (just kidding), the first level does work, and I guess I had fun.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting character control, menu navigation, and gameplay mechanics, such as the dragging of bookcases. These problems detract from the overall experience and hinder smooth gameplay.
- “Buggy as hell; other characters can be caught while you are controlling someone else.”
- “The menu is really buggy too, and the mechanics of the game are kind of weird.”
- “The dragging of bookcases was very buggy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective blend of design and music, creating a captivating and immersive experience.
- “I really liked the idea, design, and music; all of them blend really well to create a cool atmosphere.”
emotional
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Users note that the emotional aspect of the game can be affected by glitches, such as triggering suspicion in tense moments, which can detract from the immersive experience. This highlights the importance of smooth gameplay in maintaining emotional engagement.

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Ballad of The Masked Bandits is a action game.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits is available on PC and Windows.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits was released on June 1, 2020.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits was developed by Big Boot Stoodts, LLC.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ballad of The Masked Bandits is a single player game.

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