Lost Marbles
- May 30, 2014
- Binary Takeover
Get on Steam"Lost Marbles" is a physics-based puzzle game where players control three marbles, each with unique abilities and materials, to solve levels and reach the end point quickly. The game features challenging platforming, vivid visuals, and charming music across 40 levels, with an optional hardcore mode and unlockable skin for additional replayability.
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- The gameplay is polished with smooth ball rolling and responsive controls, making it comfortable to pick up and play.
- The game features a variety of levels that encourage speedrunning and provide a fun challenge, especially in the later stages.
- The unique mechanics of different marbles with special abilities add an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- Level design is poor, leading to a lack of engagement and making the game feel boring after a while.
- There is a significant lack of a level editor and community content, which limits replayability and creativity.
- The game suffers from depth perception issues and inconsistent mechanics, making it frustrating to navigate certain levels.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Lost Marbles" is polished and features a unique identity with vibrant graphics and distinct mechanics for each ball, including special abilities. However, it struggles with the inherent challenges of 3D platforming, leading to a sense of randomness and imbalance in level design that can make players feel as though they are fighting against the mechanics rather than engaging with them. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it ultimately feels flawed and mediocre due to these issues.
“But if there is a single thing that would make Lost Marbles deserve a positive rating, it's the very polished gameplay.”
“Unlike other ball-rolling games, it doesn't try to copy the renowned 'Ballance' from Atari, but has its own identity: the graphics (cell-shading and vibrant colors), the gameplay (arcade and time-trial), and the mechanics (each ball has its pros and cons, as well as one special ability).”
“Unlike other ball-rolling games, it doesn't try to copy the renowned 'Ballance' from Atari, but has its own identity: the graphics (cell-shading and vibrant colors), the gameplay (arcade and time-trial), and the mechanics (each ball has its pros and cons, as well as one special ability).”
“The problem is that it's a 3D platformer, and in the end, it doesn't realize the problems that 3D platformers face, meaning that it falls into a feeling of randomness in terms of its gameplay.”
“There were many parts in the game where it felt like you had to fight against the mechanics instead of working with them, simply because of the level design not being balanced fully around the 'powers' that the marbles have at times.”
“When the game itself is stripped down in the way that Lost Marbles is, where the mechanics and level design is all there is, and those then feel amateurish and mediocre at best... then the game is majorly flawed.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is cleverly integrated into its design, making it enjoyable to learn and play quickly, particularly appealing for speedrunners. Players find the comedic elements enhance the experience, adding a layer of fun to the challenge.
“The humor in the game is perfectly crafted, making it a joy to learn, memorize, and speedrun.”
“The game's design incorporates humor seamlessly, enhancing the experience as you play at lightning speed.”
“It's hilarious how the game challenges you to speedrun while keeping you entertained with its witty elements.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a distinctive cell-shaded style with vibrant colors, setting it apart from other ball-rolling games. This unique visual identity complements its arcade gameplay and diverse mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
“Unlike other ball-rolling games, it doesn't try to copy the renowned 'Ballance' from Atari, but has its own identity: the graphics (cell-shading and vibrant colors) are stunning and contribute significantly to the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and well-suited to the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay.
“The music was very enjoyable and fit the game in my eyes.”
