Lost Marbles

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Lost Marbles is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Binary Takeover and was released on May 30, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The gameplay is polished, with smooth controls and responsive mechanics that create a comfortable arcade experience.
The game features a variety of levels that encourage speedrunning and puzzle-solving, providing a fun challenge for players.
The concept of using different marbles with unique abilities adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, making it memorable.

The level design is poor, leading to a lack of engagement and making the game feel boring over time.
There is a significant lack of content, such as a level editor or more challenging levels, which limits replayability.
The game suffers from issues with depth perception and platforming mechanics, causing frustration during gameplay.

gameplay
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The gameplay of "Lost Marbles" is polished and features unique mechanics, with each ball offering distinct abilities, but it struggles with level design that can feel unbalanced and random. While the arcade and time-trial elements provide a fun challenge, some players feel that the game falls short due to its 3D platforming issues, leading to moments where players must fight against the mechanics rather than work with them. Overall, it offers a mix of addictiveness and frustration, with a presentation that meets basic standards but lacks depth.
- “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).”
- “9/10 very addicting gameplay.”
- “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 are all there is, and those then feel amateurish and mediocre at best... then the game is majorly flawed.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of quirky, wicked elements that make it enjoyable to learn and play, particularly in speedrun scenarios. While it can be frustrating at times, the comedic aspects contribute to its charm as a lighthearted platformer.
- “In that, they are perfect for speedruns, and designed in such a way that they are funny to learn, memorize, and play as fast as you can.”
- “It's a nice little funny platformer.”
- “Which can be very disappointing and annoying, but fun in a wicked sense of humor way.”
graphics
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The game's graphics stand out with a unique identity characterized by vibrant colors and a cell-shaded style, setting it apart from other ball-rolling games. This visual approach complements its arcade gameplay and distinct 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), the gameplay (arcade and time-trial), and the mechanics (each ball has its pros and cons, as well as one special ability).”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “The character models look outdated and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
- “The visual effects are minimal, making the game feel less immersive and engaging.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and well-suited to the overall experience.
- “The music was very enjoyable and fit the game perfectly.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I found the music to be immersive and it really set the mood for each level.”