Madballs in Babo:Invasion
- September 16, 2009
- Playbrains
Get on Steam"Madballs in Babo:Invasion" is a zany, fast-paced action shooter game featuring the classic Madballs toy line. Players can engage in frenetic multiplayer matches or battle through a single-player campaign, using a variety of unique weapons and abilities to dominate their enemies. The game boasts vibrant graphics and over-the-top humor, making it a fun and exciting experience for players of all skill levels.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience, especially for those who enjoyed it during its original release on Xbox 360.
- Playing with friends in co-op mode enhances the enjoyment, making it a great option for casual gaming sessions.
- The gameplay features satisfying mechanics, a variety of weapons, and a colorful art style that appeals to players looking for lighthearted fun.
- The multiplayer community is essentially dead, making it difficult to find matches or enjoy the game as intended.
- The single-player campaign is considered mediocre and repetitive, lacking depth and engaging content.
- Many players feel the game has not aged well, with some mechanics feeling unpolished and the overall experience becoming boring after a short time.
- story21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is widely criticized for being nonsensical and lacking clarity, with many players feeling it fails to engage or provide a coherent narrative. While some appreciate the fun gameplay and multiplayer aspects, they note that the plot is generic and often feels like an afterthought, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the game, serving primarily as a backdrop for combat rather than a compelling narrative.
“This game is pretty fun, offering a decent storyline and fun multiplayer combat.”
“Even the story mode was a blast!”
“Is a great game, great fun, great story, and good gameplay; I recommend it.”
“The story is nonsensical and it is unclear what we are exactly doing from mission to mission.”
“It is just a terrible plot that goes nowhere, which anybody could write.”
“There is a story, but it doesn't really make any sense; maybe it was a tie-in game to something, who knows.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring smooth mechanics and a decent variety of level design, though some players note a lack of enemy diversity and the absence of rolling mechanics. While the game offers enjoyable solo experiences and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 16-bit titles, its multiplayer aspect is criticized for being lackluster. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun and engaging, with a good amount of content to unlock, despite some issues with depth and variety.
“With satisfying explosions and a fairly good variety in level design, the gameplay is not at all bad.”
“A decent top-down-view shooter with surprisingly good mechanics.”
“The gameplay is smooth and very well done.”
“The game has little variety in its enemies or gameplay.”
“What I missed in this game were actual rolling mechanics.”
“As a video game based on rubber ball toys, one might expect some lame gameplay or a cheap feel.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their creativity and quality, especially considering its age, with many reviewers noting a unique art style and decent performance on lower-end PCs. While some find the visuals appealing and a step above many AAA shooters, others feel that the graphics alone cannot sustain long-term engagement, particularly in single-player modes. Overall, the game strikes a balance between simple yet effective graphics and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
“It certainly was unique for the time as there were quite few mainstream games which were this creative in times when Team Fortress 2 could be considered fresh, innovative, and groundbreaking with its own classes and cartoonish graphics.”
“It has simple (but challenging to master) mechanics, pretty good graphics for an isometric game, a competent UI, good physics, and a fair amount of content.”
“I was pleasantly surprised: the controls were tight, the online multiplayer was a blast, and the graphics look fantastic even on older computers.”
“Decent graphics for its age.”
“Simple graphics and the game is very non-demanding on your PC.”
“Beats a huge portion of AAA shooters which only give credence to graphics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the campaign to be tedious and overly lengthy, though some enjoy the challenge of achieving 100% completion despite not typically being fans of achievements.
“The campaign itself is too long and tedious.”
“Tedious and grindy campaign.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, providing significant value for money with numerous unlockable content and enjoyable gameplay elements. Players appreciate the fun voicework and the incentive to revisit the game to fully experience all it has to offer.
“The game has great replay value, so you're sure to get your money's worth.”
“This game features fun voice work, nice gameplay mechanics, and a significant replay value with plenty to unlock.”
“There’s quite a bit to unlock, making the replayability of this game quite enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, being described as very funny while also offering an excellent price-to-quality ratio.
“Very funny game with an excellent price/quality ratio.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with users noting it as one of the coolest in gaming history, comparable to iconic soundtracks like that of Super Meat Boy.
“This game probably has one of the coolest soundtracks in the history of gaming, right up there with Super Meat Boy.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“Each track is expertly crafted, enhancing the emotional depth of the game and making every moment memorable.”
