Marble Duel

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Marble Duel is a single player and multiplayer tactical puzzle game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by HeroLabs and was released on November 12, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Marble Duel, engage in magic-fueled duels against monsters in a kingdom overrun by a cruel witch. Upgrade your spells, level up your mage, and harness the ancient power of magic spheres to eradicate evil. Meet unique characters and form unexpected alliances on your journey. No release date or developer/publisher mentioned.

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on traditional marble shooting games by incorporating RPG elements, making it engaging and strategic.
Many players find the graphics and sound design to be appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
The game can provide a sense of joy and hope, as it has helped some players cope with personal challenges and find motivation.

The game becomes excessively difficult after a certain point, with many players feeling that the AI is unfair and relies on luck rather than skill.
There are numerous bugs and design flaws that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted time.
Many players believe the game is overpriced for the content it offers, suggesting it should be available at a much lower price point.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
Gameplay in this title is a blend of traditional Zuma mechanics with RPG elements, including character stats and leveling. While some players appreciate the simple and engaging nature of the gameplay, others criticize the overwhelming difficulty posed by enemies and the presence of unaddressed bugs, which detracts from the overall experience. The visuals are praised, making it accessible for casual gamers, but the lack of challenge balance and polish may deter more dedicated players.
- “At first, this seemed like a nice, relaxing take on Zuma-like gameplay.”
- “[u]Review[/u]: Marble Duel could be called the 'Zuma RPG,' because it adds character stats, leveling, and story to the traditional Zuma gameplay of shooting marbles into a moving line to match sets and make marbles disappear.”
- “Bought for the beautiful profile backgrounds, stayed for the fun and simple gameplay embedded in a lovely story.”
- “I do actually like the mechanics of the game, but when your enemies become so ridiculously over-powered that there is absolutely no way to beat them, it stops being funny and seems to be more of a rip-off.”
- “The developers didn't care enough to fix even some simple issues that break gameplay, so why would you dedicate more time to this game than they did?”
- “It's okay for absolutely non-savvy gamers, like maybe someone's aunt — because mechanics are dull and simple in the worst meaning of the word, but visuals are sweet.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The story in the game is centered around themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges, with a moral that emphasizes resilience. Players engage with a narrative that is enhanced by RPG elements and side quests, making the gameplay more immersive. Overall, the combination of a charming story and engaging mechanics appeals to a wide audience, particularly younger players.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Bought for the beautiful profile backgrounds, stayed for the fun and simple gameplay embedded in a lovely story.”
- “[Review]: Marble Duel could be called the 'Zuma RPG,' because it adds character stats, leveling, and story to the traditional Zuma gameplay of shooting marbles into a moving line to match sets and make marbles disappear.”
- “Overall, it is a nice-looking marble matching game with some storyline to it, but I had issues with it as listed below…”
- “There are also some side quests to progress the story.”
- “[u]review[/u]: Marble Duel could be called the 'Zuma RPG,' because it adds character stats, leveling, and story to the traditional Zuma gameplay of shooting marbles into a moving line to match sets and make marbles disappear.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the great soundwork and original soundtrack, particularly noting its relaxing qualities. However, some players criticize the limited variation in tracks and the inability to adjust noise levels, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great soundwork - both the original soundtrack and effects are well done.”
- “Wonderful artwork, good fairy music, although there is a poor variation of tracks.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “You cannot adjust any of the noise levels (music for example).”
- “Balling game - wonderful artwork, good fairy music with a poor variation of tracks, hardcore luck-based higher levels.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, featuring wonderful artwork that enhances the overall visual experience. While the visuals are appealing, some reviewers note that the gameplay mechanics are simplistic and may not engage more experienced gamers. Overall, the graphics stand out as a strong point, even if the gameplay may not match their quality.
- “Great graphics.”
- “Graphics are cute.”
- “It's okay for absolutely non-savvy gamers, like maybe someone's aunt — because mechanics are dull and simple in the worst sense of the word, but visuals are sweet.”
- “Balling game - wonderful artwork, good fairy music with a poor variation of tracks, hardcore luck-based higher levels.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, including noticeable framerate drops after extended playtime, leading to eventual freezes upon attempting to quit. Additionally, users report bugs related to Steam achievements, which only unlock after closing the game, causing further frustration.
- “The game has a few bugs; after playing for an hour or so, it starts to slow down its framerate until it eventually freezes when you try to quit.”
- “+Steam achievements are buggy for me. There are a lot of achievements to unlock, and they unlock in-game just fine, but in Steam, they only unlock after you close the game.”
- “The game has a few bugs; after playing for an hour or so, it starts to slow down its framerate until it eventually freezes when you try to quit.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as diminishing when players encounter overly powerful enemies, leading to frustration rather than amusement. While some enjoy the game's mechanics, the imbalance can detract from the comedic experience, making it feel more like a rip-off than a source of fun.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and heavily reliant on luck, which can lead to frustration and a lack of satisfaction in progression.
- “It's grindy and completely luck-based.”
- “It's grindy and completely luck-based.”