Marble Land
- December 6, 2017
- Devious Technologies
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Marble Land" is a 3D puzzle game where players guide a marble through various levels by rotating and manipulating the terrain. The objective is to reach the goal while collecting all the scattered crystals along the way. With its calming ambiance and challenging gameplay, it provides a satisfying and relaxing experience for players of all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and clever puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Graphics are visually appealing and the game runs smoothly on various VR setups, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay is relaxing and allows players to take their time, making it accessible for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.
- The game is relatively short, with around 3-4 hours of gameplay, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players experienced performance issues, including stuttering and slow hand movement, which detracted from the VR experience.
- The controls can feel clunky and restrictive, limiting creativity in puzzle-solving compared to other VR games.
- graphics21 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and appeal, with many users noting stunning visuals and a pleasing art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some mention minor issues like graininess or clunky menus, the majority find the graphics to be impressive, contributing positively to the immersive puzzle-solving environment. The game runs smoothly on high settings, further elevating the visual experience.
“Neat VR puzzle with satisfying gameplay and beautiful visuals.”
“The graphics are very appealing to the eye as you play.”
“Graphics are stunning, just take a look at some of the screenshots and trailers, or watch my video if you don't mind some spoilers.”
“Clunky menu, mediocre graphics.”
“(With the exception of the first very beginning level that shows you what the different parts are and showcases some of the graphical details, you pretty much need to roll multiple marbles to get to the goal.)”
“[h1]Graphics and music[/h1]”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging and challenging mechanics that evolve over time, introducing new elements that require experimentation to understand. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and satisfying puzzle-solving experience, although some minor UI issues were noted. Overall, the game offers a fun and immersive experience for fans of mechanical puzzles, with an estimated playtime of around four hours.
“Neat VR puzzle with satisfying gameplay and beautiful visuals.”
“A fun game and the difficulty ramps up nicely over time, with new mechanics like needing multiple runs or multiple marbles to complete the level.”
“New mechanics are introduced and you have no idea what they do until you try it out.”
“According to the developer in the discussion forum, it should be about 4 hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of releasing the marble from its origin and manipulating various gadgets to guide the marble to the goal.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere without being repetitive or overwhelming. Players appreciate the minimal and appropriate sound effects that complement the zen soundtrack, although some suggest the addition of victory music to celebrate achievements. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience, making it enjoyable for those seeking a tranquil gaming environment.
“The environments and background music and sounds are well designed.”
“Atmosphere is really relaxing and I think the background music does a good job of adding to the calming atmosphere of the game.”
“The music was relaxing and it didn't give me headaches, which most games do with repetitive music.”
“The music is calm, the sound effects are minimal and appropriate.”
“There’s lots of attention to detail in all the levels, and it’s all accompanied by a zen soundtrack.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including periodic stuttering and a lack of adjustable settings to improve frame rates, which are locked to the display's refresh rate. Users have reported consistently low performance even on capable hardware, such as the 1080ti, and the absence of additional content or achievements further detracts from the overall experience.
“Unfortunately, there is no workshop content to extend the life of the game, no DLC, no achievements, and the performance seems to be pinned to the refresh rate of your display, so I was getting 60 FPS throughout.”
“Bad performance with the game - some periodic stuttering every 4 seconds or so, not sure what's wrong.”
“There was not even a way to tinker with the settings to maybe improve the performance. I'm using a 1080 Ti, and the performance is garbage.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant colors and appealing textures, creating a relaxing environment that enhances the puzzle-solving experience. The background music effectively contributes to this calming ambiance, making it a pleasant setting for players.
“Colourful, nice textures, very atmospheric.”
“The atmosphere is really relaxing, and I think the background music does a good job of adding to the calming atmosphere of the game.”
“The atmosphere seems good for puzzle solving.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with some users noting that there is no clear narrative or context, as players simply begin without any introduction or storyline.
“I don't think there's a story; you just start.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the plot.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that funny locations provide a refreshing way to recenter themselves and teleport to different areas, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability may be limited due to its focus on logic-driven puzzles, which could lead to a lack of variety in subsequent playthroughs.
“Puzzles so far have been exclusively logic-driven, so replay value may suffer a bit.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
