Marble Mountain

About

Marble Mountain is an adventurous marble-rolling game that combines the retro gameplay of Marble Madness and Super Monkey Ball with the cinematic experience of Indiana Jones. The brave marble's epic journey includes navigating treacherous heights, dodging deadly traps, and solving puzzles to return stolen treasures from the temple. The game features handcrafted levels with tricks, traps, and treasure to master.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features clever level design and beautiful graphics, providing an enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic marble games.
Controls are generally smooth and responsive, allowing for a fun and engaging gameplay experience, especially in VR.
The game is accessible for casual gamers, with generous checkpoints and unlimited tries, making it easy to pick up and play.

The automatic camera control can induce motion sickness and often changes angles at inopportune moments, making gameplay frustrating.
Some levels suffer from poor lighting and confusing layouts, leading to disorientation and difficulty in navigation.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and challenge compared to other marble platformers.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it excessively loud and distracting, while others appreciate the quality of the soundtrack and its fitting atmosphere. Notably, the end credits score is praised, and some users enjoy the retro vibe of the background music. Overall, while there are criticisms regarding volume control and certain sound effects, many players acknowledge the music as a positive aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Wonderful VR game with smart level design, good music, and relaxing + fun gameplay!”
- “Even the background music has this retro demoscene vibe to it; I would bet my loose marbles that the developer has a 16-bit Amiga background.”
- “Great soundtrack and cool new puzzle elements to the marble game genre.”
- “The music is extremely loud and you'll have to slide it almost all the way down to a tolerable level, but a few minutes later it slowly goes back to full blast.”
- “One other critique, turn the music volume all the way down as, aside from a decent end credits score, it only serves as a mocking distraction.”
- “The graphics look very cheap, the music sounds like some sort of cheap royalty-free track, and the noises made by the 'skull' enemies that soon appear are just awful.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their aesthetic appeal and suitability for gameplay, while others criticize them as cheap and dated. Many players find the visuals simplistic yet pleasant, contributing to a relaxing experience, though some experienced performance issues that required adjustments. Overall, the graphics are seen as a decent aspect of the game, but opinions vary significantly on their quality and impact on gameplay.
- “The graphics are nice, the gameplay and challenges are fun, and I like the 3D world/ambience.”
- “Graphics are simplistic, but nice, and suit the gameplay very well.”
- “This game is aesthetically pleasing and relaxing.”
- “The graphics look very cheap, the music sounds like some sort of cheap royalty-free track, and the noises made by the 'skull' enemies that soon appear are just awful.”
- “You're better off playing the remakes of the old arcade game unless you think fancy graphics are going to make a difference in the gameplay.”
- “This game offers little to no challenge with terribly dated visuals.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring smart level design and a relaxing yet challenging experience that lasts around three hours. While some players note a lack of variety, the introduction of new elements and effective camera changes enhance the overall enjoyment. The graphics, though simplistic, complement the gameplay effectively, making it a satisfying experience for fans of puzzle games.
- “New elements are introduced to keep the gameplay interesting.”
- “Wonderful VR game with smart level design, good music, and relaxing yet fun gameplay!”
- “Gameplay doesn't vary that much, but for 3 hours of play it's fine.”
- “You're better off playing the remakes of the old arcade game unless you think fancy graphics is going to make a difference in the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is almost relaxing and without the typical marble game frustration, though there are a few tricky parts.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is lacking, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a substantial narrative or cutscenes, similar to those found in LEGO games. Instead, the experience feels minimal, with only superficial elements like a hat resembling Indiana Jones' to engage players.
- “Not much to say really, you can get a hat that kind of looks like Indy's, but I was expecting some sort of storyline or cutscenes like in the LEGO games where they don't talk and you just watch.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game performs well in Steam VR mode, indicating effective optimization for that platform.
- “The good news is that the game runs smoothly when you pick the Steam VR mode.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is strong, allowing players to improve their best course times and collect all golden pickups, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Replayability is excellent, as you can challenge yourself to beat your best course times and collect all the golden pickups throughout the levels.”
- “The game offers a high level of replayability with its diverse challenges and unlockable content that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different strategies you can employ, making you want to replay it multiple times.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is well-crafted, creating a cohesive experience, though it may not be considered cinematic.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create a captivating atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with users finding it to be quite funny and enjoyable.
- “Pretty funny!”