Marble Mountain

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Marble Mountain is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Lightning Rock and was released on April 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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.

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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 like Marble Madness.
Controls are generally smooth and responsive, allowing for a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, especially in VR.
The game offers good replayability with challenges to beat best times and collect items, making it engaging for casual gamers.

The automatic camera control can induce motion sickness and often leads to frustrating gameplay due to poor visibility and awkward angles.
Many players found the game to be short and lacking in depth, with some levels poorly marked and puzzles that can be overly obtuse.
The music and sound effects are often criticized for being loud and distracting, detracting from the overall experience.

music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it excessively loud and distracting, while others appreciate its quality and fitting atmosphere. Notably, the soundtrack is praised for its retro vibe and enjoyable end credits score, although some describe it as sounding cheap or annoying. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from gameplay for others, leading to a divided reception.
- “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
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their aesthetic appeal and suitability for gameplay, while others criticize them as cheap and dated. Despite some technical issues, such as judder on certain hardware, many find the visuals to be enjoyable and relaxing. Overall, the graphics are described as simplistic yet effective, with a few reviewers rating them around 7.5/10.
- “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
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging level design and relaxing yet challenging mechanics, providing around three hours of enjoyable 3D puzzle experiences. While some players note a lack of variety, the game successfully combines simplistic graphics with effective camera work to enhance the overall experience. Fans of classic arcade games may find it appealing, though those seeking significant innovation might prefer remakes of older titles.
- “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 are 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
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The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a meaningful narrative or cutscenes, reminiscent of the engaging storytelling found in other LEGO games.
- “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
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The game is well-optimized for Steam VR mode, providing a smooth performance experience for users.
- “The good news is that the game runs smoothly when you pick the Steam VR mode.”
replayability
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Replayability is strong, as players can challenge themselves to improve their best course times and collect all the golden pickups in each level.
- “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 great replayability with multiple paths and strategies to explore, keeping each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, the replay value is high, encouraging players to return for new experiences.”
atmosphere
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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.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes exploration feel rewarding and engaging.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with users finding it to be quite funny.
- “Pretty funny!”