Marble Skies

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 204 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Marble Skies" is a physics-based marble racing game where players guide their marbles through challenging obstacle courses. With a variety of modes including time attack, relay, and 100-meter dash, players can test their skills and race against friends or AI opponents. The game features vibrant graphics and a dynamic environment, providing an exciting and immersive experience for marble racing enthusiasts.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews
music16 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • Nostalgic experience reminiscent of Marble Blast Ultra with smooth controls and enjoyable level design.
  • Great variety of levels and challenges, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps the gameplay engaging.
  • Relaxing soundtrack and visually appealing graphics enhance the overall experience.
  • Physics can feel inconsistent and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay in certain levels.
  • Many levels are poorly designed, with some being nearly impossible for average players, creating a steep difficulty curve.
  • The user interface is clunky and unoptimized, making navigation and menu interactions cumbersome.
  • music37 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, often describing it as chill, groovy, or even "out of this world." However, some users find the soundtrack mediocre or bothersome, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay for many, there are notable criticisms regarding its quality and impact on the game's aesthetic.

    • “The music and the way the game is presented graphically can be art on its own.”
    • “Accompanying all this is a very relaxing soundtrack that goes well with the casual sort of gameplay.”
    • “This game is a true successor to Marble Madness, with a great soundtrack and the gameplay you know you love.”
    • “The 8-bit midi music that accompanied the gameplay was intentionally bothersome, to distract and annoy you.”
    • “The only bad thing I can say about this game is the music is horrible.”
    • “Please spice up the dull and utterly disposable music.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, interesting level design, and a relaxing soundtrack, making it enjoyable for fans of marble-style games. However, some players find the pacing slow and certain mechanics frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience. Customization options and unlockable achievements add to the fun, but the gameplay may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more fast-paced experience.

    • “I loved this game; it took too long to get the 100km achievement, but the puzzles and the maps were great, and the mechanics of moving were fun!”
    • “Amazing game, great mechanics and level design.”
    • “The gameplay is natural and smooth, and the music and sound effects are unobtrusive and relaxing—one might even say, zen.”
    • “But the gameplay style chosen and the level designs just leave too much to be desired.”
    • “Gameplay just wasn't fun, not even for a second.”
    • “The levels are focused on much slower gameplay and overall odd flow.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and smoothness, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing marble reflections and vibrant aesthetics that evoke nostalgia for classic marble racing games. While some players noted performance issues on higher settings, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to an engaging atmosphere, despite some criticism regarding the simplicity of terrain design. Overall, the graphics receive positive feedback, with many appreciating the art style and optimization.

    • “The graphics are great for what it is, I love the marble reflections and skins.”
    • “But aesthetically, this game is great.”
    • “Graphics look sweet in 4K and it controls really well with a joypad, which for me was the make or break.”
    • “The laptop played normally except for the fact that it runs slow on medium, high, and ultra graphics settings. I can change the resolution to make it faster, and using v-sync for some reason speeds up the game.”
    • “The stages are aesthetically acceptable, with the lighting, but each mode's worth of stages all have identical, extremely basic terrain, except for a tiny handful ludicrously late into the ultra-hardcore bonus maps.”
    • “Your marble gets almost no friction, the jumps are very low, it doesn't even run except on the low graphics setting, and it's an exact copy of Marble Blast Ultra and PlatinumQuest, and you can get both for free.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players frequently criticize the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, with many feeling that a significant portion of their playtime is spent on repetitive tasks rather than engaging gameplay. The gem stages, in particular, are noted for their frustrating design, requiring excessive effort for minimal reward.

    • “Due to that, the achievement becomes a tedious task.”
    • “And by the time I uninstall the game, 95% of my playtime on the game will have been spent grinding for that one achievement, with me doing nothing the entire time.”
    • “The bonus stages offer variety, in that the gem levels are somehow worse and more tedious than before because they require more gems all over the place on a small map.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game's replayability is generally viewed as solid, offering a variety of levels and opportunities for players to improve their personal bests and compete on leaderboards. While some players may find limited replay value unless aiming for mastery or world records, the potential addition of a workshop could significantly enhance replayability in the future.

    • “The game has great replayability.”
    • “You could do a lot worse with your time, and even as a weekend chill game, there's a ton of levels to keep you busy for a long time, with leaderboards and personal best records for replayability.”
    • “Wide variety of levels, and if a workshop is added in the future, that will give this game a lot of replayability.”
    • “The replay value, so far, isn't too big, unless you wish to master and dethrone world records in this game.”
    • “There is a wide variety of levels, and if a workshop is added in the future, that will give this game a lot of replayability.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the game's in-game controls are tight and responsive, but the menu system suffers from poor gamepad optimization. However, since launch, there have been significant performance improvements and optimizations, enhancing the overall experience and graphics.

    • “Since launch, we have seen balanced physics updates, performance improvements, 100+ new marble skins, plus bonus and community-designed stages (you can build your own)!”
    • “The graphics look nice, and the game seems really optimized.”
    • “The menus are clunky and completely unoptimized for gamepad.”
    • “Poor gamepad optimization.”
    • “Despite some performance improvements, the overall optimization remains lacking.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly in the user interface and fullscreen functionality. Additionally, controller navigation in the menus is problematic, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “However, the game is still extremely buggy.”
    • “The UI is buggy.”
    • “The game doesn't even go to fullscreen easily, and the menus are buggy if you use a controller.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic vaporwave aesthetic, enhanced by great music that evokes memories of classic marble running games, all presented with modern graphics.

    • “Great music and atmosphere.”
    • “The game's atmosphere (including music) is very vaporwavey, and it is such a throwback to old marble running games I played as a kid, but with modern graphics.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with players feeling that despite its low initial price, it primarily serves as a cash grab.

    • “I know this game is cheap, but it's a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users emphasize that background music (BGM) plays a crucial role in establishing the emotional tone of games, particularly those lacking a protagonist or emotional anchor. Mediocre music can significantly diminish the overall emotional experience, highlighting the importance of a strong auditory component in enhancing player engagement.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as hilarious, though it is acknowledged that the situations presented are unrealistic or inappropriate.

    • “It was hilarious, but obviously not something that should happen.”
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