Marble Void
- April 12, 2016
- Leveled Games
Get on Steam"Marble Void" is a 3D platformer game with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, inspired by classic games like Marble Madness. You'll navigate through over 40 stages filled with puzzles, obstacles, and various control mechanisms such as moving platforms and gravity switches. The game features easy, medium, and hard difficulty tiers, as well as mini-games, a level editor, and multiple marble skins to unlock. It's suitable for all ages and supports gamepads.
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Reviews
- The game features good physics and level design, providing an enjoyable marble rolling experience.
- Highly addictive gameplay with various unlockable features, including mini-games and a level editor, keeps players engaged.
- The retro imagery and soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere, making it a visually appealing and fun game.
- The camera implementation is unintuitive, making gameplay difficult and frustrating for some players.
- The game feels slow-paced compared to similar titles, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Controller support is basic and buggy, leading to setup issues that can hinder gameplay.
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its cool, retro-themed soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some players note that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetition during extended play sessions, which may detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is super cool and fits the retro theme.”
“Great visuals, rad soundtrack, and overall really fun.”
“The soundtrack rips, too.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a realistic physics system where the controlled marble has momentum, making instantaneous stops impossible and introducing a learning curve. While this adds challenge, some players find the ball's uncontrollable movement frustrating. Additionally, the limited soundtrack may become repetitive during extended play sessions.
“- Physics obeying marble - the marble has momentum and you cannot perform an instantaneous stop. Therefore, the gameplay takes on a more realistic mechanism, and you have a learning curve. A game with no challenge is boring!”
“The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, keeping players on their toes.”
“The mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, making each level feel rewarding.”
“The ball on the gameplay screen that players control was moving by itself uncontrollably.”
“The physics of the marble obey realistic momentum, making it impossible to perform an instantaneous stop. This adds a learning curve to the gameplay, but a game with no challenge is boring!”
“While the soundtrack is cool, it consists of only a few tracks that repeat throughout the entire gameplay, which may become annoying during long sessions.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being visually appealing, especially for a marble game, which typically features simpler designs. However, some players have noted performance issues, feeling that the game can appear slow regardless of graphic settings, particularly when interacting with moving platforms. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the fun experience, complemented by a great soundtrack.
“Great visuals, rad soundtrack, and overall really fun.”
“I've dabbled into the 'toaster' graphic setting, and the moving platforms make me anxious when waiting on them.”
“The game is pretty for a marble game, though most games of this type have simple graphics, so that's not saying a lot.”
“It's not my graphic settings either that make this seem slow; I've dabbled into the 'toaster' graphic setting, and the moving platforms make me anxious when waiting on them.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, and even with the lowest settings, the game still feels sluggish.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its appealing futuristic design, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of individual highscore tables for each level adds to the game's addictive quality.
“The futuristic atmosphere is very immersive, and with each level featuring its own high score table, Marble Void becomes highly addictive!”
“The futuristic atmosphere is captivating, making each level feel unique and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly well-crafted, drawing players into its futuristic world.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with stability, particularly highlighting that the controller support is basic and buggy, leading to frustration and abandonment of gameplay attempts.
“I brought it to try out the Steam controller with a marble/balance type game, but the controller support is so basic and buggy to set up that I have completely given up.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I can't enjoy the game when it crashes every few minutes.”
“I was excited to play, but the frequent lag and crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an in-game currency system that does not involve microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy its physics-enabled blocks, customizable marbles, and level editor without additional costs.
“There's physics-enabled blocks, completely customizable marbles, an in-game level editor, an endless mode, and an in-game currency without microtransactions.”
