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Marooners

A wonderfully mad and yet eminently compelling take on the party game genre, Marooners is just the shot in the arm that the local multiplayer scene needs on PS4.
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61%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, music
59% User Score Based on 291 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

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Marooners is a single player and multiplayer casual fighting game with a kids theme. It was developed by M2H and was released on September 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Marooners" is a local and online multi-player party game that features quick switcheroo chaos between 25 minigames, including Party and Arena modes. Unlock and play as quirky characters, and unlock over 60 hilarious weapons. Seamless local and online play allows for up to 6 players, with the option to come back as a ghost if you die.

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graphics16 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • Marooners offers a fun and chaotic experience with a variety of mini-games that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The game is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for players of all ages, and it supports local multiplayer for up to six players.
  • The colorful graphics and humorous character designs add to the overall charm of the game, making it visually appealing.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content, with only a limited number of mini-games available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Many players have reported bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and game stability, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The online player base is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches, and the game often feels more like a single-player experience against bots.
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as lack of variation, bugs, and repetitive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the chaotic and fun nature of the minigames, others criticize the frequent interruptions and simplistic design, leading to a feeling of boredom and frustration. Overall, the game offers a cute aesthetic and easy-to-learn controls, but suffers from a lack of polish and depth in its gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is a bit hectic at first but once you know the games it is really fun.”
    • “Silly and fast series of couch multiplayer minigames can make players both laugh and confuse with chaotic gameplay switches.”
    • “The controls are easy to learn, the objective is simple, yet there is so much gameplay value.”
    • “However, Marooners has some major issues, one of them is the gameplay.”
    • “The game default settings are set in a way that the gameplay gets interrupted every 10 seconds, going from minigame to minigame with an unskippable animation in between, without even having any time to play them.”
    • “Almost no diversity to the game modes, the AI is bugged like crazy (to the point where they sometimes just stand still), the game is insanely repetitive (literally played everything the game had to offer in 30 minutes), the key mechanic where players that have 'lost' can come back as invincible ghosts is awful and unbalanced (literally results in losing almost all rewards for winning first place sometimes).”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming cartoonish art style and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. However, some users note issues such as primitive designs, glare, and a lack of polish, suggesting that while the aesthetic has potential, it feels unfinished in places. Overall, the graphics are generally considered appealing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some inconsistencies.

    • “The graphics are really amazing in this game!”
    • “Graphics are gorgeous.”
    • “Beautiful cartoon graphics that get you in the mood to play and laugh with one another.”
    • “Graphics are primitive and uninspiring, but a lot of effort seems to have gone into this mediocre effort.”
    • “This had a lot of potential; the characters and general aesthetic of the game are cute and have charm. The music isn't bad either, it's just that it's unfinished and it shows.”
    • “I'm not recommending the game partly based on my short experience but also due to the slightly janky graphics and the lack of any input as to the controls.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly loud and jarring, while others appreciate its upbeat and fitting nature for the mini-games. Although the soundtrack has potential and charm, many feel it lacks polish and can become overwhelming when combined with sound effects. Overall, while some enjoy the semi-tribal theme and catchy tunes, others describe the experience as chaotic and unfinished.

    • “The soundtrack is pretty much what you’d expect from a party game but with a semi-tribal theme to it.”
    • “All minigames are original games and have a fitting upbeat soundtrack.”
    • “Sounds and music that match the games and keep you coming back for more.”
    • “It switches too quickly between the mini games and the music, which was turned down, was automatically turned up extremely loud.”
    • “It was too loud, the music was just too loud for my sensitive ears.”
    • “For roughly the same experience, put your music player on shuffle and hand the 'skip track' button to a hyperactive 3-year-old.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying its comedic elements, such as the rubber ducky sound effects and the absurdity of the gameplay. Many reviews highlight that the game is particularly entertaining when played with friends, leading to laughter and memorable moments, despite some technical issues. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and amusing experience, making it a great choice for multiplayer fun.

    • “Except there's no blood and every time you hit a character they sound like a rubber ducky, it's hilarious!”
    • “It's so reminiscent of Mario Kart, because you can get these power-ups and you can throw these bombs, again hilarious!”
    • “Unique and very hilarious sets of mini-games which is great to play with friends!”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes making it largely unplayable, especially on PC. Players have noted that the game suffers from poor design and execution, leading to a frustrating experience with unresponsive controls and game modes that are often broken. Overall, the consensus is that the game is a buggy mess that fails to deliver a stable and enjoyable experience.

    • “This is a buggy mess of a game.”
    • “Very buggy and not really playable on PC.”
    • “This game is a buggy crash-filled pile of garbage and the support is laughable.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a cohesive story, with players noting the absence of a single-player narrative mode, which diminishes the overall experience. Many users express a desire for a more structured storyline to enhance gameplay.

    • “The game would benefit from having a more developed story.”
    • “It would be nice if the game included a single-player story mode.”
    • “There is no story, so even though there's a single-player mode available, it doesn't really add anything to the game.”
    • “There's no story mode, and you just play a few random levels with like 6 different modes.”
    • “No single-player story (I thought this game had one, but unfortunately it does not).”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that the experience quickly becomes stale after just a short period of play. Many feel that the limited variety in minigames contributes to a lack of incentive to revisit the game. Overall, players report that the replay value diminishes significantly after the initial sessions.

    • “No replay value.”
    • “Replayability wears out fast.”
    • “I personally found the game to lack replayability after playing the same minigames a few times.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance drops and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. Users have noted that despite its potential, the lack of polish and optimization detracts from the overall experience, especially on certain hardware configurations.

    • “The problem that plagues this otherwise very good party game is multiplayer optimization and synchronization.”
    • “Strangely enough, I get a performance drop sometimes, and that is my biggest pain point.”
    • “The game itself doesn't have much content and needs to be polished and optimized.”
    • “But seriously, this game is not optimized and lags on my Radeon 290 and Ryzen 5 1600.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is heavily reliant on pop-up ads, which users find intrusive and distracting, detracting from the overall gaming experience. This approach may generate revenue but risks alienating players who prefer a more seamless interaction with the game.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating that progress in the game is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fun experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding in the game involves completing a significant number of online and offline matches, as well as collecting gems, primarily for unlocking cosmetics and champion appearances.

    • “Grinding achievements: yes, 50 online games, 50 offline games, and loads of gems.”
    • “What remains is grinding for cosmetics and the looks of the champions.”
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Marooners is a casual fighting game with kids theme.

Marooners is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Marooners.

Marooners was released on September 15, 2016.

Marooners was developed by M2H.

Marooners has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Marooners is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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