Marsupilami: Hoobadventure

A truly surprisingly high-quality platformer with top-tier controls and level design. It's only let down by its extreme brevity and its bloated price tag.

88%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

replayability, optimization

94% User Score Based on 327 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

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Marsupilami: Hoobadventure is a single player platformer game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Ocellus Studio and was released on November 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Marsupilami: Hoobadventure" is a family-friendly adventure game featuring the classic character from the Franco-Belgian comics. Players explore the vibrant world of Palombia as Marsupilami, solving puzzles, and interacting with various inhabitants to uncover the mysteries of the jungle. The game boasts hand-drawn graphics and a charming narrative, promoting an enjoyable experience for all ages.

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gameplay40 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is a charming love letter to Donkey Kong Country, featuring fun platforming mechanics and vibrant visuals.
Controls are tight and responsive, making the gameplay enjoyable and fluid.
The addition of a free DLC world enhances the experience, providing new challenges and levels that feel fresh and engaging.

The game is relatively short, with a main story that can be completed in just a few hours, which may not justify the full price for some players.
Boss battles are lackluster, often feeling like simple auto-scrolling levels rather than engaging encounters.
The user interface and some design choices, like the excessive use of lives and certain menu elements, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Marsupilami: Hoobadventure" is characterized by its fluid controls and inventive mechanics, particularly the unique tail feature that enhances platforming dynamics. While it draws inspiration from classic titles like "Donkey Kong Country" and "Rayman," offering a mix of accessibility and challenge, some players note a lack of depth in gameplay progression and variety in boss encounters. Overall, it delivers a charming and enjoyable platforming experience, appealing to both casual players and speedrunners alike.
- “Platforming is fun yet challenging with lots of new mechanics introduced steadily throughout the game.”
- “Built around simple but satisfying mechanics and wrapped in a family-friendly presentation, it delivers a joyful experience that balances accessibility with challenge.”
- “The gameplay itself is deceptively simple but finely tuned.”
- “While the game offers collectibles and optional challenges, the lack of deeper gameplay progression or new abilities means the experience doesn’t evolve dramatically beyond the halfway point.”
- “The boss battles in this game are same-y with a slight increase in difficulty in the next boss fight, but overall the mechanic is the same, and that really disappointed me.”
- “Its like 3-4 hours of pretty similar levels with no new abilities or movements or mechanics unlocked, meaning you're doing pretty much the same thing the entire game.”
music
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
45%
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The music in this platformer is widely praised for its upbeat, catchy, and diverse soundtrack that complements the vibrant visuals and enhances the overall gaming experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack features distinct motifs for each level, creating a playful atmosphere reminiscent of classic titles like Donkey Kong Country and Rayman. While some tracks may be forgettable, the overall quality and energy of the music contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack complements the visuals beautifully, filled with upbeat rhythms, light percussion, and melodies that echo the playful atmosphere of Palombia.”
- “The music shines the most, especially in the dinosaur-themed hidden world DLC, which is included and unlocks naturally through game progression.”
- “Its gameplay is amazing, its soundtrack is wonderful, and its visuals are distinct and lively.”
- “The music, though peaceful, can be described as timid.”
- “The music is decent; I'll admit there are only a few tracks that I could recall, but I do like its Mexican or Latin sort of vibe for the base game - the hidden world has a different vibe fitting the theme, and I think it's actually more memorable and enjoyable to listen to, even if it's not as 'unique'.”
- “As stated above, the music is average/forgettable most of the time with only a few tracks that do stand out from time to time.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, colorful aesthetics and charming art style, drawing inspiration from classic platformers like Donkey Kong Country and Rayman Legends. Players appreciate the distinct visual identity, engaging level designs, and smooth performance across various systems, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful and well-executed, contributing significantly to the game's fun and relaxed atmosphere.
- “It's colorful, it has nice graphics, the controls are precise and it's never frustratingly difficult unless you want all the achievements.”
- “The graphics are enchanting, very colorful and the game runs just fine even on a non-gamer laptop.”
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful maxed out and the audio and story are minimal but are present.”
- “This game is a shameless imitation of Retro Studios' Donkey Kong Country games, from the art style, the whimsy, the island-based world map, the level design, the rolling (including the mid-air roll jump), the time trials, the hidden collectibles (complete with hidden areas that uncover themselves when you breach them), and even right down to the unlockables being concept art, dioramas, and music tracks.”
- “If you are expecting a lot of fan service, you will be disappointed: Hoobadventure offers only a hint of a story, practically no cutscenes, and apart from unlockable image galleries with concept art and 3D artwork, nothing that should make fans of the comic series happy in any way.”
- “Graphics are cute, stages are challenging.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The story in the game is largely minimal and serves primarily as a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay, featuring simple plots conveyed through wordless animations. While the whimsical narrative involves characters like the marsupilamis battling an evil ghost, it is criticized for its brevity and lack of depth, with many players noting that the gameplay takes precedence over the storyline. Overall, the story is seen as a charming but underdeveloped element that complements the game's vibrant visuals rather than driving the experience.
- “The environments are lush, lively, and intricately animated, evoking the feel of a hand-painted storybook brought to life.”
- “The story itself is simple but fun: marsupilami stumbles upon a sarcophagus, accidentally releasing an evil skeleton that turns wildlife into enemies.”
- “The story is told quickly: the three marsupilamis Twister, Hope, and Punch have to stop an evil ghost from destroying their beloved home, Palombia.”
- “Its biggest drawback is its brevity; a dedicated player can finish the main story in just a few hours.”
- “The story is basically nonexistent, but it's a good time.”
- “If you are expecting a lot of fan service, you will be disappointed: Hoobadventure offers only a hint of a story, practically no cutscenes, and apart from unlockable image galleries with concept art and 3D artwork, nothing that should make fans of the comic series happy in any way.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through various collectibles, extra challenges like time trials and harder difficulty modes, appealing to both completionists and casual players. Its short playtime encourages players to revisit levels, while the upbeat design and additional challenges ensure that it remains engaging for multiple playthroughs. Overall, players can expect a rewarding experience that invites them back for more.
- “Collectibles such as fruit, feathers, and hidden totems encourage replayability, as completionists will need to revisit levels to uncover everything.”
- “The game’s short length ensures it never outstays its welcome, and its upbeat tone and approachable design make it a perfect entry point for younger audiences or casual players, while still offering enough challenge and replay value for veterans.”
- “Replayability: I finished my first playthrough in about 4 hours, but the game encourages you to return, whether to take on the hardest difficulty, try time trials, or hunt down collectibles.”
- “With the time trial mode unlocked after you finish the main adventure, there is plenty of replayability.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its vibrant and distinct levels, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the feel-good, playful ambiance reminiscent of classic platformers, with music and sound design that effectively support gameplay. The combination of creative environments and upbeat rhythms creates a joyful atmosphere that keeps players immersed and entertained.
- “The soundtrack complements the visuals beautifully, filled with upbeat rhythms, light percussion, and melodies that echo the playful atmosphere of Palombia.”
- “What I like most is the levels themselves; I love the atmosphere, and almost every level is completely different.”
- “The music is fantastic, and the atmosphere is very ice age-like, reminding me of the animated movie.”
- “Where do I start? If you've ever played any of the Donkey Kong games on the Wii console, you'll quickly recognize similar aspects in Hoobadventure as you experience the challenges and atmospheres created by the combination of the great music and environments.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent graphics, sound, and overall performance, achieving a smooth gameplay experience with high frame rates (up to 144fps) and no drops. However, it is noted that the limited resolution options are an oddity given its otherwise strong optimization. Overall, it is considered phenomenally optimized, particularly for a platformer.
- “Again, this game is phenomenally optimized.”
- “Fantastic little platformer with great performance (144fps with no drops), very smooth gameplay and some tough levels and challenges.”
- “Excellent graphics, sound, and performance.”
- “The game only has two resolutions, which is really odd given how optimized it is otherwise.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating, especially considering the potential for better optimization.”
- “I expected smoother gameplay, but the optimization feels lacking in several areas.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the well-designed and hilariously animated villain, contributing to an overall amusing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, though some feel there could be more depth to the humor.
- “The villain has a great design and is hilariously animated; I wish they did more with him in general.”
- “Good animations and a funny little game experience.”
- “Because now my unfunny review does not count towards the rating, caw caw.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Character development is highlighted by adorable and expressive designs that combine comic charm with smooth animation, creating an engaging visual experience. However, these appealing designs may mislead players, as the characters often exhibit unexpected depth and complexity that challenge initial perceptions.
- “The character designs are adorable and expressive, blending comic charm with smooth modern animation.”
- “That's the kind of character design that tricks you into lowering your guard right before it slingshots past your face.”
- “Don't let the character designs fool you.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lengthy reset loading times during challenges and time trials, which can become frustrating after multiple attempts.
- “The reset loading time during challenges and time trials can get somewhat tedious when resetting them for the 10th time.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Marsupilami: Hoobadventure" is characterized by a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking feelings of joy reminiscent of classic platformers like Donkey Kong Country. Players appreciate its relaxing vibe and heartfelt homage to the golden era of gaming, making it a delightful experience that resonates emotionally.
- “Marsupilami has a relaxing, classic platformer vibe, and for the first time in years, it made me feel like I was playing Donkey Kong Country again—not for the difficulty, but for the pure, nostalgic joy.”
- “In the realm of video game nostalgia, 'Marsupilami: Hoobadventure' stands as a heartfelt homage to the golden era of platformers.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on Steam OS without any reported glitches, indicating a polished experience for players.
- “Runs great on Steam OS, too.”

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Marsupilami: Hoobadventure is a platformer game with comedy and kids themes.

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

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Marsupilami: Hoobadventure.

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure was released on November 16, 2021.

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure was developed by Ocellus Studio.

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure is a single player game.

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