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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom

Although it may be undeniably pretty, Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom suffers from a number of glaring flaws that prevent it from being a worthwhile experience. A clunky combat system, misdirected humour, and stale repetitive gameplay are just a few things that will likely diminish any amount of enjoyment that you may be able to draw from this sadly mediocre effort.
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24%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, story
18% User Score Based on 60 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Big Ant Studios and was released on April 20, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

Masquerade is an action-adventure set in the fantasy world of The Realm, centered around a battle for the mythical Druid Orbs, the most powerful pair of balls in all the land. For it was said that whomever possessed the Orbs, possessed the power to rule all.

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18%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game features a quirky comic art style and humorous dialogue that some players find enjoyable.
  • It offers a straightforward hack and slash gameplay experience with simple puzzles, reminiscent of classic platformers.
  • The concept of beating up clowns can be entertaining for those who appreciate the game's comedic approach.
  • The game is plagued by severe technical issues, including crashes on startup and problems with save data corruption.
  • Controls are unresponsive and clunky, making combat and platforming frustrating and difficult to manage.
  • The camera is poorly designed, often obstructing the player's view and contributing to motion sickness.
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a distinct and appealing art style, with colorful and quirky visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the cutscenes and comic art are praised for their quality, some players note that the in-game graphics can appear odd and that the controls detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight, but they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay issues.

    • “The art style is distinct enough to make it memorable, and the game looks decent in both 2D cutscenes and the 3D gameplay segments.”
    • “The art style is great.”
    • “Comic art style is pretty good and has great humor (dialogue and its slapstick cutscenes).”
    • “Don't let the colorful graphics fool you.”
    • “The art style is the only thing I would say is of any value here.”
    • “And, of course, the in-game graphics look a little odd.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and clunky mechanics, with attacks, counters, and dodges that feel poorly implemented. While the art style is memorable, the overall experience is marred by long cutscenes, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of depth, leading to a disappointing impression for both adults and children. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels more like a poorly executed movie than an engaging interactive experience.

    • “You have attacks and counterattacks, as well as dodge mechanics.”
    • “The art style is distinct enough to make it memorable, and the game looks decent in both 2D cutscenes and the 3D gameplay segments.”
    • “The gameplay reminded me of a Ratchet version of 'Ratchet & Clank' at first glance.”
    • “Gameplay is dead simple, but implementation is still massively bungled (see other reviews).”
    • “The movie-like intro with the opening credits and overly long cinematic seeded my suspicions that this was made by people who wanted to make movies, not games, or were trying their hands at games after making movies, but the first moments of gameplay confirmed to me that, either one you choose, whoever was developing the game part of this video 'game' had little to no idea how to make a 3D beat 'em up/platformer.”
    • “A clunky combat system, misdirected humor, and stale repetitive gameplay are just a few things that will likely diminish any amount of enjoyment that you may be able to draw from this sadly mediocre effort.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally perceived as a standard and uninspired quest for a magical artifact, often described as a cliché damsel in distress narrative. While some players find the jester character likable, overall engagement with the plot is hindered by technical issues and a lack of depth, leading to a largely negative reception.

    • “The jester's a likeable sort, and the story has a nice ring to it.”
    • “I possibly would have been more invested in the story if the game hadn't crashed on startup, then after a quick Google search, I discovered that you had to have a gamepad plugged in for the game to even make it to the menu.”
    • “The plot is a damsel in distress parable.”
    • “There's no hope for the story, it's just lame.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and poorly executed, while others appreciate its juvenile and slapstick elements. Although many attempts at jokes fall flat, a few players still find moments that elicit smiles, particularly in the dialogue and comic art style. Overall, the humor seems to cater to a specific taste, leaving some players entertained while others are left unimpressed.

    • “Making it a simple, easy, goofy/silly, humorous action game.”
    • “And while the humor's juvenile, it can still make you crack a smile.”
    • “Comic art style is pretty good and has great humor (dialogue and its slapstick cut scenes).”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has been criticized for its overt sexualization of female characters, with designs that include prominently displayed features that feel inappropriate for a title aimed at a younger audience. This focus detracts from the overall character depth and relatability expected in a children's game.

    • “The two protagonists' character designs, along with all female characters, are overtly sexualized, with nipples poking through clothes on literally every female character. This feels out of place in a kid's game.”
    • “Character development is shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “The choices you make don't seem to impact character growth, leaving the story feeling linear and unengaging.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor overall performance.

    • “The game suffers from poor performance overall.”
    • “Optimization issues lead to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “The lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The music and sound effects are equally impressive.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The variety of musical styles keeps each level fresh and engaging.”
    • “The same can be said for the music and sound effects.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during the first mission. Overall, players find the experience frustrating due to these technical issues.

    • “The game is a buggy mess.”
    • “First mission, buggy issues, can't do anything.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a strong emotional reaction to the game's mechanics, particularly feeling overwhelmed and nauseated by the rapid movements and lack of control. The sensitivity of the controls contributes to a frustrating experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom is a casual action adventure game.

Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom was released on April 20, 2016.

Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom was developed by Big Ant Studios.

Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom is a single player game.

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