Missing Banban

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Missing Banban is a single player casual platformer game with horror, comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Euphoric Brothers and was released on May 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with varied boss fights and challenging platforming segments.
Excellent art style and catchy, high-quality music that enhance the overall experience.
Humorous and charming writing with interesting characters and enjoyable story elements tied to the Garten of Banban universe.

The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in about two hours, leaving a desire for more content.
Controls are often described as clunky or janky, with occasional bugs affecting gameplay and checkpoints.
Some difficulty spikes and camera issues frustrate players, and the plot is considered strange or confusing by some.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and satisfying gun mechanics, engaging story, and lively characters, though some find the difficulty and pacing, especially in later levels, to be challenging. Overall, the 2D gameplay and mechanics are well-received and contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “The guns you unlock are really fun and satisfying to use (mostly the fire one), the story is pretty funny and the gameplay is pretty good!”
- “The gameplay was great, and the characters feel more alive.”
- “It offers a good amount of gameplay and story.”
- “The final level doesn't give you enough time to get used to the scepters firing mechanic before it just throws you into difficult rooms right at the start.”
- “Yes, I have played a game with the mechanic of using a gun to propel yourself upwards (Cave Story), so it's not a skill issue.”
- “'Cause $10 for 2 hours of gameplay like this is a little off-putting to me.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being clever, well-written, and genuinely funny, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience. Players find the jokes entertaining, the story amusing, and the characters visually humorous, contributing to a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.
- “The writing is very funny and well done; it's just a good time.”
- “This is super impressive and quite funny, which in my opinion is hard to do for 2D games.”
- “The ending was funny as hell.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The story in the game is engaging and entertaining, with players appreciating its humor and integration with gameplay, though some find the plot a bit strange or disjointed. Overall, it provides a good balance of storytelling and action, though a longer narrative would be welcome.
- “The story was extremely entertaining; I wish it was longer so I could get even more of it.”
- “The guns you unlock are really fun and satisfying to use (mostly the fire one), and the story is pretty funny.”
- “It offers a good amount of gameplay and story.”
- “I spent an hour in this game and beat the story.”
- “My main problem is the plot(s)... the plot of the game is a little too weird. We've seen that in most Garten of Banban games. The plots are always all over the place, and I'm just not a big fan of it.”
- “Yes, I have played a game with the mechanic of using a gun to propel yourself upwards (Cave Story), so it's not a skill issue.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat tracks and strong variety that perfectly complement the quirky art style and gameplay. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience, despite a few moments of annoyance during challenging levels.
- “There's great level variety, all with catchy music and cool bosses.”
- “Very strong soundtrack too, which was another welcome surprise from the game.”
- “Best part about the game, easily the music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users praise the game's graphics for its charming, quirky, and beautifully crafted 2D art style, drawing comparisons to Cuphead and Pizza Tower. The unique and vibrant visuals greatly enhance the gameplay experience, earning high appreciation for their creativity and appeal.
- “The art style is so quirky and cute, all of the art and music is so good!”
- “Positives first: the game's artstyle looks amazing and outright beautiful at times!”
- “The art style was great with the 2D gameplay”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional bugs and lacks some features like level select, impacting its overall stability. However, despite these issues, it remains very enjoyable, with hopes for future patches to improve performance and add missing content.
- “Missing Banban is also just buggy in general.”
- “That said, I do hope it gets patches, it's a little buggy, there's no level select or anything after you beat it.”
- “Occasionally buggy and not clear.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply emotional experience that leaves a lasting impression, evoking feelings akin to those of a powerful cinematic story.
- “It was a very emotional journey, but one I shall never forget, absolute cinema.”