Balan Wonderworld

 PC
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 196 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 196
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 196
  3. Negative: 80 out of 196

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  1. Shucyc
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    This game contains some truly unique charm that rarely I see in the today's game.
    I can see the way that the development intent to make when they make this, and I like what they've done here.

    Good job and good game
  2. Qilokor
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Surprisingly much, much, much better than what I have initially thought, honestly.
    It's the kind of game that only when you playing determines levels, can you see the cool and amazing stuff hidden in it.
    I'm pretty happy to experience that I've had with this little big game.
  3. Zomyt
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing and incredible game.
    This is the kind of game I've waited for many years.
    A good old style platform. Awesome
  4. Piken
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Honestly I've found a profound sentiment when I've come to complete this adventure.
    That kind of sentiment that you can experience only when you reach the end of a more important message, from the development to the player.

    Live a life without regrets.
    This is more than enough reason for consider this a sort of a little masterpiece.
  5. Ephuna
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    What a ride. A luminous and intriguing journey around the normal experience of the people of this game.
    Lovely message with sublime soundtrack.
    Top 10 best platform for me
  6. Arolo
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Incredible beautiful platform game!
    An absolute must play for who loves this genre
  7. Kiroph
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    After having reach the end of this game, I'm finally understand why it is so good.
    Because this game brings emotions to the player.

    And this is really a good quality that rarely we can see in the today's platform games
  8. KrilinPhil
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Awesome game
    Don't trust the Haters
    This game it is one of the best platform games ever
  9. Koruvo
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This game is simply most original platform of this 2021.

    If you have the will to try the complete game, you will be able to see why this game is so special
  10. Uroxa
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    I'll suggest to give a real chance to this game.
    Because it's much more entertaining and fun to play than many other games of the same genre.
  11. Ixyom
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best platform games of this decade.
    A truly surprising experience.
    Fun to play
  12. HanSol
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    From the whole list of platform games that I've finish, this is surely one of the best.
    I'm really enjoying every single world of this game, and I'm gladly going to take even a Platinum Trophy for this.

    It's a game that deserves to be experienced
  13. Ichyto
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.
    From the first level to the last.
    The best charming platform ever
  14. AceDen
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Definitely the most original platform game of the last decade of gaming.
    I've truly glad of the whole experience lived.
  15. Hildens
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Best platform game made in this 2021 for sure.
    I'm loving what I've played of this.
    And I suggest anyone to play and buy this awesome game
  16. Heriett
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    A real classic platform game!
    Definitely a must have for who likes this games
  17. Walkym
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    I'm really happy to hear how much love this game has received from the people.
    Because it deserves it.

    This game is truly the best surprise of the gen
  18. Avryl
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece of the platform genre.

    Absolutely recommend it to everyone who loves the platform games
  19. GandalfCzarny
    Mar 27, 2021
    0
    Absolutely and shameful disaster. This game have no style, no good characters and overall it's full of WTH reactions. Controls are awful, powerups are garbage, level deisgn is just painful and plot is just "everyone have worse life than you" **** I mean c'mon guys, it's 2021! Even indie developers can do more ambitious and complex 3D platformers! And here we have Yuji Naka, Naoto OshimaAbsolutely and shameful disaster. This game have no style, no good characters and overall it's full of WTH reactions. Controls are awful, powerups are garbage, level deisgn is just painful and plot is just "everyone have worse life than you" **** I mean c'mon guys, it's 2021! Even indie developers can do more ambitious and complex 3D platformers! And here we have Yuji Naka, Naoto Oshima and Square Enix and we got this? Just laughable!… Expand
  20. HazelBlair
    Apr 5, 2021
    2
    It kinda functions. But wow no this is not a good game. It's like if the dev team for Banjo was told they couldn't sleep for a month and then told to make a game.
  21. beegyodhi
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    This game is like eating burnt toast off of rotten broccoli. The sluggish pace is like the slimy verdure, and the burnt toast is like the stiff animations and bland gameplay. Truly a catastrophe. Would trip over again
  22. GXIGames
    Apr 8, 2021
    2
    Ugly graphics
    Bad controls (Every button is to jump)
    Horrible animations (mainly dancing and running animation) Beautiful CGI animations looking like a Disney movie Good songs, but nothing big. And also ... Someone needs to do something with the bots with a score of 10. It is really a dubious game, but in general it is rubbish and I am sad that this game was made by the same people    Ugly graphics
    Bad controls (Every button is to jump)
    Horrible animations (mainly dancing and running animation)
    Beautiful CGI animations looking like a Disney movie
    Good songs, but nothing big.
    And also ... Someone needs to do something with the bots with a score of 10.

    It is really a dubious game, but in general it is rubbish and I am sad that this game was made by the same people from Sonic.    … Expand
  23. Matuscara
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    terrible game... full of fake reviews here. pathetic to say the least. Absolute garbage game.
  24. Blackbelt2018
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    The fake reviews are despicable and what’s even more sad is that they are all done by the same person making fake accounts. Just look at the grammar.... that’s all you need to do. Click on each one and you’ll see they have not reviewed any other games. Square Enix, you should be ashamed of yourselves. These fake reviews are exactly why I did not buy this one-button disaster of a game. GoThe fake reviews are despicable and what’s even more sad is that they are all done by the same person making fake accounts. Just look at the grammar.... that’s all you need to do. Click on each one and you’ll see they have not reviewed any other games. Square Enix, you should be ashamed of yourselves. These fake reviews are exactly why I did not buy this one-button disaster of a game. Go read the critics reviews instead. They’re all real and they all HATED this game. IGN gave it a 4 for instance. Have some dignity Square Enix....because this is so pathetic and low, even for you.… Expand
  25. DinoBeam
    Apr 11, 2021
    0
    WARNING! 10/10 scores are people payed off to review this game with a good score, often with broken English, look up video reviews before you buy!!!!!!!
  26. Deothor
    Apr 12, 2021
    0
    it's about time to shut down square enix.

    balan wonderworld is a distaster. I could write a lenghty review why, but I'll do what balan devs did and just not give a sh. Instead I suggest you watching Videgamedunkey on YT about this game.

    Btw, do NOT believe any 10/10 scores. This game doesn't deserve even "fanmade", nor even "school project" badge, it's so bad.
  27. Model_Jb300
    Apr 11, 2021
    0
    These positive reviews are "paid" reviews. Do not trust the positive reviewers. Here is my thoughts. F*** this game. Gameplay is like you find a new playable character....are useless. WTF is this?! Its actually the worst mechanics I've seen in the while. The character you find that ability to jump and slam to the ground, if you find a new character, is just copy and paste. You have the guyThese positive reviews are "paid" reviews. Do not trust the positive reviewers. Here is my thoughts. F*** this game. Gameplay is like you find a new playable character....are useless. WTF is this?! Its actually the worst mechanics I've seen in the while. The character you find that ability to jump and slam to the ground, if you find a new character, is just copy and paste. You have the guy called "Box Fox" who turn into the box....yeah that all he does. Hothead has ability is light the touches, that it. Gear Prince has ability to connect to interact the other gear to unlock the new area, but why? Elastiplant, this is weaker version of Onion from Super Mario Odyssey. F*** it, everything was useless. "Balan's Bout" this is where that put me to sleep on this one, they give you QTE Event. WTF?!?!?!! Ok now the good thing that soundtrack is so well done, BUT! but! The soundtrack is just like Super Mario Odyssey. Excuse me WHAT?! Yet again that f***ing disappointing. Character models are just hot garbage. What about the story you said? Actually its time you going to find out. The story is kinda mixed bag. Not going to spoiled it. I want you to find out. Don't buy this game. Is not worth 60$. Wait for sale if this game is one 80% sale. DON'T BUY IT FIRST! Wait for sale. Or, just don't, yeah just don't buy it. F*** this lazy f***ing game you asked yeah this game sucks d***. Good luck buying that game and play it. You gonna be disappointed.… Expand
  28. Madden21suxx
    Apr 15, 2021
    2
    I was not immediately turned off by the idea of a 1-button platforms. However it feels as though that was the only creative idea anyone had when creating this game. I’ve never experienced such a hollow and bland game. It’s clear after playing ~5 hours that the decision to use one button was not a creative choice but a method of cutting corners.

    Do not buy this game. It’s pretty clear that    I was not immediately turned off by the idea of a 1-button platforms. However it feels as though that was the only creative idea anyone had when creating this game. I’ve never experienced such a hollow and bland game. It’s clear after playing ~5 hours that the decision to use one button was not a creative choice but a method of cutting corners.

    Do not buy this game. It’s pretty clear that there’s bots in the reviews, so even if I did enjoy this game (which I didn’t) I’d tell you not to buy it because supporting a company that bots metacritic is terrible    … Expand
  29. yootti
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    Play this game if you never played a platformer before! If have ever even glanced at a platformer of any kind, please, avoid this game!!! The only people giving above 6s and 10s are:
    1. bots.
    2. people who wanna play super mario odyssey but doesn't have a switch
    3. people who never looked at a platforming game in their life
  30. Ducky27
    Apr 17, 2021
    0
    i dont even own this game but the amount of 10/10 bots on here are fricking stupid so heres a 0/10 review take that bots
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 8 out of 11
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 19, 2021
    45
    Around the middle of the campaign Balan Wonderworld suddenly gets its act together and becomes almost enjoyable, but the first half is a discouraging display of awful level design and overall ineptitude. [06/2021, p.40]
  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    Apr 22, 2021
    20
    Playing Balan Wonderworld is like looking forward to a virtuous hot shower after a long and hard day of work, only to find that there is only cold water: a big and unfortunate disappointment.
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  3. GamesBeat
    Apr 13, 2021
    20
    Balan Wonderworld is a $60 game, but I wouldn’t recommend it for even $10. It oscillates between boring and infuriating. The most fun I had with it was when I got costumes that made it feel almost on par with a mediocre Sega Dreamcast platformer in terms of capabilities. The kindest thing I can say about the game is that it does make for an entertaining livestream. I broadcasted my play on Twitch, and my audience seemed to really enjoy watching me suffer. So I guess this is a great one for all those fans of masochism out there. Let’s call it The Room of video games.
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