Balan Wonderworld

 PC
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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. Sharoy
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    I think the game is very cute and funny!
    It's sweet as honey!
    Worth every bit of my money. I love the colorful graphics and the cartoony art style as it is a breath of fresh air compared to ugly-gritty "realistic" games like The Dumbest of Us 2 and Call of Duty White Whops Warm Water War. Some people say that this game is tedious but that isn't fair to the game as even after all these    I think the game is very cute and funny!
    It's sweet as honey!
    Worth every bit of my money.
    I love the colorful graphics and the cartoony art style as it is a breath of fresh air compared to ugly-gritty "realistic" games like The Dumbest of Us 2 and Call of Duty White Whops Warm Water War.
    Some people say that this game is tedious but that isn't fair to the game as even after all these years, games like Banjo and Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64 are still treated as masterpieces that are only held back by their graphics which is a blatant lie. So as a grudge, I will put the bar of quality at that point and since this game beats those games in enjoyability and variety, then clearly it's a masterpiece as well.
    The costumes are funny and interesting to use and kind of remind me of Mario's hat system from Mario Odyseey which is nice because it seems not many are trying to compete with, match, or exceed that game.    … Expand
  2. gekatapidoras
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Don't understand why people hate it. Yes, it's not a AAA shooter battle royale, but it's a good platformer with various mechanics. Art design kind of Nights, but more weird and colorful but still good. Dances are cool by the way.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. KrilinPhil
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Awesome game
    Don't trust the Haters
    This game it is one of the best platform games ever
  10. 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.
  11. NotGamesVillage
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Balan Wonderworld è un’opera d’arte, un monumentale esempio di game design e storytelling, una testimonianza per le future generazioni della grandezza di un sviluppatore leggendario, Yuji Naka, che ha firmato molti dei più grandi capolavori usciti nel corso degli anni sulle console Sega. Esatto, è proprio così, ed è bene proclamarlo ad alta voce e subito, prima ancora di qualsiasiBalan Wonderworld è un’opera d’arte, un monumentale esempio di game design e storytelling, una testimonianza per le future generazioni della grandezza di un sviluppatore leggendario, Yuji Naka, che ha firmato molti dei più grandi capolavori usciti nel corso degli anni sulle console Sega. Esatto, è proprio così, ed è bene proclamarlo ad alta voce e subito, prima ancora di qualsiasi descrizione e spiegazione, o di qualsivoglia analisi critica, in modo che il giocatore, anche il più distratto o superficiale, sappia immediatamente di fronte a che genere di gemma preziosa egli si trovi davanti, un oggetto che, sempre che non detestiate visceralmente il genere dei Platform con elementi GdR, non può neanche lontanamente essere ignorato, a meno di non volersi perdere il più grande videogioco mai uscito su Next Gen. E attenzione: persino i più feroci hater di Sonic, Mario, Crash o di questa tipologia di videogiochi dovrebbero seriamente considerare di dare una chance a questo episodio della lunga serie di successi di Yuji Naka, poiché molto probabilmente non avranno un’opportunità migliore di scoprire un universo spettacolare e meraviglioso e, in definitiva, convertirsi a Balan.… Expand
  12. Larryor
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The most adorable and fun game released this year.
    I appreciate each strange mechanism of this, and Balan is just the best charismatic hero today
  13. Ichyto
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.
    From the first level to the last.
    The best charming platform ever
  14. Avryl
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece of the platform genre.

    Absolutely recommend it to everyone who loves the platform games
  15. 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
  16. mareepthesheep
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    just an all around perfect game and the perfect sendoff to Yuji Naka's career
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Ixyom
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best platform games of this decade.
    A truly surprising experience.
    Fun to play
  21. 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.
  22. Heriett
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    A real classic platform game!
    Definitely a must have for who likes this games
  23. JayFromMelee
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Balan wonderworld is 100% one of the best games of the year, if not the best, this game is to 2021 what Super mario 64 was to 1996, this game is revolutionary it's really setting a high standard for the platformers to come, the controls are great,The graphics are beautiful and stylish, and the platforming feels better than a 1000 orgasms, Square Enix did a great job with this game, and IBalan wonderworld is 100% one of the best games of the year, if not the best, this game is to 2021 what Super mario 64 was to 1996, this game is revolutionary it's really setting a high standard for the platformers to come, the controls are great,The graphics are beautiful and stylish, and the platforming feels better than a 1000 orgasms, Square Enix did a great job with this game, and I hope to see it as this years GOTY… Expand
  24. Unityx
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    After that i'I've personally tried this controversial game, I've discovered one of the best platform games of the decade.

    A stunning experience
  25. AtomZone
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Splendid and interesting platform game.
    A really surprising platform to discover these days

    Art design 10
    Platform design 10
  26. Arolo
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Incredible beautiful platform game!
    An absolute must play for who loves this genre
  27. Uwuym
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    The highest quality version of this wonderful great game.

    Balan Wonderworld is an unique platform game in his same genre.
    It's the most original platform game made in years, and a really colorful and enjoyable platform game.
    Thank to his cool platform design.

    Definitely recommend
  28. PenisPickles69
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Balan Wonderworld > The Last Of Us Part 2!

    Balan Wonderworld has everything that TLOU2 doesn't, including the following. 1. Gameplay that is generally fun and full of unique/creative variety that always keeps the game fresh as you progress through it, and is not just a boring walking simulator. 2. Characters that are interesting, charming and naturally likable, and the way they    Balan Wonderworld > The Last Of Us Part 2!

    Balan Wonderworld has everything that TLOU2 doesn't, including the following.

    1. Gameplay that is generally fun and full of unique/creative variety that always keeps the game fresh as you progress through it, and is not just a boring walking simulator.

    2. Characters that are interesting, charming and naturally likable, and the way they tackle serious issues in life gives you a good reason to care about the characters!... In other words they're not just bland generic flesh-robots that you're forced to play as after one of them abruptly murders the beloved main character (without any proper transition/build-up that would've given it an emotional impact that it completely lacks when it happens), nor do they feel incredibly forced and manipulative with little to no actual character development whatsoever with their main appeal being pretty much just SJW bait. The characters in Balan Wonderworld are nothing like that at all.

    3. A decent story that is pretty simple but carefully structured in a way that is easy to follow, and is not an overly complicated incoherent mess that doesn't even know what kind of messages it's trying to convey, nor is it overall insulting to human intelligence to the point where it ultimately pushes you away and makes you never wanna play it ever again, instead of it drawing you in wanting more, which Balan Wonderworld always does! (Unlike TLOU2)    … Expand
  29. SamuraiArmour
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    **** MARIO ODYSSEY
    BALAN WONDERLAND IS THE BEST ****ING GAME EVER MADE BETTER THAN KNACK

    verified reviewer
  30. Barrack_obama
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    a beautiful masterpiece of its time a truly inspirational opening packed with amazing gameplay and perfect secrets nothing holds a candle to it.
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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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