Balan Wonderworld

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4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 311 Ratings

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  1. Iamconfusion
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    2nd best game ever made, I am very trustworthy ;) As you should expect, the creators of Sonic 06 have delivered the 2nd best game ever made, behind Sonic 06.
  2. Micky-717
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    A very good platformer 3D with beautiful music.
    Very long to complete and with more than 80 moves set to acquire.... it's very fun to play. I had more fun to play this game than Mario Odyssey.
  3. jomamaaa
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    BALAN WORNDER WARLD IS THE FIRST GAME TO MAKE ME CRY... IZ GOT IT ALL......THE STEOTYYTRRY!!!!!!! THE LOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOXY!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOXXXXyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!! IT HAS NO FLAWS AND IS FUN!!!!!!!!!! LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE PART WITH THE FOXES THE BOXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS AN 11/10 FOR ME ONLY IF THEY RATED IT JUSTLY BUTBALAN WORNDER WARLD IS THE FIRST GAME TO MAKE ME CRY... IZ GOT IT ALL......THE STEOTYYTRRY!!!!!!! THE LOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOXY!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOXXXXyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!! IT HAS NO FLAWS AND IS FUN!!!!!!!!!! LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE PART WITH THE FOXES THE BOXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS AN 11/10 FOR ME ONLY IF THEY RATED IT JUSTLY BUT NMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF IT NOT MARIO METACTRIRCCICT SCROE OF 0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST CUZ NO RED PLUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ag GREAT WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BALAN WONDERLAOWWD HAS SO MANY DIFFERENT POWERWES!!!!!!!!!!!!! IZZ EVEN HGOT GOLF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO HATED GOLF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBBBBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXEPT FOR THE NINTTEDO NORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BALAN OWONDER WORLD 11 OUYTA 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AS IENSTEN WONCE SAID "MARIO IS JUST PLUMBER, HE IS ALWA YS MARIO ALWAYS RED, BALAAAN IS ALWAYS DIFFETRENT ALWAYS NEWYEEAK" !!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLAY BALAAAN WONDWORLD IF A YOU HAVE A BRAIN DOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  4. Coldasice00007
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Very awesome game I love it. And it was well worth the money. I don't know why alot of people don't like it.
  5. 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
  6. YoungJijii
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    I wish I could give it a 12/10 if I could, one of the best games I've ever played.
  7. Applehead
    May 15, 2021
    10
    What an absolutely stunning masterpiece. Neil drunkman really hit it out of the park with this breathtaking and beautiful experience that is only made greater with gameplay people couldn’t even dream of With storytelling that brought me to tears (spoiler warning) just cover your eyes when the part when Tony hawk comes out with a copy of barnyard on dvd it’s quite disturbing what he doesWhat an absolutely stunning masterpiece. Neil drunkman really hit it out of the park with this breathtaking and beautiful experience that is only made greater with gameplay people couldn’t even dream of With storytelling that brought me to tears (spoiler warning) just cover your eyes when the part when Tony hawk comes out with a copy of barnyard on dvd it’s quite disturbing what he does with it. Over all it’s an incredible piece of art that will be remembered years to come. Also Tony hawk also has a gun in the game be careful he can shoot you in the head.… Expand
  8. papajohn1987
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Stunning, simply Stunning. Somehow Kojima has done it again and made a masterpiece.

    The gameplay loop of unlocking new powerups, all of which unique and extremely fun, and then using them to find collectables is simply genius, and has never been done to such an amazing degree before in gaming history! All of these collectables, by the way, are found in a multitude of ways! Some are    Stunning, simply Stunning. Somehow Kojima has done it again and made a masterpiece.

    The gameplay loop of unlocking new powerups, all of which unique and extremely fun, and then using them to find collectables is simply genius, and has never been done to such an amazing degree before in gaming history! All of these collectables, by the way, are found in a multitude of ways! Some are obvious, some are their own little levels within a level, and some are hidden around the map! And I loved every second of it!

    If you are looking for a game with breathtaking visuals, suburb music, unbeatable level design, and seemingly endless amounts of content, that, upon completion, leaves you satisfied yet yearning for more, then Mario Odyssey is a 100% must play for you!    … Expand
  9. TriedMyCase
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Man I really liked this game But [REDACTED].however there are still enjoyable moments. I feel like they could have [REDACTED] but overall I [REDACTED]
  10. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Balan Wonderworld
    Really Fun, Really Underated
    Look, I of all people have the biggest chip on my shoulder when it comes to Balan, Square Enix doesn’t love me and wont send me codes anymore… And even I am baffled at the low metacritic score and IGN calling this game bad… it isn’t.. not even close to a bad game… This is probably one of the weirdest games youll ever play, you chose your    Balan Wonderworld
    Really Fun, Really Underated
    Look, I of all people have the biggest chip on my shoulder when it comes to Balan, Square Enix doesn’t love me and wont send me codes anymore… And even I am baffled at the low metacritic score and IGN calling this game bad… it isn’t.. not even close to a bad game… This is probably one of the weirdest games youll ever play, you chose your haracter in the start and youre basically on the journey to fix the hearts of numerous characters all with their own story of sadness… this ggame will remind you a lot of a Mario game… in each level there are golden statues for you to collect that are required to move onto the next section of the world like a star in a Mario game or any other collectathon.. so the challenge does not come in clearing levels, it comes in hunting these things down… which here lies my biggest issue with balan… its insistence to give you collectables that you cant even reach with that level’s characters… each level youll be finding keys and crystals with different chrcters that will give you new abilities, either an attack, or traversal ability for the majority of the time… some charcters not even being able to jump, so youll be essentially character deck building… you can even bring charactrs from other levels into the next levels.. and Balan runs with this in a really frustrating way… there are so many times youll see a statue out of reach because yo udont have the right character from either a previous section or a future section, an in a game all about collecting as many statues as you can to move on, this can be super annoying…. Back tracking and replaying aa few levels almost feels mandatory.. but I do appreciate the variety here.. each level for the most part felt unique to me and memorable.. . at the end of 2 acts in one chapter you will take on a boss, these bosses are all super easy to beat, but it int about beating them, its about finding 3 different ways to deal damage, as youre rewarded up to 3 statues in the end based on your fighting variety… I do feel as though Balan Wonderworld overstays its welcome, clocking in at about 11 hours… and I am annoyed how luck based certain statue erning activites feel… and the overall lenth of the game also makes balan wonderworld just feel overwhelming as again its about colleting, not completing.. you unlock a new set of levels and it isn’t like man I cant wait to see what they throw at me next.. its more so, great, to unlock the next section of the world I need to find 4 statyues in this many levels before it gets back to only finding 3… and it was a strss that proved to just be too much for me during the final stretch.. A game that started with fun, ended with anxiety and frustration….
    Overall though I guess Balan Wonderworld is a game youre either going to click with or not, I for one don’t understand why o many people think this is a bad game,
    I guess because a bit of the sonic team worked on it and this isn’t a sonic game?
    I don’t know, I enjoyed it.
    I give Balan Wonderworld
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  11. Phuz
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Let's be sensible here if you are in to COD, you wouldn't go and buy Hello Kitty Racers. This is a kids game, this is for young kids that would usually play Minecraft, or Paw Patrol, you get the picture. Don't expect an adult game here.

    The visuals making people sick? I'm guessing a night out on the drink would be a can of Bass shandy for you guys? If this game makes you sick, you'd    Let's be sensible here if you are in to COD, you wouldn't go and buy Hello Kitty Racers. This is a kids game, this is for young kids that would usually play Minecraft, or Paw Patrol, you get the picture. Don't expect an adult game here.

    The visuals making people sick? I'm guessing a night out on the drink would be a can of Bass shandy for you guys? If this game makes you sick, you'd better stay tee total and never go out on the lash, or smoke green. You'll be pale all night.

    I can only give a vague review as I think 3D platformers are a bit **** I would choose Giana Sister's over a 3D platformer any day.

    So the game starts, it looks damned good. Think a cross between Ghibli, The Mask and Alice in Wonderland. Basically weird, cute and spinny, with beautiful colour. My first down point came early on. Loading screens. Just too long. It reminded me of SAO where you're like come on, 5 seconds ago would have been acceptable but this is a bit of a joke, so a frustrating, immersion killer there but many games are like this.

    Yes it does feel a bit jittery at times but it wasn't game breaking, not even close.

    Two complaints I have here are also present in Mario Odyssey and that is objects you are stood next to popping up blocking your whole view and a very draggy, delayed response. Come on, Mario 1 on the NES was responsive as hell, even Pong in the 70's was responsive, why this sluggishness? Hollow Knight managed, why cant others? No need for these plod along controls.

    So next observation. The camera handles really quite nicely but the music was a bit too childish. I think they should have aimed more Pokemon, rather than circus like.

    As a general overview it looks amazing, it has a fun atmosphere, it has this costume gimmick for abilities and puzzle solving, which I guess suits the rather OTT setting.

    I think my kids would love this. I'll get them to try it and update my review. I normally don't like the little screen and I had to play this in hand held. I probably would have enjoyed it more on the TV docked.

    I just don't get the complaining here. It felt like any other 3D platformer to me but with a bit of extra wackyness to it and lush colour. I played the Yooka Laylee demo recently and that scores around 7.5 in reviews and it was rubbish. I turned it off after 5 minutes. This held my attention better. I preferred the Blaster Master Zero demo I played after this but I'm an adult, that was always a likely outcome.

    For me this is a 3/10, or 4/10 but I am not the target audience. I think if I was a youngster that enjoyed 3D platforming and the load times and character speed were sorted, then I would give it 9/10 but those issues were very noticeable for me.

    Even from a stand point of not liking 3D platformers, I have hated some AAA titles way more than I disliked this.

    People trying to vote super low, saying Square have put fake reviews in is ridiculous. Often people will make their first review when they see something good getting ripped apart for no reason.

    My 8 score is not to counter balance anything. It is what I see the game as being worth to the people it is aimed at.

    I don't really feel that bad for the scores though because Square games are usually childish and boring and get 10's. This is the opposite, it isn't boring but is actually aimed at children rather than childish.

    I would play this over FF9 any day. Vivi - straight up copy of Orko from He-Man. A big **** gay cry baby tin man that constantly chink chink chinks, arguing constantly with some irritating rat creature that is chasing a princess that looks about 12 and don't forget the blurry graphics, bad movement and some dire combat system. But no you all keep giving it 10/10 and when Square actually do something pretty decent, you jump all over it because it wasn't aimed at you in the first place.    … Expand
  12. Majichavethetor
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Instinctively there are many forms of satisfaction that persons can achieve from the video games. One such feeling is Balan Wonderworld. Discrete visual for perplexing combinations enhance true romance of the eyes. Many hours are gifted to the players for participation one only has to find secret passages hidden treasures to understand them. In the world of time and place value presentsInstinctively there are many forms of satisfaction that persons can achieve from the video games. One such feeling is Balan Wonderworld. Discrete visual for perplexing combinations enhance true romance of the eyes. Many hours are gifted to the players for participation one only has to find secret passages hidden treasures to understand them. In the world of time and place value presents with this opportunity. A must purchasing is encouraged gladly gifted to your satisfaction!… Expand
  13. Kirbyfan45
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    From the mastermind of Yuji Naka and his team at Balan Company, Balan Wonderworld is a game that, despite somewhat knowing what to expect, still surprised me with its creativity. Each new area I went to had new gameplay ideas that kept me hooked playing. That alongside the easy to pick up gameplay helped me get drawn into this mystical world with great CG cutscenes that spark a new limitFrom the mastermind of Yuji Naka and his team at Balan Company, Balan Wonderworld is a game that, despite somewhat knowing what to expect, still surprised me with its creativity. Each new area I went to had new gameplay ideas that kept me hooked playing. That alongside the easy to pick up gameplay helped me get drawn into this mystical world with great CG cutscenes that spark a new limit in CG. Alongside some creative visuals using many different techniques, and a mystifying OST, it's hard to call this game anything but great!… Expand
  14. Eoncats
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Holy f***. Never in my life have I seen a game more deserving of the elusive "ten out of ten." Absolute masterpiece.
  15. Linoby
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Original and interesting game, with a powerful theme.

    This is basically the best kind of platform game that anyone can ever remotely ask for it.
    Magnificent platform design, mixed with great gameplay
  16. Uwuym
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Basically, this Balan Wonderworld it is one of the best platform games ever released for Nintendo Switch.

    If you are looking for a fun but intriguing platform game, I surely suggest you to Play the full version of this game. Because the only way to see the gameplay that evolve drastically is to reach the second half of the game, and obtain the late costumes. You will going to enjoy    Basically, this Balan Wonderworld it is one of the best platform games ever released for Nintendo Switch.

    If you are looking for a fun but intriguing platform game, I surely suggest you to Play the full version of this game.
    Because the only way to see the gameplay that evolve drastically is to reach the second half of the game, and obtain the late costumes.

    You will going to enjoy this.
    Because deserve every single minute of your time.    … Expand
  17. Arolo
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This game is practically awesome.
    An easy must have.

    Played and adored this masterpiece
  18. Jeqlin
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    A fun game.
    Yes.

    Balan Wonderworld is a fun platform game, at least.
    And this alone is just a lot, considering how much others platforms games doesn't even try to evolve the gameplay.
    In this aspect, Balan Wonderworld wins
  19. AtomZone
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Literally the best platform game I've played on Switch.

    An energetic and colorfully great platform game, with a nice gameplay and a great music.
    Absolutely recommend it
  20. rilosaz
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    If you are searching for a good and original platform game, then this is exactly what you should play.

    It maybe can be a little strange to say, but this is that type of platform game that evolve dramatically when you going on with your journey.
    So, I can safely recommend it
  21. Bakinam
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Reviews are b0tted, they will upvote me because i gave it a 10 and copy pasted a positive review, game is OPPOSITE of 10/10

    The first thing I value in a game is undoubtedly its gameplay. And in that, Balan Wonderworld is promoted with the highest rating, imho. A large part of the levels created in this game seem to be created in a bizarre way, but at the same time in an extremely    Reviews are b0tted, they will upvote me because i gave it a 10 and copy pasted a positive review, game is OPPOSITE of 10/10

    The first thing I value in a game is undoubtedly its gameplay.
    And in that, Balan Wonderworld is promoted with the highest rating, imho.
    A large part of the levels created in this game seem to be created in a bizarre way, but at the same time in an extremely clever way.
    Hidden passages, secret streets and intriguing maps accompany this work that winks at the classic games of past generations, in a good way.
    (especially if you love games like NiGHTS or Croc, you will also love this Balan Wonderworld)

    I can be more than satisfied, despite everything.
    And I would say that I can confidently recommend it.
    Especially if you are looking for an intriguing and surprising platformer.    … Expand
  22. Dalosy
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    The best platform game ever released on Nintendo Switch.

    I suggest to ignore the ridiculous negative 0 fake reviews here, because comes from ridiculous babies that doesn't even play this game
  23. Ahgalken
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    This is a wonderful beautiful platform game to play.
    Original and charming, this game is a gorgeous work
  24. Ghokihu
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Colorful and beautiful game.
    A really nice and great platform game for everyone
  25. Xynok
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Easily the most interesting and intriguing platform games of this generation.

    You should try this.
    Because it's really an amazing game
  26. Thelydry
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    The literally most beautiful platform game made.
    Everyone's should play this incredible game
  27. SpriteTheRapper
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Somebody once told me that Balan Wonderworld was the best platform game ever, He was looking pretty cool with his willywonkatiktok glasses and that cool looking Balan hat on his forehead, Well the best platform game reviews start coming and they don't stop coming. This platform game truly hits the ground runnin' with its amazing platform game features, somebody once asked if you shouldSomebody once told me that Balan Wonderworld was the best platform game ever, He was looking pretty cool with his willywonkatiktok glasses and that cool looking Balan hat on his forehead, Well the best platform game reviews start coming and they don't stop coming. This platform game truly hits the ground runnin' with its amazing platform game features, somebody once asked if you should play this platform game, I'd say yep, It's got a good concept, I could play it a little myself and we could all go for a good platform game! I cry sometimes when I'm playing this platform game (Because its so darn good) Just to get it all out whats in my head and I really love this platform game, I wake up in mourning and I step outside then I step back inside to play my favorite platform game (It's this one bt dub dubs!) And I scream at the top of my lungs "I LOVE THIS PLATFORM GAME!"
    Its such a good platform game that it makes me break out into song well here goes nothing....
    Ooooooh BAAAAAAYBEEEEE I compare you to a kiss from a platform game on the switch, the more of this platform game I get the better it gets, Now that this platform game is in my switch this is the only game that will be seen.
    Platform 10/10
    Game 10/10
    Song I wrote 11/10    … Expand
  28. xxx128
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    11/10 Greatest Game of All time!!! Also welcome to the gaming industry, which is basically a greedy, lying sack of filth :(
  29. Eghyth
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    If you are searching for a good platform game, this is what you need to play.

    Artstyle 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Level Design 10/10

    The thing that surprises me more it's undoubtedly the platforming of the game. When you reach the second part of the game, the platforming becomes more complex and definitely more interesting.
    Deserves to be played by who likes the platform genre
  30. Balanfan69
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    This may just be the best game of all time. I really didn't have high expectations for this game I though "Another platformer just like that mario trash, nothing like good games like cyberpunk 2077 (Though the "patches" have made it worse) or fortnite. But WHOAH did that game blow me away, the stunning graphics, fast paced platforming, everything. All this on the switch? Like WHOAH. ThisThis may just be the best game of all time. I really didn't have high expectations for this game I though "Another platformer just like that mario trash, nothing like good games like cyberpunk 2077 (Though the "patches" have made it worse) or fortnite. But WHOAH did that game blow me away, the stunning graphics, fast paced platforming, everything. All this on the switch? Like WHOAH. This game is totally radical and I think you should get it, I did a pixel count and I got 1440p in handheld mode, 120fps, with 8k and raytracing. I haven't even mentioned the costumes, I absolutely love how each costume does 1 thing, it's like the odyssey capture mechanic but it's actually a good game! There are so many unique costumes that are all super fun to play around with! The only thing I would improve are the cut scenes, while they convey the story perfectly they look pretty bad. All in all 20/10 game I hope to see a sequel !… Expand
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36

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 6 out of 9
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 17, 2021
    50
    This game is far too undercooked. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 73]
  2. XGN
    Apr 16, 2021
    55
    Balan Wonderworld looks great but feels incomplete. The game lets you journey through six different stories while collecting golden statues and morphing from one outfit to another. There are 80 different outfits in the game, but some of them feel double or not useful at all. Where the game is great to play alone, the multiplayer feels rushed, where player two doesn't get to do all the things player one can. That being said, the game feels like a great way for kids to spend time.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Apr 12, 2021
    30
    Balan Wonderworld is a videogame from Yuji Naka. However, even if the team had more time we wonder if the game would be worth your time.
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