BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition

 Wii U
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintendojo
    Aug 22, 2015
    91
    With 100 single-player levels, Badland: Game of the Year Edition is a worthy single-player romp on the Wii U, if you don’t mind a little frustration every now and then. But with 100 co-op levels—not to mention 27 multiplayer deathmatch stages—it’s a perfect addition to your multiplayer arsenal. So long as you’re okay with senseless clone death.
  2. XGN
    Aug 13, 2015
    85
    Fly and survive through the Game-of-the-Year-winning world of BADLAND and discover an astonishing number of imaginative traps, puzzles and obstacles on the way.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 30, 2015
    80
    Whether you're a fan of Flappy Bird or Balloon Trip, Badland's worth checking out. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.30]
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  5. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    BADLAND: Game of the Year edition is a great game. It’s got a simple concept that the developers do tons of clever things with.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    Badland is as dark, brooding, and mysterious as the most sullen teenager, but this seemingly simple game is built on a foundation of ingenious design.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 29, 2015
    75
    There's a really good game here, just know your frustration point and be ready to jump out when it gets there.
  8. FNintendo
    Oct 2, 2015
    70
    Badland: Game of the Year Edition is a successful example of how a game designed for mobile devices can be interesting to play on the Wii U. Despite its inconsistencies and the lack of a solid plot, its gameplay provides some brilliant moments and the game is full of content and compelling ideas.

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Wii U Game of 2015
34
#34 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
29
#29 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. headspacej
    Aug 6, 2015
    8
    One of those rare games that is super simple at its core, yet feels deep when you get pulled in. I found it pretty addictive, especially onceOne of those rare games that is super simple at its core, yet feels deep when you get pulled in. I found it pretty addictive, especially once I got fixated on the achievements in each level. Definitely some frustrations in certain parts, and doesn't always feel totally fair, but generally this is fun and engaging stuff. Beautiful simple art helps too.… Full Review »
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