Madballs in Babo: Invasion

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24

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  1. MandyG.
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    Easy to learn and hard to put down! The graphics are great, and being omeone who generally doesn't like shooters, I'm really surprised at how hooked I am on this game!
  2. JacobA
    Aug 18, 2009
    9
    For an Xbox Live Arcade game, this game is worthy of your 800 ms points. I had never heard of the "Babo" games, but i instantly fell in love with the demo, and bought the game 10 minutes later. The game is oustanding, probably one of the best arcade games i've ever bought, period. The campaign was decent, but the real fun is in the multiplayer. Although I wish there were more of a For an Xbox Live Arcade game, this game is worthy of your 800 ms points. I had never heard of the "Babo" games, but i instantly fell in love with the demo, and bought the game 10 minutes later. The game is oustanding, probably one of the best arcade games i've ever bought, period. The campaign was decent, but the real fun is in the multiplayer. Although I wish there were more of a online community for this game. The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is smooth, everything in this game comes together perfectly, like a puzzle. can't give this game a perfect 10, only because of the lag issues the game has, anyone that plays it knows what i'm talking about.… Expand
  3. Sammywalls
    Oct 10, 2009
    10
    This game is ignored because its made by an indi dev and not ea, also the name. This game, As far as xbox live arcade games go, is a master piece in its own right.
    This game can get REAL competitive. Over 20 maps, 4 player coop campaign. Multiplayer death matches, team, ctf, invasion mode, and an avater mode. Great graphics (for an arcade title/800 point game) that will shine.    This game is ignored because its made by an indi dev and not ea, also the name. This game, As far as xbox live arcade games go, is a master piece in its own right.
    This game can get REAL competitive. Over 20 maps, 4 player coop campaign. Multiplayer death matches, team, ctf, invasion mode, and an avater mode. Great graphics (for an arcade title/800 point game) that will shine.

    I'm not saying this is halo or cod but put things in perspective, this is a ten dollar/800 point game in the marketplace that is pretty damn deep as far as multiplayer/features are concerned and gives more than your moneys worth.    … Expand
  4. DavidV.
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    The feel of Marble Blast Ultra, with the 'run n gun' of Wipeout/MarioKart. A winning combination. Lots of unlockables, campaign chapters, multiplayer maps, game modes(4-player co-op!) and Avatar implementation! Ever wanted to know what it's like to decapitate a friend's Avatar and blow up their heads into a bunch of pieces of confetti? Download Madballs!
  5. DavidC.
    Jul 17, 2009
    10
    Wow. This was maybe the biggest surprise I've had gaming, really. Who thought a "Madballs" game was a good idea? It autodownloaded last night and I figured I would give it a few minutes before I deleted it. About 10 hours later I almost called in sick today to keep playing. The multiplayer is so addicting! Can't wait to play again tonight. I worry not enough people will buy it Wow. This was maybe the biggest surprise I've had gaming, really. Who thought a "Madballs" game was a good idea? It autodownloaded last night and I figured I would give it a few minutes before I deleted it. About 10 hours later I almost called in sick today to keep playing. The multiplayer is so addicting! Can't wait to play again tonight. I worry not enough people will buy it to keep enough people playing though.… Expand
  6. EasyE
    Jul 17, 2009
    9
    Honestly I thought this was crap until I tried it and it's so much fun!!! There is a lot of depth to all the characters, the crazy special abilities like vomit that gives you health, zapping weapons out of enemy hands, turning into a giant and rolling over other players and a science grenade!? This game is the most fun I've had on Xbox live for a long time. The single player is Honestly I thought this was crap until I tried it and it's so much fun!!! There is a lot of depth to all the characters, the crazy special abilities like vomit that gives you health, zapping weapons out of enemy hands, turning into a giant and rolling over other players and a science grenade!? This game is the most fun I've had on Xbox live for a long time. The single player is great and long, but the game really shines on multiplayer, you can even play your avatar, or play an invasion game mode where you build your map before you play. For 800 points this is the best game right now on XBLA, pick it up!!… Expand
  7. DakotaE
    Jul 18, 2009
    10
    As a long time babo enthusiast I am very pleased with the game. Its rare that a company will go out of its way to constantly keep its fans thoughts in mind. This game at its very least is a great time killer, and at its most, THE best Xbox Live Arcade game to ever hit the marketplace. Looking forward to watching the community evolve as it has done with the BaboViolent 2 community. (Go As a long time babo enthusiast I am very pleased with the game. Its rare that a company will go out of its way to constantly keep its fans thoughts in mind. This game at its very least is a great time killer, and at its most, THE best Xbox Live Arcade game to ever hit the marketplace. Looking forward to watching the community evolve as it has done with the BaboViolent 2 community. (Go check it out, for a nice prequel to Invasion). , Asmo out.… Expand
  8. MegWhiteley
    May 17, 2012
    10
    I remember the Madballs, the funny toys, in some moments some weird, but now appear a videogame and is a bigger sorprise, is funny, the avatars have a big importance in the game. Great job.

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. IGN
    75
    This simple arena shooter is surprisingly fun. It includes robust single- and multiplayer modes with lots to unlock, and just rolling around blasting stuff is entertaining.
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  2. TeamXbox
    80
    At its very least, a very entertaining game with a tenuously attached license that few people probably care about. But at its best, it's an old-school type of shooter that rewards players hungry for beating their own high scores and those willing to try some very innovative multiplayer design.
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  3. WonderwallWeb
    80
    Madballs in Babo: Invasion is a very unique game with some rather addictive, in not a little odd multiplayer gaming. It's welll worth the asking price.
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