Balan Wonderworld

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 126
  3. Negative: 27 out of 126
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  1. Medyth
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    The most awesome game I've ever experienced in my whole life.

    Just, Try it the full game.
    And you will thanks me later for this advice.
  2. Uneryth
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Curious game and really different from the usual.
    Maybe a little woody, but at the same time fun and rich, especially when mastered.

    I really love it even for the magnificent OST
  3. Everik
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Rich and satisfied by the whole game, overall.
    Fortunately I don't watch the graphics for judge a game, and thanks for that, I've experienced this incredible great game.
    Fantastic game
  4. Cerullen
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Essentially, this is the cutest platform game ever made.
    If you are not the kid of gamer too attached by the mere graphics, you can find a nice experience to play here.
  5. HanSol
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    I'm really glad to have played this game for myself.
    In this way I've discovered my new favorite platform game of the current generation.

    This is, in a summary, a 10/10 game
    A must play
  6. KrilinPhil
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    With the DayOne patch this game is becoming AWESOME
    Who actually doesn't even try the full version of this game cannot understand how much this game is great.

    You should try it, because I've love it
  7. Eddie-Bim
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Fun and cute, this game is good.
    Simple but actually great, the soundtrack is nice.
    Lovely and adorable, this game is a miracle.

    So enjoy it
  8. EllenRay
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Deserve all the money.
    Because it gives me, for the first time in many years, a good and enjoyable platform game.
    And this is what i like
  9. Orphemus
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best games of the 2021.

    If you like the classic platform games, and you don't care about graphics, this game is perfect for you.
  10. Erutyhm
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    The literally most funny game that I've ever seen.
    Highly reply levels added to a ingenious level design.
    The best combo
  11. Wall-El
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    I've loved every single part of the game.
    An intriguing and exciting game to play.

    10/10 game
  12. 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
  13. Ducky27
    Apr 17, 2021
    0
    i dont even own this game (or an xbox for that matter) but the amount of 10/10 bots on here are fricking stupid so heres a 0/10 review take that bots
  14. Legicey
    Jun 13, 2021
    0
    horrible graphics, confusing story, music that is a straight-up rip off of Mario Odyssey, and 10/10 fake reviews, this game is a mess
  15. CarKey
    Aug 1, 2021
    0
    I am angry at this game, and it's because it gives me memories of my marriage; the colors, the dancing, and the wonder. I hate it.
  16. Limiro
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    GOTY 2021

    An exceptional and beautiful platform game.
    A new high standard for the genre
  17. Kiroph
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Incredible charming platform game.

    I really love the art style of this game.
    The most original I've seen
  18. FuscoRo
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    I can safely recommend this game.
    Since it has a great level design and a fun gameplay
  19. Arolo
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    A really incredible and beautiful game.

    This game shine for his platform design and for the absolutely outstanding soundtrack.

    Absolutely a little Masterpiece
  20. Dalosy
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Balan Wonderworld is indeed a Wonderful game.

    With the stunning CG graphics, the absolute incredible level design, and the simple but really cool gameplay, this game it is easily the biggest surprise of this 2021
  21. Uwuym
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Cutest platform games ever made.
    This Balan Wonderworld it was also the biggest surprise of this 2021.

    A magnificent and great platform game, with many amazing qualities, and a charming nicely artstyle.

    Absolutely recommended
  22. Efytty
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    If you are searching for a really cool platform game, This is the game that you should play.

    A great platform game, with an absolute awesome atmosphere.
  23. Kakadu
    Mar 29, 2021
    0
    Worst game I have ever played. Complete garbage.
    Metacritic needs to do something about those bots. This shouldn't be happening.
  24. vahove2331
    Mar 31, 2021
    0
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  25. Eyeflaps
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    Midway through the game I got sick and dizzy. Then I read online the game poses a risk for seizures. This game needs recalled immediately.
  26. RZG
    Mar 28, 2021
    3
    I have not purchased the full game but I have played the demo of Balan Wonderworld on Xbox One and from that experience, this game isn't good. This game has charm with in the character designs and the use of color with in each level I played and you can see that developers had a strong passion to work on this. However, gameplay and graphics wise, are the massive anchors that holds thisI have not purchased the full game but I have played the demo of Balan Wonderworld on Xbox One and from that experience, this game isn't good. This game has charm with in the character designs and the use of color with in each level I played and you can see that developers had a strong passion to work on this. However, gameplay and graphics wise, are the massive anchors that holds this game back and made not purchase the full game. The game is fundamentally flawed with slow moving character movement and two button gameplay with a side of muddy texture work that ruins the aesthetic that game trying to go for. I thought this was an Xbox One problem since its not as powerful as the PS4 but that console also doesn't look good as well so that could not be a console only issue. There was a part of me that says with this gameplay and the use of two buttons, one of action and changing costumes, this could have been a decent mobile game. If this was released on Android/iOS, I would've game this game a 7-8 and it also fit with Yuji Naka's previous work on mobile. I was left unsatisfied and very upset of how this game's demo left me and seeing how the game came out now and the fundamental flaws still remains, I do not recommend people paying $60 for this game.… Expand
  27. 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
  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. Umjogador
    Jun 3, 2023
    1
    Amazing gameplay, despite the character's limitation on just running and jumping, the costume ideas are great, but... The optimization for the Xbox Series S is very ROTTEN, if we can call it optimization, as always Square Enix doing a terrible job
  30. Motichoor420
    Jul 31, 2023
    4
    Some moron once said that this is a 'spiritual successor' to the classic game Nights Into Dreams. A reason why I bought it in the first place. Plus the drivel that was written on the back cover actually made me sympathise with kiddies who had gone through a rough patch (like me) and were trying to find happiness. Litlle did I know that a). just because Mr Balan (what?!?!?! Balan is alsoSome moron once said that this is a 'spiritual successor' to the classic game Nights Into Dreams. A reason why I bought it in the first place. Plus the drivel that was written on the back cover actually made me sympathise with kiddies who had gone through a rough patch (like me) and were trying to find happiness. Litlle did I know that a). just because Mr Balan (what?!?!?! Balan is also known as cooking fire in some languages!) has a dress sense no slightly like Nights (verging more on the wardrobe of Liberace and Paul Daniels) and b). sob stories are meant to inspire the game, not make you vomit after finding out their true sense, DOES NOT MAKE THIS A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE OF YESTERYEAR! To add insult to injury, the guys didnt even bother adding an English voice over (or at least subtitles) to the Asian dialogue in the PAL versions! The only saving grace of this CITV cartoon-wannabe is the graphics, and even they are a bit too fruity for kids, never mind adults. Once you complete a level oooohhhhhhhh...you have to endure awful awful AWFUL singalong cutscene in....yes you guessed it..Asian...and if you ever wanted to see farmer Giles twirl around like a skittle in a cringe-worthy attempt to get onto the X factor, well knock yourself out with cutscene 1! I think this is a game made for bery little kiddies, who will have fun at the variety of costumes and their tricks, but beyond that, its nothing to lose your sleep over. In fact, it may aid you falling into sleep...which is the main theme in this it seems.… Expand

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  1. TheXboxHub
    Apr 5, 2021
    70
    Balan Wonderworld, even with all of its surface-level faults, is a genuinely charming 3D platformer that is blissfully imaginative both in its artistic presentation and game design.
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