Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5

Name: Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5
Brand: Square Enix
SKU: 10907635
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.2 (38 reviews)

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)

SKU: 10907635

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Balan Wonderworld is a wondrous 3D action platformer game themed around the Balan Theatre. Led by the enigmatic maestro named Balan, the stars of the show Emma and Leo will use special abilities from a multitude of characterful costumes as they adventure in the bizarre and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here, memories and vistas from the real-world mix with the things that people hold dear. Twelve different tales await our stars in the Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. They will explore all corners of these labyrinthine stages, filled with a myriad of tricks and traps, to get to the heart of each story.

Compatible Platform(s)

PlayStation 5

Features

Over 80 different costumes to discover
Use powers from the inhabitants of Wonderworld by wearing their colorful costumes, with over 80 different ones to try on!
Explore 12 dreamlike stages
12 different stages born from memories and feelings from the real world are waiting to be discovered. Find the heart fragment hidden within each stage to defeat each levels boss and free their hearts from torment.
2 player local co-op mode
Enjoy an even more wondrous adventure as one player controls Leo and the other controls Emma in 2 Player Co-op Local Mode. Co-operate together combining the abilities of two different costumes which will surely open new paths as you wander through Wonderworld!

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Specifications

ESRB Rating
E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Compatible Platform(s)
PlayStation 5
Software Format
Physical

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Reviews

58% would recommend to a friend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Don't listen to the bad reviews!
Great game. I enjoyed it. The game uses only a couple buttons (action and for changing costumes) to play. It's a mix of Nights, Super Mario 3D World and Sackboy in terms of finding/collecting items in order to proceed. The cut scenes and animations are awesome. Most people who are saying this game is bad, never played it. Trust me, it's better than anything Star Wars, Fortnite... and country music! :)
This review is from Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5
Posted 5 years ago by Qamikazee
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nothing innovative, but still a charming game.
Balan Wonderworld got a bad rap because I think expectations were very high. For veteran fans of Yuji Naka, the vibe from trailers was that this was going to feel like a spiritual successor to Nights Into Dreams, a game from the Saturn era that was filled with speed, mayhem, crazy visuals, and really pushed the limits of the system's graphics. I think the two most jarring things about Balan Wonderworld that turned Sega fans off was average graphics, and the very simplistic gameplay. No innovation in control or platforming gaming here whatsoever. This means Balan Wonderworld has the greatest shot at being a real hit with young children, but older gamers will likely find the game to be a bit bland. Still, I got a lot of enjoyment out of the Yuji Naka style whimsy that is littered throughout. The music is absolutely gorgeous, there is a surreal and dazzling dream-like charm to the game worlds, very similar to what Nights Into Dreams brought to the table, the boss fights do look very gorgeous and while a bit simple, still have a very charming silliness to them, complete with the characters performing a broadway like musical number after each boss is defeated. You can't help but have a smile from it. Pick this one up if it's cheap.
This review is from Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5
Posted 4 years ago by dogeymon83
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A nice comfortable 3D platformer
This game isn’t as bad as people make it out to be, but it does have issues. The big issue is that the first world does not make a very good impression because of how bland it is. But if you get past the first world you’ll find a very charming, heartwarming, and comfortable 3D platformer that while basic, can be a ton of fun.
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Posted 5 years ago by Ramon
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Not great. Coming from a truly talented game director and team it’s a bummer this falls flat.
This review is from Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5
Posted 2 years ago by thecomedian06
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Game for a kid
Bought this to keep a 6 year old busy... Plus it helps her learn hand and eye coordination and allows parent to play with her...
This review is from Balan Wonderworld - PlayStation 5
Posted 3 years ago by Badboyhere69

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