![]() ![]() That’s a good thing in my eyes because it should add to the mystery of the game’s premise. Vibrant backdrops and characters offer a world with which you can never quite feel familiar. The game itself is inspired by musical theater, and that’s quite clear. The issue here is that once you take the reigns, the experience of playing the game does little to immerse you in this well-conceptualized world. The narratives we explore through each chapter’s levels and cutscenes aren’t exactly moving, but they’re very well done. Games that explore things like anxiety, depression, and stress can be quite effective. These are the physical embodiment of, you guessed it, negative emotions. The premise is fairly simple: explore Wonderworld and help cure 12 souls struggling with an infestation of Negati. ![]() Playing as either Leo and Emma, you embark on a journey led by Balan, a mysteriously enigmatic character. ![]() In the case of Balan Wonderworld, what the game sets out to present players is fine in theory but deeply flawed in its execution. A game in the mainline Super Mario games series might not shock you with inventiveness, but they’re fun to play. While Naka and Ohshima’s Sonic titles push the boundaries we expect to find in platformers, the end result isn’t always positive. If you’ve played any of the 3D Sonic games in the past 15 years, then you know where this is going. Sonic the Hedgehog co-creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima are the minds behind Balan Wonderworld. Concepts and Execution: They’re Not Always Equal in Balan Wonderworld Let’s dive into one of gaming’s most curious releases of 2021: Square Enix Balan Wonderworld. That said, like many others, I’m left wondering how a decent concept, in theory, ended up so frustrating and unnerving to play. I’m hoping in this Balan Wonderworld review for Xbox to avoid snark, ribbing, and otherwise unnecessary jabs at the title. Overall, most people probably have their thoughts about the game via the many scathing reviews this game received upon launch. If you tried the demo, then you have a hands-on impression. In the case of my Balan Wonderworld review for Xbox, you likely have an impression of the game. Handling most of the game reviews myself here at Comic Years comes with a few drawbacks. ![]()
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