REVIEW OF BALAN WONDERWORLD
The kind of platform is a must of the industry since its creation. Filled with personality, bright world worlds have caused some of the most emblematic characters of video games. With a rich pedigree in the genre, the acclaimed director Yuji Naka (Sonic, Nights Into Dreams) is again at the control of a new project; Balan Wonderworld. Can he rediscover the formula that has proved so fruitful with his previous efforts?
The similarities with its previous titles are immediately recognizable, the characters with the eyes widened and adapted to the family evoke a feeling of innocence and respect that will communicate with young players. Coupled with that, there is simple plot. By selecting your masculine or female character, you discover a theater that serves as a portal to other worlds. Each of the 12 domains are manifestations of memories and difficulties of different people. These simple stories add relevance to the areas and the interest of young people, however, situations and childish scenarios are largely forgetting for the most mature. Your goal of restoring the heart of the world, helping to appease the anxieties that affected the correlation character is made through beautifully built cinematics. These magnificently executed sequences, with succulent continuous follow-ups and exaggerated animations, are a joy to live and make a smile to most viewers.
According to the conventions established by pioneers of the genre such as Banjo Kazooie, every world is full of collectible objects and precious stones. By browsing the environment, you will notice corners and corners to explore that tend to shelter a range of treats. The Balan statues are of paramount importance and are dispersed around each level. Some are easy to reach while others are well hidden and may require a little ingenuity to collect them. In addition to including 7 to 8 statues, the areas also include mini-games related to the sport and Balan Battle, which is a QTE segment featuring the eponymous character in a musical battle with the antagonist.
Whether it's the speed of Sonic or Mario attachment on fungi, each platform has a gadget or play mechanism that differs from other titles and that's where Balan Wonderworld shines. With more than 80 costumes that are all related to unique capabilities, the game encourages you to revisit areas to access new sections that can only be achieved with capacities acquired in other worlds by adding a puzzle element At the game. At any time, you can equip three costumes and switch between them instantly. In addition to this, you can select any outfit you have at checkpoints that are generously placed at each level. The puffic and bizarre costumes are varied both visually and mechanically. Some turn you into a spider-like creature allowing you to climb on spider canvases while others allow you to sneak into the sky with extreme precision.
Venture through the varied terrain is guided by the steep movement that recalls a platform game of the PS2 era. Due to the ultra simplistic control system centered around a button, the gameplay lacks fluidity intrinsically linked to the genus. The inability to jump unless you do the correct fit obstruct the pleasure, adding frustration when you try to overcome simple obstacles. Balan Wonderworld's lack of challenge can also deter players, however, the inclusion of local cooperative game is an excellent option if you are looking for a casual walk in a Japanese-inspired crazy universe with a young player. Some cooperative decisions are strange, such as the first player controlling the camera and an automatic connection function that merges players, but it always acts as a decent gateway to 3D platforms. With a ton of collectibles, levels can also be revisited by adding a lot of replayability for complexes.
The music is at the forefront of the game, the characters compete when crossing the plains and boss fights end with a dance number. Yes, you read that right. Fortunately, the extravagant Japanese tracks are delicious and give the impression of belonging to this insane world. Associated with brilliant aesthetics, these strange design decisions seem to associate in a harmonious marriage.
Balan Wonderworld offers a range of interesting ideas that are prey to obsolete mechanisms. Even after being lost in the absurd universe, you are quickly brought back to reality because of the rigid movement and the strange control scheme that oppose the expectations of the genre. Although the game has a lot of charm, it does not stand out of the crowd and, as a result, it can be rightly neglected. _ Key Playstation provided by the publisher _
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