
DATABASE

How young was your child when they first played this?
:
How does your child play this? Alone, with friends, with family? How did they discover it and what kept them coming back for more?
To verify your input please enter your email to create an account.
Email address:
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Balan Wonderworld 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 3 months ago.
Play Overview
Play involves exploring elaborate stages and switching between costumes to access different actions with the single-button controls. There are 80 different costumes that can be collected, each has a different ability and attack style. The costumes interplay with the puzzles in each of the levels, providing abilities to help you progress. Not only that, but the varied abilities encourage experimentation and often result in discovering ways to access parts of levels sooner than the game design expects.
It's a simple approach, reminiscent of character switching in Skylanders, although some have found it too limiting. For younger players and those looking for a light and breezy game, Balan Wonderworld excels. On your own or with another player, you steadily work through each of the 12 worlds, resolving hardships in each one with a heartfelt cutscene.
The platforming action is spiced up with a load of mini-games and challenges. From rolling boulders to playing soccer and bowling there is a lot to do in addition to the main game. You can also revisit completed levels to hunt down any remaining statues (and don't have to complete the levels to save the items you find). Then there are the little helper Tim characters who you can collect and breed to help you by attacking enemies, finding items and destroying spikes.
The result is a simplistic and saccharine platform game, a lighthearted escape to another world. The simplicity resulted in negative reviews but is a real boon to families and those looking for an unusual and puzzle-focused challenge.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Age Ratings
Skill Level
6+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Although this is a relatively complex 3D platform game, there are minimal penalties for failure. This is particularly true if you play with an older or more experienced player. Being inquisitive is a benefit as this lets you discover new routes through levels. The way that abilities are tied to outfits also makes the game more approachable for younger players.
Game Details
Release Date: 26/03/2021
Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Action, Platform (Adventure, Collecting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 16 features
Components: 3D Third-Person and Hand-Made
Developer: Square Enix (@SquareEnix)

Hand-Picked Games Like Balan Wonderworld
Here are our hand-picked short list of similar games; the perfect thing to play next if you enjoyed Balan Wonderworld. We also have a long list of games similar to Balan Wonderworld.
Hand-Picked Board Games Like Balan Wonderworld
Our experts have hand-picked the following board games that offer a similar experience or theme to Balan Wonderworld.
