Balan Wonderworld
Directed by Sonic the Hedgehog's Yuji Naka, Balan Wonderworld is a 3D platformer built on a unique costume mechanic. In order to unlock abilities and moves, the playable characters must swap between different outfits. Balan Wonderworld's campaign is spread across 12 worlds.
Balan Wonderworld
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS4 , PS5 , Switch , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 26, 2021
- Developer(s)
- Arzest , Balan Company
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Fantasy Violence
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Artist Creates Balan Wonderworld Game Boy Demake Concept
An artist creates an incredible Balan Wonderworld Game Boy demake concept that includes a ROM, videos with chiptune music, and sprite images.
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Square Enix Says It Can Recommend Balan Wonderworld 'With Confidence' Amid Lawsuit
Square Enix claims that it is confident that Balan Wonderworld is a quality product, even after it's been critically panned across the board.
Director Yuji Naka Criticizes Square Enix for Releasing Balan Wonderworld in Unfinished State
Balan Wonderworld's director has publicly slammed Square Enix for releasing the game in an unfinished state despite his requests for delays.
Original Sonic the Hedgehog Creator Releases New Mobile Game
Yuji Naka, the original creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, has released his very first mobile game, coming off of this year's Balan Wonderworld.
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Review aggregate website Metacritic reveals the 10 video games released in 2021 that had the worst overall review scores.
10 Most Disappointing Games of 2021
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Sonic the Hedgehog, Balan Wonderworld Creator Yuji Naka Considering Retirement
After leaving Square Enix, Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka announces that he is considering retirement from game development.
Original Sonic Programmer and Balan Wonderworld Director Leaves Square Enix
The director for Balan Wonderworld and original programmer for Sonic the Hedgehog, Yuji Naka, exits Square Enix based on updates to his social media.
Balan Wonderworld: 10 Best Costumes
Every costume in Balan Wonderworld has its own unique abilites. Which of these are the best and most useful?
Balan Wonderworld Demo Removed from Digital Storefronts
Following poor reviews, sales, and other difficulties, Square Enix removes the Balan Wonderworld demo from all digital storefronts.
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Balan Wonderworld Seems To Be A Massive Sales Flop
Almost two weeks after the launch of Square Enix's Balan Wonderworld, the newest game from Yuji Naka appears to have bombed commercially.
Balan Wonderworld Song Sounds a Lot Like Ghostbusters Soundtrack
A music track in Square Enix's new platformer, Balan Wonderworld, sounds astonishingly similar to a track from original Ghostbusters film.
Square Enix Games That Should Come to Game Pass After Octopath Traveler
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Balan Wonderworld Is Getting Review Bombed With Positive Scores
The recently released 3D platformer from Square Enix, Balan Wonderworld, appears to be getting 'review bombed' with positive scores.
Balan Wonderworld Patches Out Potential Seizure Inducing Effect
Balan Wonderworld's developers respond quickly to feedback regarding a potential seizure trigger in time for the platformer's launch.
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Balan Wonderworld Gets New Trailer at Square Enix Presents Event
Square Enix unveils another look at Balan Wonderworld, this time highlighting the co-op mode and new costumes ahead of the March 26th release.