It is again worth reiterating that Balan Wonderworld isn't slated to release until the end of March, so many of these problems could still be addressed by the developer before its release. While this does seem to be a design approach that plays into the gameplay from time to time, with some items being placed underneath enemies after they fade out, the implementation of this design element can look somewhat unflattering. Given the game's approach to storytelling, in that it does not use any spoken dialogue, the levels in this demo can also feel visually lacking at times, with NPCs repeating the same animations and fading out as the player approaches them. Grass detail is constantly popping in and out in the Isle of Tims hub world, accompanied by some distracting item pop-in during levels, while items and characters pop in and out at short distances during levels. It's also the most visually busy level in the demo, which seems important to mention.īeing mindful of the game's March 26th release date, it's hard not to discuss the shortcomings of Balan Wonderworld's visual presentation at times, at least in the levels present in this demo. This setting also lends itself to some interesting platforming puzzles, while also introducing the aforementioned gear costume, which is great. Without spoiling any of the story surrounding it (which has already been revealed by Square Enix in pre-release teasers), the way that the level's clocktower setting relates to the story it's based on is surprisingly nuanced compared to the earlier levels. Of the levels included in the Balan Wonderworld demo, chapter one of "The Girl and the Kitten," is by far the most exciting. While it might not challenge the player's mind, this segment somewhat reinforces the limits of Balan Wonderworld's linear level design in a way that hopefully continues in the final release. The demo's second level, chapter two of "The Man Who Rages Against The Storm," the game introduces its approach to puzzles, which see the player guiding giant metal balls into holes in the ground to progress. RELATED: Tearaway & 9 Other Platformers That Need A Reboot This demo introduces players to the premise, and the theater itself. What follows is a gorgeous animated cutscene from Square Enix's Visual Works team, the studio behind all of the company's incredible CG cinematics, including cutscenes from Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Kingdom Hearts 3.
This immediately elicits memories of NiGHTS: Into Dreams, and that's only the beginning.
The opening of the Balan Wonderworld demo, which is available later today to players looking to get their hands on the game before its March 26th release date, allows the player to pick between two playable characters, a boy named Leo Craig, and a girl named Emma Cole. RELATED: Persona 5 Strikers Preview: Getting the Gang Back Together Again All of this is curated by the equally mysterious Balan, an entity who assists the player multiple times throughout their journey. Balan Wonderworld is set in the mysterious Balan Theater, a musical theater that changes its form to match the imaginations of characters who have lost something (or someone) dear to them in their lives.
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