Infamously Poorly Rated PS4 Game Now 85% Off on PS Store

Alright, so imagine you’re just poking around the PlayStation Store, you know, looking for some hidden gems or maybe just a time-waster. Suddenly, you see these sales pop up. Some of the games are top-notch, like the kind you tell your friends about. Others? Eh, not so much. But the deals are so good, it’s hard to say no. Actually, there’s this 3D platformer from 2021 — created by some famous Sega dude. It’s, uh, not exactly a masterpiece. Still, there’s something about a discount that makes everything a little shinier, right?

Huge Discount on Balan Wonderworld on PS Store – 85% Off!

So, here’s the lowdown: Balan Wonderworld, which, let’s be honest, didn’t exactly win over the critics, is going for 85% off. Yep, that’s right, it’s down to $5.99 from its usual $39.99. Honestly, it’s hard not to be curious with a price like that… like, even for the thrill of the disaster-watch, right? But heads up, this deal’s a blink-and-you-miss-it type thing, vanishing on May 8 at 2:59 a.m. ET. Yeah, those weirdly specific sale end times.

Picture this: “Welcome to an all-action extravaganza like never before.” That’s the game’s own dramatic pitch. Basically, you’ve got Balan, this mysterious maestro dude, running a theatre, and then you throw Emma and Leo — the so-called stars — into a land that’s part dream, part reality. With costume changes that give them wild abilities. Confusing? Maybe. Interesting? Sort of? Not sure why, but that setup sticks with me.

Every story within has its own quirky charm, supposedly. You wander through these intricate stages, dodging all sorts of traps, as you dig into the heart of each tale. Kind of like a metaphor for life, except with less at stake.

Let’s be real here, when it launched, Balan Wonderworld didn’t get much love from the reviewers. On Metacritic, it’s rocking an average score of 51 from 29 reviews — which is polite for "meh." In a review I read, it got a 5 out of 10. They said it had potential but was, uh, let’s just say, it took a detour into Bizarreville with its design choices.

So, is it worth it at nearly six bucks? I mean, maybe? If you’re into quirky, imperfect adventures or just need something to pass the time. Who knows, it might just be one of those games that’s “so bad it’s kinda good,” if you’re into that sort of thing.