Platforms
- PCMay 27, 2015NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.51.65K Players
- PlayStation 4May 26, 20157.6playscore7.54 Critics8.06.77K Players
- Xbox OneMay 29, 20157.2playscore7.05 Critics7.4425 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 6, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 3May 26, 2015NAplayscoreNA1 Critics8.8214 Players
- Nintendo Wii UJul 30, 20157.9playscore7.77 Critics8.6148 Players
- PS VitaMay 26, 2015NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.5233 Players
19 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Badland has a striking (if very familiar) visual style. What music exists is good, and the sound effects are strong, if overpowering. HD Rumble can be adjusted. Aesthetics aren’t an issue here. Again, it’s just gameplay that feels dated, no longer clicking in a way it might once have.
Trevor Gould · Sep 21, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Badland: Game of the Year Edition has attracted more than 28 million players worldwide, and there can be no denying that it wouldn’t have been able to do so without some creative flair. But, in the transition to console, it seems to have failed to retain that same spark.
Alex Seedhouse · Sep 17, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - If you’re visiting Badland for the first time, or are a loyal player that’s curious to see how the game’s evolved on a new platform, you will not be disappointed. It’s no wonder that Frogmind won so many awards for the mobile incarnation of this game, and this holds true in Badland: Game of the Year Edition. With awesome multiplayer levels and over 15 hours of story content, you’ll be spoilt by the sheer number of stages to explore and puzzles to conquer.
Harriet Keers · Aug 03, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - The frustration of the later levels and all the level skipping that I did to see if it would improve really left a sour taste in my mouth. There's a really good game here, just know your frustration point and be ready to jump out when it gets there.
Donald Theriault · Jul 29, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - With games like this where you are constantly bumping into objects the audio often repeats the same ear dulling sounds until it’s burned into your brain. This is not the case in Badlands; every time you bump into something it sounds different, even if it’s just a slight change in pitch. It just makes a huge difference. Along with the music and ambience being fantastic, the audio built on top of an already pretty good game make it that much better.
Charles Adams · Jun 12, 2015 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Badlands offers local co-op, multiplayer, and a ton of levels to keep players going, yet it feels like a game made for quick access, and I found myself getting rather bored after 30 minutes of play. On a mobile system this game feels right at home with in its casual play time, but I can’t help but feel a little alienated with it on consoles.
Justin Celani · Jun 05, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - In bringing Badland to consoles, Clony and co. make a flap for the big time but unfortunately fall a little short. Frogmind saw great success on smartphones with this title, unfortunately this does not translate as well to the PlayStation Vita.
Charlie Large · Jun 02, 2015 Reviewed on VitaRead full review - Badland is as dark, brooding, and mysterious as the most sullen teenager, but this seemingly simple game is built on a foundation of ingenious design. Its hands-off approach to guiding the player makes for an invigorating challenge where it counts, and plentiful checkpoints help alleviate the frustration that comes from later levels. It teaches you how to interact with the environment before turning it all on its head with a slew of mutations that change your abilities, and that's a little bit brilliant. Don't be mistaken, a sense of repetition means this is definitely well-suited to shorter play sessions, but we still reckon you should have your eyes on the horizon for this beastie.
Conor McMahon · Aug 12, 2015 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - What it comes down to is that, even though it's a redesigned version of its mobile counterpart, BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition is experimental and rich enough to justify its existence on a home console.
Dave Letcavage · Jun 06, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Badland: Game of the Year Edition translates to PlayStation platforms well. The understated but attractive aesthetic runs smooth and fast on all platforms, and there's tons of content. The challenge does get a little stiff, however, and the experience was clearly designed around short play sessions. It's unlikely to hold your interest forever, then, but for the short time that it does it's a splendid game.
Greg Giddens · Jun 05, 2015 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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Community Reviews
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
BADLAND is an atmospheric side-scrolling action adventure platformer set in a gorgeous forest full of various inhabitants, trees and flowers. Although the forest appears to be right out of a beautiful fairy tale, there
Developer: Frogmind