Balan Wonderworld PS5 is a 3D action platformer published by Square Enix and created by Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, two designers best known for their work on the original Sonic the Hedgehog. Released on 26 March 2021, it takes two children, Leo and Emma, into Wonderworld, a place where happy memories mix with worries, guided by the mysterious Balan. Across twelve tales you explore labyrinth-like stages full of tricks and traps, and you change between more than 80 costumes, each with its own power. PlayStation lists the game for one or two players.
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Over 80 costumes, each with a power
The central idea of Balan Wonderworld PS5 is the costume. Square Enix describes more than 80 costumes, and each one gives a different power: attacking enemies, walking on air, freezing time or moving objects are among the examples PlayStation gives. Instead of learning a long list of moves for one character, you collect outfits and switch between them to solve the obstacle in front of you. Many stages hide areas that only open with the right costume, so going back to earlier stages with new outfits is part of the game. It makes the game feel like a collection hunt as much as a platformer.
Twelve tales in Wonderworld
Balan Wonderworld PS5 is built around twelve different tales. Each tale belongs to a person whose heart is out of balance, and the stages are labyrinth-like worlds full of tricks and traps that grow out of that person’s worries. Leo and Emma are the two playable heroes, and they are led into Wonderworld by Balan, a showman who frames the whole adventure as a theatre performance. The tone is gentle and colourful, with a story about restoring balance to others and to yourself.
Playing with two players
PlayStation lists Balan Wonderworld PS5 for one to two players and marks it as playable offline. That makes it a sensible choice for a parent and child or two siblings sharing one console, without needing an online subscription to play together on the same screen. If you mostly play alone, the full adventure works in single-player as well. Because the controls are simple and the setting is friendly, younger players can join in without long tutorials, while older players can focus on finding every costume.
The creators
Square Enix presents Balan Wonderworld as the work of Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, describing them as legendary creators. Naka is known as a programmer of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, and Ohshima designed the Sonic character. For players interested in platformer history, Balan Wonderworld PS5 is a chance to see what these two designers built together decades later, with the same taste for bright mascot characters and theatrical presentation.
Languages and rating
According to the PlayStation Store, the game has English voices and on-screen text in 22 languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Turkish. Language options on physical copies can depend on the region of the disc. In the United States, the ESRB rates Balan Wonderworld PS5 Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence, so it is aimed at families and older children rather than only adults. The game also released on PS4, but this listing is the PlayStation 5 version on disc.
Who This Is Not For
Balan Wonderworld PS5 is not for players who want deep combat, a large set of moves on one character or online multiplayer; PlayStation lists one to two players and offline play. Its focus on swapping costumes rather than complex controls can feel limiting to experienced platformer fans, and the voice acting is English only.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Balan Wonderworld PS5 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our PlayStation Games range, or see the official Balan Wonderworld page on PlayStation Store.
Balan Wonderworld PS5 Specifications
- Title: Balan Wonderworld
- Platform: PlayStation 5 (physical disc)
- Genre: 3D action platformer
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Creators: Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima
- Release date: 26 March 2021
- Players: 1–2
- Online: Not required; offline play supported
- Content: 12 tales, over 80 costumes
- Playable characters: Leo and Emma
- Voice: English
- On-screen languages (PlayStation Store): 22, including Arabic and English
- Rating: ESRB Everyone 10+ (fantasy violence)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Balan Wonderworld PS5 FAQ
How many costumes are in Balan Wonderworld PS5?
80+. Square Enix lists more than 80 costumes, each with its own power.
Can two people play Balan Wonderworld PS5?
Yes. PlayStation lists the game for one to two players.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. PlayStation lists offline play.
Does the game have Arabic?
Yes. The PlayStation Store lists Arabic among the 22 on-screen languages; language options on a disc can depend on its region.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The ESRB rates it Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence.
How many stories are there?
12. Square Enix describes twelve different tales in Wonderworld.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Balan Wonderworld PS5 disc, brand-new and sealed.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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