Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom is an action-adventure beat 'em up video game both developed and published by Big Ant Studios. The game was released in April 2016 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
| Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom | |
|---|---|
 North American cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Big Ant Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Big Ant Studios[a] |
| Director(s) | Mark Bracken |
| Producer(s) | Mark Bracken |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Windows Xbox 360 Xbox One |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editIn Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom, players control Jaxx (and Comedia with multiplayer), a jester on a quest to retrieve stolen Baubles of Doom from an evil sorcerer. The game features exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat mechanics across various levels.[3]
A central gameplay element involves the ability to switch between different masks, each granting Jaxx unique abilities. These masks include a knight mask for combat, a ninja mask for stealth, and a wizard mask for puzzle-solving.[4][5]
Players navigate through levels by performing 'acrobatic moves and combat combos.' Hidden collectibles and secrets are scattered throughout levels, encouraging exploration and replayability.[6][7]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 56/100[8] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Push Square | 5/10[9] |
| CD-Action | 6/10[10] |
Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[11]
Kieran Harris for Push Square rated the game 5 out of 10 stars, stating that "Although it may be undeniably pretty, Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom suffers from a number of glaring flaws that prevent it from being a worthwhile experience."[9]
CD-Action rated the game 6/10 in their magazine, stating that "Masquerade is a bit like Leslie Nielsen’s comedy movies – silly and childish, but it’s hard to hold back laughter. It’s a pity that the gameplay can’t keep up with the humor, exposing the developers’ tight budget and lack of experience."[10]
Notes
edit- ^ Published by Home Entertainment Suppliers in North America for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xbox 360.
References
edit- ^ Watton, Neil (April 29, 2016). "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom finally available on Xbox One". TheXboxHub. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Aguilar, Matthew (March 3, 2016). "Masquerade: The Baubles Of Doom Announced For Consoles And PC". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Masquerade: The Baubles Of Doom Announced For Consoles And PC". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Watton, Neil (2016-03-03). "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom announced by Big Ant Studios". TheXboxHub. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Watton, Neil (2016-04-29). "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom finally available on Xbox One". TheXboxHub. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom". IGN. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom | Great Games". www.bigant.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom critic reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ a b Square, Push (2016-05-04). "Review: Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom (PS4)". Push Square. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ a b "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom". CD-Action. July 2016. p. 69.
- ^ "Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.