Developers Stuffed Wombat and Rollin' Barrel have revealed MARBLE SOULS, a new title that combines traditional physics-based marble movement with mechanics typically associated with the souls-like genre. The game is currently in development for PC.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
Unlike standard marble games that focus on reaching a finish line, MARBLE SOULS features an interconnected open world. Players navigate this environment using a physics-driven marble that can be upgraded through various stats, which directly influence movement capabilities like sprinting, jumping, and rolling.
The developer describes the experience as follows:
"Mapping out your surroundings, collecting useful equipment and learning the ins and outs of your Marble are not easy but MARBLE SOULS is more about exploration and experimentation than rage-inducing progression loss."
Progression and Exploration
The game centers on exploration and the discovery of new paths. Key elements of the progression system include:
- Collecting Lost Souls: Players must gather these items to level up, though care must be taken not to lose them during navigation.
- Stat Customization: Leveling up allows players to create specific builds that change how the marble interacts with the world.
- Equipment Collection: Various items can be found to further modify the marble's capabilities.
- Shortcut Unlocking: Progress is tied to both exploration and the player's willingness to experiment with the physics engine to find hidden routes.
Quick Facts
- Developers: Stuffed Wombat and Rollin' Barrel
- Platform: PC (Native Linux support confirmed)
- Genre: Souls-like / Physics-based exploration