OpenMBU is a reverse-engineered version of Marble Blast Ultra based on Torque Shader Engine 0.9 (MS4). The game is a puzzle-platformer originally developed by GarageGames and released on January 25, 2006 for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade.
Marble Blast Ultra was one of XBLA’s breakout titles, selling over 24,000 copies within the first four days of its launch. It quickly rolled into the Top Played Xbox Live Games list, sharing the limelight with Halo 2, Call of Duty 2, and Dead or Alive 4.
The game proved popular with Xbox 360 owners early in the console’s life and even throughout it, selling well over 756,000 copies since it was released. Throughout 2006 to 2010, it secured a place in the Top 10 and Top 20 XBLA Top Played Games list. The game was abruptly removed from the Xbox Live Marketplace in February 2011.
OpenMBU is a faithful recreation of the game that brings new features. It includes new controller options, new game modes, fan-made content (levels, skins, mods, etc.), Discord Rich Presence, and more.
We’re looking for passionate developers to help us grow OpenMBU. If you feel inspired to join us and have any of the skills below, please reach out to Hailey on Twitter or contact her here.
- C++
- PHP
- JavaScript
- Fullstack Experience
- Game Development Experience
You can join our Discord server here! It's a warm and welcoming community where you can connect and hang out with other fans. It's also a great way to stay in the loop with all the latest news and updates about OpenMBU and everything Marble Blast.
For the love of the game. Not for profit.
OpenMBU is a fan-made recreation of Marble Blast Ultra, originally developed by GarageGames. This project exists to preserve, celebrate, and expand on the legacy of a game we love. We don't own the original IP, and we're not trying to profit.
- Play, mod, and share OpenMBU for free.
- Remix the code and make cool stuff, just keep it non-commercial.
- Sell, monetize, or bundle this project with paid content.
- Claim ownership of the original IP or misrepresent affiliation.
If you share or remix this project, you must credit OpenMBU and link to the original repo or our site at marbleblastultra.com. It helps others find us and keeps the community strong.
This isn't an official open source license and doesn't grant rights to the original IP. If the IP holder asks for changes, we'll comply.
Keep the community friendly, inclusive, and fun. Toxic behavior, harassment, or misuse of the project will get you banned.
