|
| 
 enlarge
| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $33.75
You Save: $6.24 (16%)
New (31) Used (5) from $33.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 107
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15547
UPC: 014633155471
EAN: 0014633155471
ASIN: B000YDIYFG
Release Date: May 6, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Awesome!!!!!!! May 12, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the neatest game! I haven't really found anything like it before and it's highly addictive (the first time I played it, 5 hours flew right by)! The price is high, but worth every penny. I think I got my money's worth the last two days already. Some reviews have said that the graphics aren't the best...I disagree. The animal characters are cute and funny. I don't really think the graphics are supposed to be that high tech anyway...the blocks are the most important thing. I think this game is great for all ages. Some of the moves are tricky, but who wants a game that you can master in one day. The blocks actually fall like real blocks. During the two player game, one of the blocks got "stuck". It really got stuck and it took several tries to get it out. It was so life-like! If you love puzzles-this game is for you!
 A fun puzzle blast May 11, 2008
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
A game that has Steven Spielberg's name attached to it in some way, shape, or form deserves some sort of attention, and EA's Boom Blox for the Wii is that such game. A fun, slightly inventive puzzle blast; Boom Blox finds you disassembling, destroying, or just playing around with a series of Jenga-esque blocks. What really makes Boom Blox stand out from the pack though is that the game makes excellent use of the Wii-mote, and as a multiplayer party game, Boom Blox truly shines above all others. If there are any downsides to Boom Blox, it's that the game's story (or lack there of) is more of a distraction than anything else. Along with some moments of repetitiveness, the good outweighs the bad quite a bit: there are a heaping amount of inventive puzzles, and the game's level editor is simply spectacular. All in all, Boom Blox is an inventive, fun, and pretty addictive puzzle blast that doesn't disappoint; and for puzzle lovers and party-game lovers alike, the game is an essential addition to your Wii library.
Good, Clean Fun! May 10, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Fun filled game. A different puzzle around every corner. My 7 y/o enjoys it and can actually play it with satisfaction. If he messes up, he just tries it again. Watch the video/trailer or do a Google search for reviews. Great family game, not a steep learning curve. Can create and upload your levels to registered Wii friends, or, of course, they can send to you as well. The previous 3 reviews are very accurate.
Boom Blox: The Simple Choice May 9, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'll keep it simple. Much like this game. If you are looking for a game that is fun and easy to pick while still maintaining that in-depth, mind mashing, just-one-more-game-feeling, this is that game. Think of it this way: Single player mode lures you into the game by starting you off with simple puzzles. Puzzles that many people will not only find easy to do, but rewarding to see solved as pieces go flying about in a spectacular true physical display of awesomeness. You'll feel good about your success. You'll love the little gold medal. And you'll want to play more. And that's where it gets you. The challenges increase. The puzzles get harder and soon you'll find yourself judging each puzzle with a strict eye, analyzing each structure for the weakest point or the perfect spot where the nice gentle lob of a bowling ball with bring the whole structure down with an elegant explosion. You will want that gold medal--and trust me, this game in later levels will make you work for it.
That aside--the shear number of levels for single player is astounding. You'll be at this for a while. And the best part is--you won't mind. You'll find yourself every day going back to this game just to finish off more and more of this monster. Honing your skills. Perfecting your shots. Like an addict of crossword puzzles, you'll desire the gratification of "beating" the puzzle. It's fantastic feeling.
As for multi-player. Well, get ready to gather with some friends. Play against each other. Strike with strategy in mind. Or play together. Your choice. But the number of options in this mode will lend itself to hours upon hours of unpredictable play. And that my friends is one of the main reasons to own a Wii. Nothing says Wii like friends gathered around vying for ultimate victory at the expense of their peers. Every move by your opponents, even those made by you, can lead to ultimate victory or you giving the game away to the lucky mug who will take advantage of you smashing the structure "just enough" to let him/her bring it down with a gentle toss.
So here is the bottom line. Buy it. Play it. Thank me.
Worth every penny May 9, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I know the first thing that almost prevented me from buying this game was the $[...] price tag. Now let me just say that the game is worth every penny whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer. I myself am a hardcore gamer and usually pass over casual games like Boom Blox, but it's incredibly addicting.
The basic idea of the game is you throw, grab, or whip around balls, blocks, or whatever to accomplish whatever goal is given to you, either it be pull out the blocks without splattering the cow on the ground or destroy everything as quickly as possible. You do this with the Wii remote (nunchuck isn't required for most of the game but helps with precise camera movement) by pressing A and throwing or grabbing. Every movement with the remote is picked up very precisely and feels like you're in total control. Combine this with the Havok physics engine (the most recent physics engine released) and the game is incredibly accurate and realistic.
The graphics themselves aren't top notch, but they're aren't horrible either. The only frame rate drops are when you're creating your own levels and you place too many objects on the screen where the physics engine can't handle every item because of the Wii's horsepower.
The best part of the game is located in the multiplayer component. Basically it's a combination or everything in the single player mode along with a Jenga-like mode which is the best use of the WiiMote yet. Every movement is picked up perfectly and you can't help but taunt your fellow players to accidentally jerk their hand and topple whatever they're doing.
Not enough levels for you? Create infinite numbers of levels with the editor. I cannot delve too deep into this since I've just begun messing around with the mode, but this is definitely where a bulk of the fun is. combine it with the fact that you can send your levels to Wii friends via WiiConnect24 and you're all set.
Overall, unless you have friends to play the game with, the single player levels may grow dry unless you enjoy building your own, but that shortcoming cannot stop me from giving this game 5 stars just because of the amount of material within the game. A+ in my book.
|
|
|
Copyright action-web.net 2007 | |
