PapaGeorgio
05-14-2008, 02:55 PM
Instead of making a few topics for each of these games, thought I'd combine it into one. Basically I have played some great games for the Wii that are not all that well known. I hope others will bring to our attention some similar games too. But with the Wii we are seeing some fairly new/different type of games that I personally find a lot of fun. I'd specifically like to mention two of them at this time.
Boom Blox
Video Review:
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I just bought this game a few days ago and I am loving it. I have yet to try the multiplayer mode, where it supposedly really shines (probably will try it tonight). But as for the single player, it is just a blast to play. I think this video review made some good points with how they opened it. This game probably isn't for everyone, but for those who like puzzles they will love it.
basically there are a variety of modes here, but it all revolves around a bunch of blocks stacked up. Similar to the game jenga, but sometimes played in reverse. You can throw things at it to topple it over, or pull them off one at a time depending on the mode. I feel I cannot personally do this game justice, but highly recommend you look into it more. I will admit that the price of $50 is a bit steep, as it seems more like a 30 or 40 dollar game. But Steven Spielberg was behind this game in some way as his name is attached to it.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaro's Treasure
Again a video can show more than words:
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This video just shows you the beginning of the game, not really getting into all that much detail. But again we have a puzzle based game here, and things get fairly difficult and complex as time goes on. The basic gameplay is point and click style, but you also are required to use your wii mote in innovative ways. For example in the video you have to cut down a tree to use it as a bridge. You use a saw to cut it down, and must use the wiimote as the saw while cutting. And there are examples of this too.
The game has been out for a few months now, and it was originally priced at $40, I am not positive but it is probably around $30 now. The game is really just a blast and a great way to stimulate your mind. My brother (28) and sister (25) aren't gamers of any sort. But they saw me playing this one day and quickly started their own game of it and were unable to put it down (until I took my Wii back to school with me). It really is a great game for anyone who likes logical type puzzles. And with it's low price point, it truly is a must buy.
That is it for my two reviews. I would be interested to hear if any of you have played either of these games and what you thought about them. Also if there are any other games you would like to recommend obviously do so. We see so many thread for the big AAA game titles that have Mario in them, but games like these deserve credit too.
Boom Blox
Video Review:
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I just bought this game a few days ago and I am loving it. I have yet to try the multiplayer mode, where it supposedly really shines (probably will try it tonight). But as for the single player, it is just a blast to play. I think this video review made some good points with how they opened it. This game probably isn't for everyone, but for those who like puzzles they will love it.
basically there are a variety of modes here, but it all revolves around a bunch of blocks stacked up. Similar to the game jenga, but sometimes played in reverse. You can throw things at it to topple it over, or pull them off one at a time depending on the mode. I feel I cannot personally do this game justice, but highly recommend you look into it more. I will admit that the price of $50 is a bit steep, as it seems more like a 30 or 40 dollar game. But Steven Spielberg was behind this game in some way as his name is attached to it.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaro's Treasure
Again a video can show more than words:
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This video just shows you the beginning of the game, not really getting into all that much detail. But again we have a puzzle based game here, and things get fairly difficult and complex as time goes on. The basic gameplay is point and click style, but you also are required to use your wii mote in innovative ways. For example in the video you have to cut down a tree to use it as a bridge. You use a saw to cut it down, and must use the wiimote as the saw while cutting. And there are examples of this too.
The game has been out for a few months now, and it was originally priced at $40, I am not positive but it is probably around $30 now. The game is really just a blast and a great way to stimulate your mind. My brother (28) and sister (25) aren't gamers of any sort. But they saw me playing this one day and quickly started their own game of it and were unable to put it down (until I took my Wii back to school with me). It really is a great game for anyone who likes logical type puzzles. And with it's low price point, it truly is a must buy.
That is it for my two reviews. I would be interested to hear if any of you have played either of these games and what you thought about them. Also if there are any other games you would like to recommend obviously do so. We see so many thread for the big AAA game titles that have Mario in them, but games like these deserve credit too.