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Art of Balance

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Art of Balance
88
7.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 10 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?

Based on 6 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia

Developer: Shin'en Multimedia

Genre(s): Puzzle

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: February 15, 2010

Summary

[WiiWare] Grab your Wii Remote controller and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler, featuring 100 levels that challenge not only your skills but also your imagination. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put away. Play alone or invite a friend to grab a second Wii Remote controller and drop in at any point for co-op play. There's even a dedicated two-player split-screen "versus" mode for extra fun. [Nintendo]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

NGamer UK

A simple idea perfectly executed. It deserves a place among your favourite Wii Channels. [May 2010, p.75]

90

Pelit (Finland)

A simple and very stylish build-a-tower game. The physics work really well. [May 2010]

90

Nintendo Life

Not only are the physics in the game absolutely spot-on, but the intuitive control scheme made possible by the Wii Remote makes playing the game easy and fun.

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90

Eurogamer

With two-player co-op and versus modes adding a welcome dose of multiplayer fun to the package, Art of Balance is nothing short of essential.

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86

Official Nintendo Magazine UK

Offers hours of fun brain-bending gameplay. [June 2010, p.94]

85

Games Master UK

What sounds basic is a surprisingly compelling physics-based head-scratcher. [July 2010, p.95]

80

GameZone

By combining addictive gameplay with simple controls and throwing in two fun multiplayer modes for good measure, Shin’en aims to please.

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80

Cubed3

Yet another solid addition to the growing roster of great WiiWare games, Art of Balance proves its makers' pedigree yet again, with a solid concept backed by great physics, sublime music and striking visuals.

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80

Everyeye.it

An ingenious puzzle game, with an extremely high number of levels and a deep gameplay.

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80

Vandal Online

Art of Balance is a little wonder. It is not an original proposal, but it does very good what it tries to do, and results in a tremendously addictive experience.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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