QUICKLINK:
WiiWare Reviews A - Z.
Our WiiWare ratings system
We've given every game a 'buy' rating of 'Yes', 'Maybe', or 'No'.
Yes means this is a very high quality game, and we have no problem recommending it to anyone as long as they like the genre.
Maybe means we think the game is good, but not necessarily for everyone. If you know the game or like the sound of the description, go for it
No means that we don't recommend the title at all.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Games listed in alphabetical order
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actionloop Twist
Price: 1000 Points
A casual puzzle game that should be familiar to anybody who experienced it on the Nintendo DS, Actionloop Twist has you sitting in the centre of the screen, shooting coloured 'gemstones' at a line of differently coloured gemstones all circling around you frantically, trying to match 3 or more so that they will explode and give you points. It's all about combos and getting a high score for the most part, but there's also a quest mode where you're given a variety of challenges which you must complete to progress within the core gameplay. With a simple art style, the game can be a lot of fun and is quite addictive at times, with simple and effective use of the Wii's control system. While there is no online multiplayer, we still found ourselves completely hooked, and can safely recommend this to anybody in need of a new puzzler on WiiWare.
Worth buying? Yes
Block Breaker Deluxe
Price: 800 Points
Bouncing a ball back and forth with a paddle to try and hit things might not sound like an appealing concept, but any fan of Breakout would probably disagree. Block Breaker Deluxe takes that basic concept and then makes it look over-the-top and crazy with lots of visually stimulating bells and whistles, while keeping the core gameplay pretty much the same. It's based on a mobile phone game, but don't let that put you off - it's still a surprisingly addictive experience. While it may seem like a bit of a 'been there done that' experience in the eyes of many, the game itself is solid and has enough features and gameplay modifiers to keep you coming back for another session time and time again. If you like the initial gameplay design, then you'll find this one hard to put down.
Worth buying? Maybe
Cocoto Fishing Master
Price: 700 Points
We've already discussed how fishing games don't work in the past, but then there is the occasional odd exception where they somehow manage to translate the mundane task of putting a rod in the water and waiting patiently into an entertaining gameplay experience. Cocoto Fishing Master... doesn't do this. It's a port of a game of the same name that was released on the PS2 and Gamecube back in 2005, and if the warning bells aren't ringing yet, they should be. You row out into the ocean and try to catch all kinds of fish, but the game is incredibly simple and easy to play, which makes it really seem like it's just one minigame that has been fleshed out in an attempt to extend the longevity. Fishing games do work sometimes, don't get us wrong, but Cocoto really doesn't.
Worth buying? No
Loading...
