Nintendo Wii Reviews

Boom Blox

Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Players can explore the visceral gameplay that keeps them destroying their way through brain-twisting challenges. They can interact with entertaining characters such as the Blox-laying chickens or the baseball-throwing monkeys, who bring personality to the Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted themed environments. Additionally, players can remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. Players can also virtually build anything they can dream up. Plus, their designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve their newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Not what I was expecting
I thought this game could be better. The game is not bad, in fact is quite interesting, but it is not so good for having 4 and half star. I think there are better games out there.

5 Stars Entertaining for single or multiplayer
I got this game because I was looking for one that would be equally fun when playing alone or with guests. This game has fit the bill and then some.

I will admit when I originally picked up this game I was skeptical of how fun it would be. Described as a ‘puzzle/action game’ it looked a bit basic in terms of skill level and complexity. I also worried that it would be something more enteraining for families with young children than twentysomethings. Happily this game proved me wrong and not only have my boyfriend and I gone through almost all the game play available, his mother also loved it so much she got her own copy.

There are many positives about the game. The first is that it is addictively fun. We have played it with many different crowds and have yet to find someone who doesn’t enjoy the game. Most are skeptical at first, but then addicted. It is an especially good game for newbies to the Wii because the game play is very easy to master and intuitive. Because of this less time is spent mastering the remote and more on enjoying the game. It also takes full advantage of the movement and possibilities of the Wii remote so it feels very different than playing a game on another system.

I also appreciated the variety of activities between a single game. Even though they are all different adapations of Jenga like games they are different enough to keep me entertained for hours. Each game felt different enough that even when I had made it through most of the levels the subsequent ones never felt repetitive or boring. There is even an in-game editor so you can build levels on your own, leading to seemingly endless gameplay.

Even though I can usually find some flaw with every video game I’ve purchased this was not the case with this game. If anything, I’m wishing it came with more levels so I could play longer.

Overall this is a great game that I would recommend whether you are into single or multiplayer gameplay. It is a particularly good game if you are new to the Wii system and want something you can master and enjoy quickly. It is easily up there with Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel and Super Mario Galaxy.

5 Stars Addictive Party Game
I’m a casual game. 20-30 minutes and I’m ready to do something else. I also like to play with friends as a social activity. This game is perfect for me because it’s essential the board game Jenga but with hundreds of interesting variations. The fun is in competing with your friends and talking trash, but it also takes some intelligence and spacial reasoning abilities.

If you like to play fun games that don’t have a steep learning curve so your friends can easily play, this is great game. Highly recommended.

5 Stars Great fun for young or old
This is a real sleeper of a great game.

You will have many, many hours of fun playing this one.

Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

5 Stars One of the best party games
I had never heard of this game until some friends and I went to rent a few games to play for the weekend. We found Boom Blox and thought it looked ok, so we took it home and played all night. I liked it so much I bought it.

The multiplayer mode is the best. We had tons of fun and played for hours, though, yes, our arms were sore the next day. Single player can be pretty fun, but it does get lonely after a while.

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Popularity: 95% [?]

Boom Blox

Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Players can explore the visceral gameplay that keeps them destroying their way through brain-twisting challenges. They can interact with entertaining characters such as the Blox-laying chickens or the baseball-throwing monkeys, who bring personality to the Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted themed environments. Additionally, players can remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. Players can also virtually build anything they can dream up. Plus, their designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve their newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Not what I was expecting
I thought this game could be better. The game is not bad, in fact is quite interesting, but it is not so good for having 4 and half star. I think there are better games out there.

5 Stars Entertaining for single or multiplayer
I got this game because I was looking for one that would be equally fun when playing alone or with guests. This game has fit the bill and then some.

I will admit when I originally picked up this game I was skeptical of how fun it would be. Described as a ‘puzzle/action game’ it looked a bit basic in terms of skill level and complexity. I also worried that it would be something more enteraining for families with young children than twentysomethings. Happily this game proved me wrong and not only have my boyfriend and I gone through almost all the game play available, his mother also loved it so much she got her own copy.

There are many positives about the game. The first is that it is addictively fun. We have played it with many different crowds and have yet to find someone who doesn’t enjoy the game. Most are skeptical at first, but then addicted. It is an especially good game for newbies to the Wii because the game play is very easy to master and intuitive. Because of this less time is spent mastering the remote and more on enjoying the game. It also takes full advantage of the movement and possibilities of the Wii remote so it feels very different than playing a game on another system.

I also appreciated the variety of activities between a single game. Even though they are all different adapations of Jenga like games they are different enough to keep me entertained for hours. Each game felt different enough that even when I had made it through most of the levels the subsequent ones never felt repetitive or boring. There is even an in-game editor so you can build levels on your own, leading to seemingly endless gameplay.

Even though I can usually find some flaw with every video game I’ve purchased this was not the case with this game. If anything, I’m wishing it came with more levels so I could play longer.

Overall this is a great game that I would recommend whether you are into single or multiplayer gameplay. It is a particularly good game if you are new to the Wii system and want something you can master and enjoy quickly. It is easily up there with Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel and Super Mario Galaxy.

5 Stars Addictive Party Game
I’m a casual game. 20-30 minutes and I’m ready to do something else. I also like to play with friends as a social activity. This game is perfect for me because it’s essential the board game Jenga but with hundreds of interesting variations. The fun is in competing with your friends and talking trash, but it also takes some intelligence and spacial reasoning abilities.

If you like to play fun games that don’t have a steep learning curve so your friends can easily play, this is great game. Highly recommended.

5 Stars Great fun for young or old
This is a real sleeper of a great game.

You will have many, many hours of fun playing this one.

Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

5 Stars One of the best party games
I had never heard of this game until some friends and I went to rent a few games to play for the weekend. We found Boom Blox and thought it looked ok, so we took it home and played all night. I liked it so much I bought it.

The multiplayer mode is the best. We had tons of fun and played for hours, though, yes, our arms were sore the next day. Single player can be pretty fun, but it does get lonely after a while.

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Popularity: 33% [?]

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2

The mischievous bunnies are back in a hilarious sequel that is guaranteed to be even crazier and funnier than the first – and with even more wacky games! They’ve invaded the world of Rayman, and now the insane Rabbids have a new objective: invade planet Earth! They have established their base at a shopping mall and begun training for their nastiest scheme yet. As part of this training, the Rabbids must carry out several missions around the globe to help them in an attempt to dominate the world. The Rabbids will also try to study human behavior by mimicking everything we do, but in the Rabbid sort of way . . . with no logic, of course. Back to battle the Rabbids and stop the invasion is Rayman, who will infiltrate the Rabbids by disguising himself as one of them! Use more than 110 items including skins, hats, accessories, and clothes to dress Rayman, and to create your own Rabbid. Unleash your creativity with over 540,000 customization combinations. ESRB Rated E10 for ages 10 and up

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars It was for my nephew- he loves it!
My nephew loves this game. I got it for him for his birthday and it shipped quickly and safely. THANKS

4 Stars Ravin’ Rabbids 2
Bought for my son for Easter, and he loves it. Fun mini games and it is genuinly funny. Came quickly, no problems..

2 Stars Not as good as 1 and 3
I bought this after I had played Rayman Raving Rabbids 1, expecting it to be very similar. To my surprise, it was not. I finished the game the same day I bought it and it provided no difficulty. Unlike Raving Rabbids 1, it did not grade my performance and the difficulty did not increase. There were not as many scenarios to go through to complete the game and the little mini games were very quick. I was very disappointed and I was skeptical about purchasing the TV version after playing this game but I was glad I decided to purchase it anyway because the TV version provides a lot more hours of entertainment and it has a lot more scenarios than this one does. If you want to try it, I’d recommend renting it. It should be easily completed the same night that it is started.

5 Stars It’s a hoot
My boys (ages 8 and 6)love this game. It’s a hoot. Likewise, my sister and her husband, my brothers AND my mother enjoy the game.

My only criticism is that there is a lot of potty humor (that cracks my kids up) which has lead to some discussion as to which jokes/bodily noises are appropriate, and which are not.

5 Stars HOOKED ON RAYMAN RABBIDS
MY HUSBAND AND i are in love with these bad bunnies. We own all three, the first one i bought with my wii game used. Our son, who is a big time computer gamer had to show us the ropes on using the first game. We made it all the way to the end, so i ordered the other two. We took it to his home and played four players all night long, Had a blast, especially in the football game and serving up burgers, Every rabbid gets in the other rabbids way, I found this game to bring the generations closer together. I am now ordering my son and his wife to be this game. I only wish all of the other wii games had this much quality and different tests with your controller and nunchucks

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Popularity: 11% [?]

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Boom Blox

Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Players can explore the visceral gameplay that keeps them destroying their way through brain-twisting challenges. They can interact with entertaining characters such as the Blox-laying chickens or the baseball-throwing monkeys, who bring personality to the Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted themed environments. Additionally, players can remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. Players can also virtually build anything they can dream up. Plus, their designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve their newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars GREAT GAME for 7-12 and parents too!
My son age 11 and I love playing this game and it is great for boys that like to destroy and throw things! Who doesn’t love to do that? I love the animals in it and the many different puzzles and the fact that you can change camera angles to pick out your block. I wouldn’t recommend for younger than 7 because I think it would be too difficult to do much besides throw a few blocks, but I am no expert! I love everything about this game!

5 Stars Fun for everyone
This bar-none is the best multi-player game on the Wii. I play it whenever I have a little time to spare. There are so many options and challenges to keep you playing for hours on end. It is also good for all ages. My 5 year old Nephew loves to play this game with me whenever he comes over. I like the challenge and he likes making all of the blox fall over.

5 Stars great fun for old & young
great game! my 5 yr-old enjoys beating his father & me often. we like it too because it really involves problem-solving skills & intense thought processes to reach the “gold”. we play it alot & are quite impressed with the variations of the levels & the huge amount of different activities available on it.

4 Stars Very good regardless of some flaws
Boom Blox has a ton of play in it as you work diverse and sometimes very difficult. Most of the puzzles are fun and provide great replay value as you try to attain gold medals at some pretty tricky puzzles. I really like the diverse nature of the puzzles but some of the mindless shoot em up levels can be tedious and frustrating, relying on luck over skill. The timed levels can also be nearly impossible to pass. Regardless , with 400 levels, cooperative and head-to-head play you can find weeks of fun in this one, even if you can’t complete the entire game. If they have a sequel that addresses the shortcomings, I’ll be a buyer. Meanwhile I’ll try to improve on my current 55% completion. Almost great

5 Stars Boom Blox is great for families!
When I first got this game, I was somewhat disappointed because it wasn’t that fun. As I gave it more time, I discovered that there are many more facets of the game that are missed at first glance.

For me, I am particular towards the multiplayer aspects of Boom Blox. That is, I wanted to play this game with my friends/family – and preferred everyone participating together than sitting around taking turns. Thus, although Boom Blox supports a handful of 4 player games, I was disappointed when many of them only worked while taking turns. Furthermore, the shooting games where everyone could play simultaneously were even more disappointing because the game frame lags a lot with all the blocks bursting into [unnecessary] effects. However, as I found later, you can “edit” any level (or create your own) which allows you to speed up the game while taking turns (by reducing the timer to, for example, 5 seconds a turn) and change the weapons used to switch up the gameplay. This helped fix the earlier disappointment in which I found people got antsy as people really took their time (read: 40 seconds) planning their moves.

Although the 4 player mode was somewhat lackluster, the 2 player mode was really great. Granted, it makes for less of a party game when only two people can participate – but many of the games are simultaneous and makes for exciting gameplay. There is both a cooperative and competitive route for the 2 player mode – both which are exciting in their own way. The cooperative games require, surprise, cooperation – but often, the task is rather challenging and thus, requires the players to really work together or face the “Try Again” screen. The competitive games were simply games in which you and your buddy fought against each other, usually to destroy a building or score the most points. Either way, the two player modes are really worth the multiplayer aspect of the game.

Lastly, the single player mode will really test your skills. There are many tasks that you are expected to complete – often using only a single baseball or while protecting several innocent kittens from a Halloween army (your arm will tire). I found that revisiting a game after a week or two allowed you to overcome the challenge of getting gold on every task – an extra that grants you very powerful weapons. Again, you can edit any level just to play around with different weapons, blocks, decoration, characters, etc.

To cut this short, Boom Blox is really worth the purchase. Younger kids can delight in the “boom” of everything falling off, while older players can aim to score higher points and complete the challenges that may be too hard for the young (there are many). I hope that you enjoy the game as much as I will continue to – and have a great day!

Buy/More Info

Popularity: 18% [?]