Kororinpa: Marble Mania Wii
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2007
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Metascore
69 out of 100

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User Score
8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: Using the Wii Remote, players navigate their balls through a series of complex 3D mazes. No complicated button combinations are required - just the tilt of the Wii Remote to tip and tilt the game environment in all directions. Each ball in the game has its own level of response, speed, slide and bounce, so the player must choose his balls carefully in order to successfully complete Kororinpa. As more mazes are completed, additional balls are be made available to choose from. These include balls such as ladybug, cat, penguin, watermelon and pig. Players can also go head-to-head with another player, splitting the screen horizontally or vertically, where the winner is the player to collect all the red crystals and reach the goal first. The game includes more than 50 mazes and five different environments, each with its own unique music, obstacles and visual style to enjoy.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Hardcore Gamer Magazine
    90
    Kororinpa, feels like a solid beginning to what could become a beloved franchise. [May 2007, p.59]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    81
    Kororinpa wowed us with its lithe 3D flexibility, but it lied about its depth. Now we're stuck: we can't ever go back to "Monkey Ball," but know we've been cheated. Life is so hard. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.48]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Marble mania ought to be the final test for any aspiring surgeon due to its requirement for a steady hand and a high level of patience. [Apr 2007, p.79]
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  4. Cheat Code Central
    72
    It's been nicely designed and it uses the Wii-mote's tilt motion-sensors to perfection. Those who need more action and get easily frustrated might not enjoy the game as much.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. TonyL.
    10
    I'm not a gamer. Bought a WII this year at age 63. I'm an engineer and found this game quite a challenge in its 3D puzzles. I did get all 45 levels and was a bit disappointed to only unlock the mirror puzzles. But I had many, many enjoyable, and at times frustrating, hours. Looking forward to a sequel.… Expand
  2. G.A.
    10
    What a perfect game for the Wii! And given how few good games are available at this time for the console, it's especially good. The graphics are clear and very well designed, and the music is pleasant and unobtrusive. Perfect for my little ones.… Expand
  3. W.C.
    8
    Cute, fun, challenging, nonviolent game. My kids, ages 1-6, like to watch me play and cheer when I win a new type of ball or earn a trophy for a good time.… Expand
  4. SimonG.
    7
    I always like it when I grab a budget game that's actually a lot of fun. Again, this is higly inspired my Super Monkey Balls, but I greatly prefrer Kororinpa over the annoying Monkeys. My only conplains are that it's a little to short and I would've prefer holding the remote in a classic way (works great for mercury meltdown).… Expand

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