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Elebits

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Elebits
75
8.0 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Konami

Genre(s): Action

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: December 12, 2006

Summary

(Also known as "Eledees") A revolutionary game of hide and seek. Search high and low for mischievous little Elebits using the features of the Nintendo Wii controller to push, pull, lift, throw and interact with anything and everything in the environment. Full interactivity with any object in the environment. Hundreds of Elebits to search for and find. Gain additional abilities as you capture more Elebits. [Konami]

What The Critics Said

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90

AceGamez

While "Twilight Princess" has been collectively anointed the Wii's top killer-app by virtually the entire gaming community, I would wholeheartedly disagree and offer up Elebits as my choice for the best overall Wii game to date.

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89

GameBrink

A solid title that uses the Wiimote and Nunchuk controls extremely well. If you're not in it for the offline 4 player multiplayer, which isnt all that great, or the level building then this is probably a rental. Though, if you want to get perfect rankings on all the levels youll likely want to make it a purchase. [JPN Import]

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88

Nintendojo

Anyone, of any age, can pick up the Wii remote and zap a few cute little beasts. To make a long story short, for all those looking for a rich gameplay experience on their Wii, Elebits might be for you.

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87

Just RPG

An above average game, mainly due to its new and interesting game mechanics, and the ability to create huge messes is a lot of fun. However, where it shines in the fun factor, it is quite dim when it comes to graphics and sound.

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85

Console Gameworld

Elebits makes wonderful use of Wiiconnect24 and the Wii remote, something all third party companies (heck, even Nintendo) should keep in mind in the coming months.

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85

AtomicGamer

While it isn’t the best launch game on the system, it definitely does a good job of showing off what the Wii is about – using a unique control scheme to make a game that couldn’t really be made elsewhere.

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85

Deeko

It may not be the most attractive game on the planet, the voice acting may bring back memories of "Barry? Where's Barry?" and the physics may be far from perfect, but the game is incredibly fun, with tons of extras and thousands upon thousands of Elebits to retrieve — and I was determined to push sleep off a little longer just so I could nab 'em.

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84

eToychest

Elebits is fun because it tries something new. Tossing things around in the air and demolishing bedrooms and kitchens is more fun than it ought to be, and the controls in the game are usually spot-on.

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83

IGN

If you're looking for a visual stunner, Elebits is not for you. But if you just want a really fun outing that's every bit as original as it is engaging, I think Elebits is your game. This title is destined for sleeper status.

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83

Gaming Age

If you own a Wii and want something that not only uses the controller to its fullest and provides a unique since of humor and game play, then Elebits should be in your Wii library. A great first wave title indeed.

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83

GameTrailers

It’s not a particularly attractive game and there are some gameplay quirks to work around, but it’s easy to forget the issues when you’re making a total mess of things, tossing objects from one side of the room to the other and letting gravity take its course.

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82

NGamer UK

Inspired, intuitive and a real giggle. [Mar 2007, p.42]

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82

Official Nintendo Magazine UK

The sort of unique, simple and fun game the Wii needs and does so well. But frustrating hitches and sub-standard graphics tarnish what could have been a classic. [Apr 2007, p.72]

82

Game Chronicles

After a 15-20 minute learning curve anyone of any age will feel right at home navigating the numerous screens and manipulating objects and collecting hundreds of Elebits.

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81

Games Master UK

Like nothing we've played before. Fun, addictive but what you see is what you get. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.68]

81

Gamer 2.0

Elebits is original, addicting, easy to pick-up and play, and comes highly recommended. However, because of its relatively short length, a rental might be in order to decide if the extra features are worth the money.

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80

Digital Entertainment News

What could have been a lame attempt at making Wii Katamari turns out to be a whole lot of fun. It's pseudo-plagaraism of the King of Cosmos holds this back from getting a better score.

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80

ZTGameDomain

The game has a certain charm that will please fans of just about any genre, not to mention add some much needed diversity to the currently shallow Wii lineup.

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80

Kombo

One of the better games released for the Wii so far, Elebits provides a healthy challenge and plenty of interactivity combined with solid control. It is definitely worth a look.

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80

GamePro

The game can be annoying at times--opening doors is almost always a hassle, for example--and the limited time you have to find the Elebits makes things a little hairier than necessary but this is still one of the more original and fun titles available for the Wii.

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80

NTSC-uk

What could have been little more than an extended tech demo has actually turned out to be one of the finest Wii games to date and certainly the most novel and interactive.

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80

Game Almighty

Even in a time swamped with deadlines and tons of new releases (see: Holiday season), we couldn’t get enough Elebits.

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80

GameZone

Elebits is wonderful in its execution of an original idea. But like most original ideas in the gaming world, it is not free of repetition.

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78

Cheat Code Central

Elebits takes full advantage of the Wii control scheme and runs with it, distancing itself from the collection of rushed ports available at launch. It's not a particularly long game, but it is addictive and fun.

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78

WHAM! Gaming

It's not an essential purchase, but certainly one that makes more inventive use of the hardware than some other Wii launch titles.

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75

Detroit Free Press

The most annoying part of the game is opening doors, which takes an awkward twist, good positioning and the ability to move fast before the things close again. But generally, it's a good romp through a very simple adventure and a terrific demonstration of the Wii remote's abilities for all ages.

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75

The Onion (A.V. Club)

Cuteness and destruction? For now, that'll have to be enough.

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75

GameCritics

The game is a showcase of everything Nintendo hopes for its new console: the novel simplicity of the Wiimote, deceptively simple gameplay that's easy for non-gamers to learn yet a challenge for gaming veterans to master.

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75

GameSpot

As a simplistic hybrid of a shooter and hide-and-go-seek, Elebits works best as a demonstration for what the Wii's motion sensing technology is capable of--though it's not a half bad game, either.

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75

Nintendo Power

If making a mess without cleaning it up appeals to you, plug in Elebits. [Feb. 2007, p.94]

75

Next Level Gaming

If you were a fan of the Katamari or Pikmin titles, then you will enjoy the innovative gameplay that is offered with Elebits.

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70

PALGN

There’s just something so appealing about smashing vases against walls and ripping carrots out of the ground. A fun and ingenious design which makes Eledees a winner.

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70

Game Informer

The tactile sensation of pointing at a popcorn cart and flinging it into the stratosphere is interesting and fun, but simple movement and navigation will occasinally be a needlessly frustrating obstacle. [Jan 2007, p.106]

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70

Games Radar (in-house)

Repetition and control issues aside, Elebits still manages to entertain in a very primal way. There's something so visceral about completely demolishing an entire house and then not having to clean it up.

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70

games(TM)

It shines brightly for a while but is lacking that extra spark that could have turned it into the cult classic it’s so desperately trying to be. [Mar 2007, p.98]

70

Edge Magazine

Despite the charm, and despite the sophistication, there’s no disguising that Elebits is a slightly thin idea. Although the locations get grander and the destruction more alluring, there’s little evolution in the task at hand. [Feb 2007, p.76]

70

GamerNode

Elebits is a great idea for a game, but the weak level design and somewhat boring gameplay brings it down. But for young kids, it may prove to be a hit.

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69

Worth Playing

Elebits definitely has its moments, but they are few and far between, often buried between lengthy spurts of tedium.

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65

NintendoWorldReport

The game is easy to pick up, but as the levels continue it becomes clear that the frustrations are not going to be eased, and the various modes are just repeating something you've already played.

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60

GameSpy

While the cute little Elebits may not pack quite enough power to shine a spotlight on the game, there's at least enough juice to warrant some attention.

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60

G4 TV

Elebits is fun, but manages to feel more like a technical demonstration than a complete game.

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60

Yahoo! Games

It's at its best when you can just wreak havoc and tear apart a room, tossing furniture with abandon and scattering objects wildly. But the amount of tedium you'll have to wade through along the way isn't worth it. Frankly, Elebits is a great idea in search of a better game.

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60

Eurogamer

There's nothing special here. Elebits is a fairly competent FPS tidy-'em-up with a great edit mode, but that's all.

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55

Play Magazine

Imagine trying to perform neurosurgery with mittens and this should hint at what it's like to put video bread into one of Elebits' toasters. [Jan. 2007, p.70]

52

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Much like "Katamari Damacy", Elebits is continually taking baby steps toward bigger and better things, only without the personality. [Jan. 2007, p.64]

50

VGPub

During my time with Elebits, I couldn’t help but think in the back of my mind that this game is just a long tech demo and nothing more. And paying full price for what a tech demo is just insane.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes

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

David D. gave it an8:
Very fun and original game, but it might not appeal to everyone. If you liked Katamari or Pikmin, you will probably like this game. I would rent it first to see if you would want to buy it though. The only bad thing I can say about this game is the voice acting.

Ben gave it a9:
Solid, innovative gameplay mixed with gorgeous settings makes this a fun, addictive game. My wife and I are completely hooked. The level editting and sharing feature guarantees huge replay factor directly parallel online play in most FPS games.

Xoph gave it a9:
This is one of the best games for the Wii! It is utterly entertaining and addictive. Before I go off about how fun Elebits is, there are from what I can tell, only a few bad points to the game: Graphics aren’t amazing, the voice acting is terrible, the story minimal, and you sometimes get frustratedly jammed behind a piece of debris. After putting these small negatives behind you, you’ll never regret buying this or the hours of fun you’ll have playing it. Can you find all the pink Elebits?

Matt M. gave it a9:
While the voiceovers are absolutely awful, the rest of the game is incredibly addictive and fun.

Cory H. gave it a9:
My only complaints is the horrible voice acting, and a lack of intuitive multiplayer options, but that does not deter from the countless hours of gameplay in single player mode. of course Elebits is not a perfect game, but its original, cute, and somewhat challenging.

ACE5 gave it a7:
I was kind of shocked by this game, because I usually wouldn't even bother with a game like this, but surprisingly it was kind of cool, and kind of addictive.

Designerwhite gave it a9:
Lots of fun! Takes advantage of the extra features of the Wii, and is a must own for your system. Makes good use of the controllers, and has very cute characters. Voice acting not so good; seems targeted at 4 year olds... maybe that's good if you have REEALLY young children.

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