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| Groovin' Blocks |
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[WiiWare] A music-based game like no other, Groovin' Blocks adds innovative musical game play to an addictive action/puzzle game foundation. Play to the rhythm of the music to increase your score, and try to hit "Superbeats" to double your multiplier. Go for the high score in each of the 27 stages as you collect stars to unlock 15 levels of power-ups. Groovin' Blocks features three skill levels, from the accessible Casual to the fiendish Hard mode. Play with your friends in co-op mode or against them head-to-head. Head-to-head brings it up a notch as the power-ups now become attacks on your opponent. Play head-to-head with people of all skill levels using a golf-style handicapping system. [Nintendo]
| PUBLISHER: |
Empty Clip Studios |
| DEVELOPER: |
Empty Clip Studios |
| GENRE(S): |
Music, Puzzle |
| PLAYERS: |
2 |
| ESRB RATING: |
E (Everyone) |
| RELEASE DATE: |
September 8, 2008 |
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...
86
Gamer 2.0
Despite the horrible name and the similarities to Lumines, Empty Clip has produced what's probably the best available game on the WiiWare.
85
NintendoWorldReport
Groovin' Blocks is one of those games that can be hard to explain, but it is easy to pick up and understand once you play it. It's special among WiiWare games for being such a well-rounded, complete package and for avoiding common gimmicks like misplaced motion control and garish Mii integration.
82
GameFocus
What is most surprising about this game is how it takes such simple concepts and makes them their own and have them work in a perfect mesh of puzzle and musical rhythm.
80
Gamervision
Weighing the minimal problems of Groovin' Blocks against the things it does right, I find that the game's benefits far outweigh its issues. Fans of not only rhythm games, but of old-school puzzlers will find plenty to fall in love with here.
80
Games Master UK
As close as you'll get to "Lumines" on WiiWare, but good in its own right. [Dec 2008, p.85]
80
GamePro
While its nothing new it does provide some enjoyment to those looking for a new puzzle title and have had enough with the other ones on the market.
76
IGN
The multiplayer modes are fun, but leaderboards would have enhanced the competitive atmosphere. As a first effort from Empty Clip Studios, Groovin' Blocks is pretty impressive.
70
WiiWare World
It is safe to say that if you are a fan of puzzlers such as Lumines or Columns you will get a kick out of this. For the admission price of 800 Wii points it is pretty good value for money.
60
NGamer UK
Not particularly flamboyant, but thoroughly entertaining. Forget those block puzzle relics on Virtual Console and give the new blood a go. [Dec 2008, p.74]
The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
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