Art of Balance Touch!

 3DS
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 10, 2012
    90
    Overall, Art of Balance Touch! is a remarkable title, and one that would be hard not to recommend to any 3DS owner. It a polished experience, but also a great title to just pick up and play, and the added Endurance mode does a great job of extending the game's life well after all the worlds have been completed.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 25, 2012
    90
    The 3DS eShop scores another whopper, as Art of Balance Touch! is essential puzzle gaming.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 12, 2012
    86
    Art of Balance Touch! is a wonderful "enhanced" version of a beautiful WiiWare game; although the multiplayer has been left off the package, the simple and addicting concept, the new levels and features, the perfect physics and controls all sum up for another little big eShop jewel.
  5. Games Master UK
    Jul 24, 2012
    85
    Another gem. [Sept 2012, p.107]
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  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Jul 12, 2012
    83
    This is a game that everyone - young and old - can enjoy, even if it lacks the extra pizzazz of Pullblox. [Aug 2012, p.102]
  7. Edge Magazine
    Jun 11, 2012
    80
    The shift from WiiWare to 3DS, meanwhile, may not see Art Of Balance really benefiting very much from either the handheld's touchscreen or the developer's range of depth tricks, but it does add a generous suite of new levels - and it does raise the chances of a larger audience finally discovering this playful, wonderfully-calibrated puzzler.
  8. Cubed3
    Jun 10, 2012
    80
    Adding another string to the 3DS' bow of worthwhile downloadable experiences, Art of Balance Touch! channels its forbearer and improves on it in every way, thanks to the nature of portable and new content.
  9. Nintendo Life
    May 29, 2012
    80
    Even for WiiWare veterans, Art of Balance: Touch! is worth the double-dip for the extra puzzles, blocks and endurance mode, plus the ability to play on the go. Deceptively simple and gloriously satisfying, it's another strong addition to the eShop's puzzle line up.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    Jul 21, 2012
    65
    Solid enough to keep you playing for longer than you ought to, but the game looks and feels considerably cheaper than the price would suggest. [Aug 2012, p.103]
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#53 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#45 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. pocky
    Jul 13, 2013
    8
    Addictive gameplay with slightly repetitive music, great for moments when you want a little mental break from rpgs and action games and youAddictive gameplay with slightly repetitive music, great for moments when you want a little mental break from rpgs and action games and you just want a little puzzle before bed or on the loo.… Full Review »
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