Art of Balance

 Wii U
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. Cubed3
    Nov 2, 2014
    90
    This Wii U eShop iteration is without doubt the ultimate version on offer, following the already mightily impressive WiiWare and 3DS eShop releases.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Oct 3, 2014
    90
    This instalment in the Art of Balance series is easily the best to date and – despite some minor shortcomings – should be on everybody’s Wii U.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Oct 17, 2014
    88
    Requisite complications ensue in later challenges, and the different game modes provide a range of valuable experiences, but for the most part, this is a well-balanced package whose value towers over its asking price.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 23, 2014
    85
    Art of Balance on Wii U is still one of the best puzzle games around, with great and challenging gameplay. But it's not a true sequel, therefore if you played the previous versions keep that in mind.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 29, 2014
    85
    While it feels a bit unfair at times, the true quality of the overall experience still shines through constantly.
  7. GameCritics
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    The total package is a game of deceptive brilliance.
  8. FNintendo
    Oct 21, 2014
    80
    Art of Balance’s Wii U premiere is a fine candidate for a fun, compelling and absorbing puzzle game. Its levels are wide and varied and its multiplayer modes will gather friends for long hours. A very welcome entry into the puzzle sector of the Wii U catalogue.
  9. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 17, 2014
    75
    Art of Balance is a simple puzzle game that develops its concept with confidence and competence.
  10. Eurogamer Portugal
    Nov 14, 2014
    60
    This version of Art of Balance for Wii U it’s the best of the three that were developed by Shin’en Multimedia.

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Wii U Game of 2014
19
#19 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
14
#14 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 53
  3. Negative: 5 out of 53
  1. mefzeldernx
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Con un estética construida para relajarte y disfrutar del desafío "Art of Balance" te brinda un gran juego de puzzle donde las físicasCon un estética construida para relajarte y disfrutar del desafío "Art of Balance" te brinda un gran juego de puzzle donde las físicas sobresalen para darte un reto justo y divertido.
    El Game Pad es un gran sistema para reproducir el juego ya que te permite jugar de distintos modos, tradicional, táctil y con el sensor de movimiento.
    Una gran compra en Wii U, los niveles vienen en gran cantidad y la jugabilidad es atrapante.    … Full Review »
  2. Yotsuba
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    I bought this game after seeing a trailer for it on YouTube and I am very pleased with what I got. The game offers 3 different controlI bought this game after seeing a trailer for it on YouTube and I am very pleased with what I got. The game offers 3 different control options being touch screen, motion controls, or traditional controller and all of them work fine. The game is very easy to understand yet can offer some real challenges that never feel unfair and always manage to satisfy you when you figure it out.

    My favorite aspect of this game has to be the fact that you can solve all the puzzles in different ways, which is not a very common thing for a puzzle game. This game also looks very pretty both on your TV and on the Wii U gamepad.    … Full Review »
  3. hamsti
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Really Relaxing Actually. i love the blocks, it is so realistic, and im really addicted to this game
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