Art of Balance

 Wii
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    100
    A simple idea perfectly executed. It deserves a place among your favourite Wii Channels. [May 2010, p.75]
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  2. Nintendo Life
    90
    Not only are the physics in the game absolutely spot-on, but the intuitive control scheme made possible by the Wii Remote makes playing the game easy and fun.
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    With two-player co-op and versus modes adding a welcome dose of multiplayer fun to the package, Art of Balance is nothing short of essential.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    90
    A simple and very stylish build-a-tower game. The physics work really well. [May 2010]
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  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    86
    Offers hours of fun brain-bending gameplay. [June 2010, p.94]
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  7. Games Master UK
    85
    What sounds basic is a surprisingly compelling physics-based head-scratcher. [July 2010, p.95]
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  8. GameZone
    80
    By combining addictive gameplay with simple controls and throwing in two fun multiplayer modes for good measure, Shin’en aims to please.
  9. Everyeye.it
    80
    An ingenious puzzle game, with an extremely high number of levels and a deep gameplay.
  10. Vandal
    80
    Art of Balance is a little wonder. It is not an original proposal, but it does very good what it tries to do, and results in a tremendously addictive experience.
  11. Cubed3
    80
    Yet another solid addition to the growing roster of great WiiWare games, Art of Balance proves its makers' pedigree yet again, with a solid concept backed by great physics, sublime music and striking visuals.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2010
79
#79 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
76
#76 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Folstar
    Aug 5, 2011
    9
    Simple, elegant, and beautiful, Art of Balance is an instant classic. My only beef with this game is that the lack of community content (thatSimple, elegant, and beautiful, Art of Balance is an instant classic. My only beef with this game is that the lack of community content (that could transform this fairly short title into a daily ritual) feels like a real missed opportunity.… Full Review »
  2. justposted
    Apr 7, 2011
    8
    As the review says: a simple idea, very nicely executed. I really enjoyed the Art of Balance ... for as long as it lasted. Only a cheap game,As the review says: a simple idea, very nicely executed. I really enjoyed the Art of Balance ... for as long as it lasted. Only a cheap game, but it would have benefited from a bit more challenge. One or two levels really get you thinking, but the majority are fairly brief and getting through all 4 levels only takes 2 or 3 hours. Lots of potential here for community content, or for a Tetris style time challenge, or at least a World of Goo style open-ended height challenge. Still, for a few Wii Points you certainly can't go wrong. A particularly nice water shader gives a satisfying effect to the whole thing. Calm, fairly challenging, very satisfying. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
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