FlingSmash

 Wii
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 12 out of 26
  1. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 10, 2011
    40
    It is not clear how Nintendo has agreed to publish a "first party"in these terms, unless we consider the possibility of promoting the Wii remote with Wii motion plus already integrated.
  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jan 6, 2011
    40
    The idea of a sort of side scrolling Breakout clone is pretty neat, but punching your rubber ball hero Zip around feels more random than you'd expect from the otherwise precise Wii Motion Plus. You're likely to get a sore wrist from contantly flailing your arms around, and the gameplay lacks both variety and challenge. It does come with a WiiMote plus though, which is nice.
  3. Level7.nu
    Jan 3, 2011
    40
    The game is bundled with a Wii remote plus controller so you might think this platformer is a delight to play. But the main problem with the game is in fact: the controls. It's very inaccurate and it'll usually make you frustrated. The game has some fun moments, and it looks pretty good, but it's short and some levels are really dull.
  5. Eurogamer Spain
    Jan 2, 2011
    40
    Short, monotonous, lacking replayability with annoying controls... FlingSmash is the clear example that Nintendo also has wrong ideas sometimes.
  6. VideoGamer
    Dec 19, 2010
    40
    If you see this going cheap, buy it for the included Wii Remote Plus, otherwise avoid.
  7. GameSpot
    Dec 19, 2010
    40
    FlingSmash's reliance on a very basic, flawed control scheme saps most of the fun from all of your flinging and smashing.
  8. IGN
    Dec 19, 2010
    40
    It's clear that even Nintendo wasn't sure what to do with Flingsmash at retail, so instead of trying to convince the gaming populous to buy it separately or even as a WiiWare download, it's used as a premium to get people to upgrade to the Wii RemotePlus.
  9. Game Revolution
    Dec 19, 2010
    33
    FlingSmash isn't handball on rails. It's an accessory pimp. And not a very good one at that.
  10. Gamereactor Sweden
    Feb 10, 2011
    30
    Could only lead to a tired wrist and a bored brain.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 19, 2010
    30
    It's only a cheap pack-in title but this not only fails as a game, it's also a terrible way to show off the Wii Remote Plus/Wii Motion Plus.
  12. Nintendo Life
    Dec 19, 2010
    30
    FlingSmash is a waste of an intriguing game mechanic.
  13. Eurogamer
    Dec 19, 2010
    30
    FlingSmash's title might be short, snappy and to the point, but the game itself only manages the first of those three.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
51
#51 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

User Reviews

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. AlexAMx
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    10/10 masterpiece
    Flingsmash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????
    YEIH
  2. Justanepicgamer
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    I play Flingsmashhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  3. Regrettability
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    FlingSmash, to me, is a 10/10 game. The world is lively and vivid, with fun character designs. The controls are fluid due to the WiiFlingSmash, to me, is a 10/10 game. The world is lively and vivid, with fun character designs. The controls are fluid due to the Wii MotionPlus's capabilities. The game has an original gameplay style that goes hand-in-hand with the Wii's gimmick of motion controls. Don't know why it's not as highly regarded by the critics.… Full Review »
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