Kororinpa: Marble Mania

 Wii
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    Kororinpa, feels like a solid beginning to what could become a beloved franchise. [May 2007, p.59]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    81
    Kororinpa wowed us with its lithe 3D flexibility, but it lied about its depth. Now we're stuck: we can't ever go back to "Monkey Ball," but know we've been cheated. Life is so hard. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.48]
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    When it comes to party games or something the whole family can enjoy you could do worse than Kororinpa, but experienced gamers may feel annoyed at the lack of real challenge. [Mar 2007, p.70]
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  5. Game Informer
    80
    Kororinpa serves as a quick dose of fun. It just needs some more beef to keep players coming back.
  6. The New York Times
    80
    The game is a lot of fun, but there isn’t a lot to it. You can get through all of the tracks in just a few hours.
  7. GamingTrend
    80
    The game was a joy to watch my children play. I enjoyed the 1-player experience for a while, but quickly tired of some of the tedium.
  8. Pelit (Finland)
    80
    A fun and reasonably original Marble Madness/Super Monkey Ball clone. The control system is excellent. Too bad the game is much too easy. [Apr 2007]
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  9. Worth Playing
    80
    The type of game that the Wii needs more of. It's instantly accessible, yet there are times when its genuine challenge and excellent design can cause the player to pull out his or her hair. Hudson needs to make a sequel to this ASAP.
  10. Games Master UK
    79
    A short and simple game, but one you'll enjoy every second of. [May 2007, p.71]
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  11. Game Chronicles
    78
    Kororinpa: Marble Mania is without a doubt a fun and engaging game that works well on the Wii with its accurate and intuitive motion control.
  12. GameBrink
    75
    Then - oh, as if Kororinpa hadn't lied to us about how much it has to offer - getting to the first 45 levels unlocks another 45 levels, but they're just the same levels reversed. Not played from back to front, just mirrored. It was about at this point that our heart broke, and we couldn't do anything but weep softly. [JPN Import]
  13. PALGN
    75
    It’s a little rough around the edges and there’s not much in the way of variety here, but what it does do it does well.
  14. 1UP
    75
    The game's greatest fault, really, is that it's over too soon. Missed opportunities and some perspective oddities aside, Kororinpa: Marble Mania is a solid, charming puzzler.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#65 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. Mozzbie
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    I sure do hope more balls and courses keep coming that would just be preferable wouldn't it gentlemen
  2. SimonG.
    Jan 1, 2008
    7
    I always like it when I grab a budget game that's actually a lot of fun. Again, this is higly inspired my Super Monkey Balls, but I I always like it when I grab a budget game that's actually a lot of fun. Again, this is higly inspired my Super Monkey Balls, but I greatly prefrer Kororinpa over the annoying Monkeys. My only conplains are that it's a little to short and I would've prefer holding the remote in a classic way (works great for mercury meltdown).… Full Review »
  3. TonyL.
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    I'm not a gamer. Bought a WII this year at age 63. I'm an engineer and found this game quite a challenge in its 3D puzzles. I did I'm not a gamer. Bought a WII this year at age 63. I'm an engineer and found this game quite a challenge in its 3D puzzles. I did get all 45 levels and was a bit disappointed to only unlock the mirror puzzles. But I had many, many enjoyable, and at times frustrating, hours. Looking forward to a sequel.… Full Review »
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