One of the most different games I have ever played.

User Rating: 7.5 | Kororinpa WII
By homeyc | Review Date:
How many times have you picked up a controller and gone around shooting people? Or, how many times, have you played a strategy game such as Warhammer or Starcraft. In fact, aside from a few other genres, I can't think of many other types of games. This is what sets MarbleMania aside from all other games. Combined with the interactive Wii controller, this game makes you actually believe that you are balancing a marble across various problematic puzzles stacked with obstacles and pitfalls. While the game lacks variety and loses momentum quite quickly, the concept is unique.

I had a lot of fun playing this game. In each of the problems, you have to navigate a marble across various platforms. If you fail to find the balance point, your marble drops over the side. Making this even more interesting, are various backdrops as well as "gadgets" such as ramps, magnets, conveyer belts, etc. The object is to not only navigate your marble from start to finish, but to also collect gems along the way. In each of the puzzles, there is also a secret green gem that is either somewhat hidden or not immediately accessible. If you collect enough of these secret gems, you gain access to new secret puzzles. There are about 40 puzzles in all and about 15 secret levels. Many of the puzzles also gain you different balls and different background music. While the music is just that, the balls that you gain access to can allow you to manoeuvre through the mazes faster or slower. For example, some balls weigh more than others while others are bouncier. I will admit that I managed to finish the game only by using the Panda marble which is the slowest of all but it was still fun. Highly recommended for those who want a break from the traditional games that are out there.

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