Closing Comments
Elebits is a great first wave Wii game. Not only does it present some interesting new gameplay mechanics, but it makes full use of the Wii remote to enhance the experience. It's clear that the title was hatched from the very beginning for Nintendo's new console and it's refreshing to encounter a game that could not be done well on any other videogame system. I have to note, it really is a lot of fun just to pick up items and toss them around in the worlds that Konami has created; it feels great. And when you add in the fact that the stages present unique challenges and all sorts of nooks and crannies for Elebits to hide in, I think you're going to find hours of solid entertainment waiting here, especially when you consider the multiplayer mode and map builder, which enables you to trade created levels with friends over WiiConnect24. My hat is off to Konami for going the extra mile.

But the game does have its limitations. For one, the physics are not quite as tight as they could be. Whether you're picking up a diesel truck or a flower pot, the objects will have the same floaty, bouncy feel to them. And further, while the game does a lot with physics, it doesn't do much with visuals, which means that the worlds and objects you encounter will have a blocky, dithered look to them.

If you're looking for a visual stunner, Elebits is not for you. But if you just want a really fun outing that's every bit as original as it is engaging, I think Elebits is your game. This title is destined for sleeper status.

6.0 Presentation
Gorgeous illustrations and absolutely horrible voice-work combine for simple, archaic storytelling. Easy menu access and quick load times.
6.5 Graphics
Good, but far from spectacular. The real show-stopper is the physics engine. The look is otherwise very simple, with blocky worlds and too much dithering. Runs in 16 and 480p, which is nice.
6.0 Sound
Great sound effects, but the music is forgettable.
8.5 Gameplay
Really fun and wholly unique. Control is pixel-perfect and speedy and manipulating the objects with a sense of physics is just short of addictive. Fun level puzzles and challenges, too.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
A robust single-player affair, a multiplayer mode and a map editor that works with WiiConnect24 combine for a deep experience that you'll want to come back to again and again.
8.3
Impressive