Is Boom Blox really that awesome?

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#1 helium_flash
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Here is an article explaining how analysts have been greatly disappointed by the sales of Boom Blox. Apparently one analysts thought it'd sell 250k units in the month of May alone (it only sold 60k).

So, if Boom Blox really that great that they'd think it would sell so much? I mean, it doesn't seem worth $50 to me.

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#2 haziqonfire
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Yes it is awesome. Don't even question it, buy it.

Although some people might feel it doesnt offer enough for $49.99. It has around 300 puzzles in single player story mode, but then you have explore mode to finish and challange mode. Along with that you can do multiplayer games, which are plentiful and create mode where you can send people your levels.

It's a shame it's not getting the recognition it deserves. Best third party Wii game out there imo.

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#3 sicksteanein
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Bought the game on Sunday. Since then, two o fmy friends ahve gone out and purchased it after playing it at my place.

EA should recognize this game is quality and will realy benefit from word of mouth. They should have gotten ready for the long haul and not expected 250k in the first week.

I predict once MK and SSBB grow tiring, many people will give this a try and love it.

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#4 deactivated-5e9044657a310
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I'll buy it once it drops to $29.99
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#5 helium_flash
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Bought the game on Sunday. Since then, two o fmy friends ahve gone out and purchased it after playing it at my place.

EA should recognize this game is quality and will realy benefit from word of mouth. They should have gotten ready for the long haul and not expected 250k in the first week.

I predict once MK and SSBB grow tiring, many people will give this a try and love it.

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Actually, EA said it met their expectations. It were the analysts saying it really underwhelmed in terms of sales. I have a feeling that it will have strong legs and sell consistently for the next few months. Hopefully it can reach 500k at least.

I have a $50 gift card, and am thinking of using it on Boom Blox. I'm just not sure its worth $50. If it were $40 I wouldn't hesitate so much.

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#6 therain93
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I bought the game for my girlfriend a while back but I play it far more often. i think the puzzles are brilliant and haven't even played with the toolset to build my own. it's very fun but I think a better price point would be 39.99.

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#7 helium_flash
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I bought the game for my girlfriend a while back but I play it far more often. i think the puzzles are brilliant and haven't even played with the toolset to build my own. it's very fun but I think a better price point would be 39.99.

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Exactly. $50 is pretty pricey for just a puzzle game. Or maybe EA could have marketed it. I mean, it's Steven Spielburg!!! If they marketed his name with the game, it could have sold A LOT more.
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#8 m_machine024
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It's good. Great use of wiimote.
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#9 Arkthemaniac
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Yeah, it's a lot of fun. The level editor is really awesome.
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I thought this game sucked because Gamespot gave it a low score... They were totally WRONG about this game!!

I only gave it a try from word of mouth.. It's a kind of gaming experience that makes me glad I bought a Wii since it's utilized well and tons of fun.

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#11 NismoNissan41
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THe game is tootally worth $50. It is one of my favorite games on the Wii. One of the most underated games on the Wii. Dont listen to Gamespot's review. The guy does not know what he is talking about and has no physics knowledge.
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#12 m_machine024
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I thought this game sucked because Gamespot gave it a low score... They were totally WRONG about this game!!

I only gave it a try from word of mouth.. It's a kind of gaming experience that makes me glad I bought a Wii since it's utilized well and tons of fun.

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Word.
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#13 w7w7w7w7w7
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It's a good game, it defiantly is hard to just sit there and play by yourself for long periods of time.
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#14 blitzkid1
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im going to rent it.
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#15 meinink2y
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I'm going to buy it when I get paid, I can't wait!
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#16 awssk8er716
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Don't buy it! It got a 7.0 from GS! Rawr! /sarcasm

...that means a lot.

I haven't played it. I heard it's amazing.

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#17 Nintendoguy325
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Rent it first if you're worried about it.
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#18 KingOfOdanata
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Sounds like I need to pick thi little gem up. And you can't always listen to Gamespot's reviews.
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#19 Dr_Corndog
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No, it's not that awesome. It's more than that awesome.

Unfortunatey, I can't afford to buy every game that I'd like to, so I don't have my own copy.

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#20 thriteenthmonke
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Ok, I'll buy it.
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#21 snowman6251
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It was really dissappointing to me. I heard all these great things and got it and I found myself flipping back and forth between "this is awesome" and "this blows" depending on what level or set of levels I was playing at the time. Read my review if you want for more detail
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#22 helium_flash
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I'll be getting it I guess. I just hope its price goes down to $40 first. I should be done with No More Heroes and Okami by then also.

It is strange how GS scored it so low though. I mean... an entire point and a half below the average :?

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#23 snowman6251
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I'll be getting it I guess. I just hope its price goes down to $40 first. I should be done with No More Heroes and Okami by then also.

It is strange how GS scored it so low though. I mean... an entire point and a half below the average :?

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I thought GS made a lot of good points and I agreed with them on a lot of things. Esepecially when pretaining to things like the shooting gallery levels

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#24 JordanElek
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All the glowing opinions in this thread convinced me to finally move Boom Blox to the Must Haves section of the recommendation thread. I've been considering it for awhile but needed to see more opinions. This solidifies it, so thanks everybody.
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#25 titanium2108
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I bought this game yesterday :D This review motivated me to get it. The cover looked awesome too...
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#26 snowman6251
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in all seriousness I don't see why everyone likes it so much. it was ok. not great imo
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#27 Icester
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Its one of my favorite games for Wii. It is one of the best uses of the Wiimote yet. However, as some have said, some levels are great and others are an exercise in frustration. I'm at about 90% completion and most of the levels I have left are just painfully hard. However, its still one of my favorite games and a great party game.