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Art of Balance

Art of Balance

|Germany|Arcade, Strategy

8.4 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

9 ratings
Time to beat
Main
4h
Main + extras
4h
Complete
4h
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Why play it

Art of Balance is a 2010 Arcade, Strategy, Puzzle game rated 8.4/10 from 9 ratings, with a main story of about 4h, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U.

Grab your controller and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler! The goal sounds simple at first: Build a balanced stack from all given shapes, but there are plenty of challenges. Some shapes break under load, while others can even reverse gravity and literally turn the stack upside down. With practice, some experimentation and a little bit of luck however you'll quickly master even the most difficult challenges. Packed with 5 unique game modes, online play and local split-screen, Art of Balance is the ultimate test for aspiring puzzle masters. On supported platforms, three additional players can join in at any time and help you solve the puzzles. With a relaxing lounge soundtrack and 8 beautiful environments, Art of Balance is the ideal fit for casual gaming sessions alone or with friends.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.4/10 across 9 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Arcade, Strategy, Puzzle, with a main story around 4h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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Cubed3Shane Jury · 18 Jan, 2019
8/10

More a refinement of the formula than a fresh take, Art of Balance graces a new platform and offers the same addictive puzzle action it always has. The host hardware greatly benefits both the quickplay nature of the game and its multiplayer features, making for a solid choice to new fans of the genre.

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33bitsFernando Sánchez · 2 Nov, 2018
8.5/10

Art of Balance is a brilliant puzzle game that plays with physics and balance. With five game modes both single and multiplayer, this one both locally and online, we will have for many hours of fun. Despite continuing to carry away a specific problem from other deliveries, it is appreciated that this version arrives slightly expanded, making us the best version of all those that have appeared to date, and its very contained price only reaffirms that if you like the genre and you haven't tried this title yet, don't wait another second.

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The Vertical SliceChris Roberto · 2 Aug, 2016
9.1/10

This game is pretty deep with its simple mechanics. There’re a ton of levels to play, and a great variety of modes that offer both single and multiplayer fun.

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The CubeZack Hage · 6 Jun, 2016
9/10

Art of Balance is probably the best puzzle primary game I’ve played all year. Although the premise seems like it would fit better during the tediousness of a Sunday night train ride, it’s a game I can now see myself playing in nearly any occasion. Other puzzle games fall short, and Art of Balance simply shows them how it’s done.

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FNintendoTiago Marafona · 20 Oct, 2014
8/10

Art of Balance’s Wii U premiere is a fine candidate for a fun, compelling and absorbing puzzle game. Its levels are wide and varied and its multiplayer modes will gather friends for long hours. A very welcome entry into the puzzle sector of the Wii U catalogue.

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Nintendo NewsShawn Taylor · 13 Oct, 2014
8/10

Shin'en Multimedia's Art of Balance greets you with stunning graphics and clever mechanics, but mercilessly punishes you with intense physics-based puzzles.

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