Besides these issues, the only other problem with the game is perhaps its largest one: there isn't as much depth as you wish there was. For NWR, the addition of Sprint mode adds much more replay value to a game they've already played, but they still find it lacking in other areas. Then again, considering the game's low WiiWare-friendly price point, it's a good deal in the end. More than anything, they're glad that Nintendo is finally releasing these games to the American game-buying public in one form or another.
Pros:
* Unique and challenging gameplay concept
* Soothing music and sound
Cons:
* Somewhat shallow
* Doesn't come in a sweet little shiny game box
Digitally Downloaded writes: "The Wii had a bit of a reputation for being a console of shovelware and great Nintendo first-party titles, but the reality is that there were a lot of great releases that flew under the radar."
Gaming Target examines Nintendo's Art Style series, the latest attempt at bringing experimental and avant-garde game design to the downloadable realm. From the article:
"Nintendo is a company not above resting on its laurels. As games continue to rise in cost, new and unproven intellectual properties are the first games to get dropped. So it should come as no surprise that the company making the most profit is content to use its established brands for all they are worth in the console space. The relatively new downloadable game realm, on the other hand, is slightly different. Familiar faces still do well but with lower consequences for failure, even a company as conservative as Nintendo can afford to take some chances. Enter their newest series: Art Style, cheap experimental puzzles games for your internet-enabled Nintendo systems."
Green Pixels: Consider this list a starting point for WiiWare newcomers seeking some really interesting and original titles on the cheap.
