GameSpy writes: "It's strange. Base a high school class around physics, and the result is pure boredom. Do the same with a videogame, however, and you have the potential for pure awesome. That's basically what EA's new puzzle game, Boom Blox is about: using those crazy actions and reactions to solve a variety of block-based puzzles. The game is the brainchild of director Steven Spielberg, who was inspired by his first hands-on experience with the Wii and the idea that people young and old can appreciate the fun of building up and knocking down blocks.
There are two main single-player modes: Explore and Adventure, each one containing dozens of puzzles. Explore mode is broken up into multiple segments that focus on individual skill sets. Many of the stages are cleared by knocking all of the blue Gem Blox off of a structure. Other stages require you to earn points by hitting Point Blox or pulling blocks out of a precarious stage (a la Jenga)."
Pros:
-Ton of varied, challenging puzzles
-Great sense of control
-Fantastic multiplayer mode
-Friendly level creator
Cons:
-Having to unlock all the multiplayer modes
-Occasional inaccurate throws
