Zack & Wiki is a game I've been interested in for quite some time. But I rarely trust reviews, and I don't have any friends who have this. So I thought to ask you guys. What makes this game so great? What makes it worth spending my money on? Please, convince me to get this game.

Well, it's a puzzle-adventure game as you've probably read in the reviews. I'd say more of a puzzle game because it doesn't have much of a story. It's a series of puzzles split into levels with a few puzzles in each one. If you're a fan of old school point and click adventures, you'll like it, as it's pretty similar to those.

Puzzle difficulty ranges from easy to very hard. There are puzzles you'll solve at the first try and others that'll leave you scratching your head. The majority of them involve the Wii remote and motion controls in very clever and innovative ways. I don't want to spoil the fun for you, but in each level you'll use the remote differently. There's also a hint system which lowers your score, if used and a ticket system which allows you to continue from the point before you died. You can ignore both, if you want the highest score at the end of each level, but if you lose, you have to start from the beginning of the level. There's also a pretty mediocre rhythm mini-game, which is completely optional. You shake the remote in tune with some classic Capcom tunes and it's not very accurate. Still, it's a fun distraction.

So, there you have it. It's a good game, but not for everyone.

If you don't buy it, Famousringo will kick your ass.

It was $8 at Toys R us about a month ago, Now it is $12 new + shipping. You missed your chance for a new copy cheap.

We don't even have Toys R Us around here :p

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Zack & Wiki is far too good a game for convincing to have to be required for it's purchase. You insult the game by asking for an explanation. Just go and get one of the best games of this generation right now!

Do you like good puzzles? Do you like engaging characters? Do you like a game that has a charming story, but that isn't the product of a frustrated, rejected movie director? Do you like games that are not just more of the same, but which are happy to march to the beat of their own charming, ingenious (bell)?

Do you want to play a game where you defeat dozens of violent, powerful enemies with your brains rather than your muscles or guns?

If so, my friend, I have a great way to spend $15 and an amazing week. Be warned, though, that using gamefaqs WILL kill this game for you. You've got a brain; time to exercise it.

Are you a door to door salesman?

No no no no no. I'm something far worse;

I'm a prospective lawyer.