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Like Katamari, but not as good

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Definitely fun, but only for a fairly short time. It feels like Katamari (simple, frantic, physical gameplay) but ultimately it's not as beguiling and won't charm you for as long.

Being a launch title, the presentation is pretty weak (the US voiceovers are appalling, almost to the extent of being entertainingly bad... almost :) ) and the framerate gets unacceptably bad later on. Variety in the gameplay is somewhat lacking, the 'extras' didn't add anything IMO (the level editing mode is very usable, but kinda pointless in the end) and the game doesn't do a good job of encouraging you to replay levels for the optional 'achievements'.

Criticisms aside, I think this has the potential for a more interesting sequel.

Interesting game (that means it wasn't that good)

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Elebits is not a bad game, but the premise is really thin and eventually wears out its welcome.
The game is played with a gravity gun device that looks like it should be used by the Ghostbusters. You can use it to pick up and rotate items (also you open doors and drawers with it). Often under or in the object will be the super cute Elebits. You use the same gun to zap them and absorb their energy. As you collect more of them you will be able to turn on electrical appliances that are around the home. Once turned on, charged Elebits come out and if collected they increase the power of your gun so you can lift heavier objects. There are some boards that have additional rules like not breaking too many objects or not being loud, but those are rare and a major drag. The game has a multiplayer mode, but since one person has full control and the second only has the shooting ability it can be frustrating. The game also allows for level editing, but it didn't really appeal to me. There are also some (4?) boss battles in the 29 missions. In fact I would say the weakest thing about the game is that the boss battles are so fun that the regular boards seem to be more of a chore.
This game has a very Katamari Damacy feel to it, but widely misses that level of quality. For comparison, in KD you collect objects and once you collect a certain amount you get access to larger objects and locked areas. In Elebits you collect Elebits and once you collect a certain amount you get access to larger objects and locked areas. The problem with this game is that unlike the Katamari series, replayability is close to zero. There are no cute hidden things and while the music is good, it doesn't really impact the game.
Also the visuals aren't bad, but the beautiful still watercolor cutscenes don't connect at all with the game. The odd plot has been shoehorned into the game's cutscenes and not in the gameplay. I hope that Elebits 2 has something more unified in plot and art direction.
Ultimately Elebits contains a bare bones idea that doesn't really deliver with full gameplay. The boss battles are far better than the standard game and suggest a direction that could be taken. Since this game was a launch title I can only have very high hopes for a fuller, deeper Elebits 2.

Very Fun Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: May 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Elebits is fun game to play. If you like to destroy, throw things and catch little electricity things is the game for you. I recomend it.

Motion sick

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My 14 year-old daughter and I have had a lot of fun with this game but can only play it in short spurts because it makes us motion sick.

Elebits is great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Elebits is a great game for everyone. I have both my fiance and my mom hooked on it, and that is really what the Wii is all about. I can be a hardcore gamer myself and I find the game to be refreshingly different, but also challenging enough to keep me engaged. If you are looking for something that is entertaining and fun or if you want to get your significant other or family into games, buy this game.

Fun for All Ages

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Elebits is a innovative title created by Konami for the Nintendo Wii. Elebits uses the Wii remote to create a game revolved around a stream of light. With this stream of light you are able to move everything around in the environment and try and capture "Elebits," which are small creatures with an electrical current. By harnessing these electrical creatures you must collect enough electricity to beat the level. Although this may sound quite odd, it is VERY fun destroying the environment trying to search for these little creatures. Konami did a great job with the ragdoll physics that all you to take apart a room layer by layer. Although this game is quite simple and lacks in the graphics department, Elebits is a very innovative game that can be picked up and played by almost anyone.

Just like candy...so yummy but makes you sick if you eat too much

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love love love this game. I get awfully bored of the sports games for the Wii but have always loved cutesy kids games. This fits the bill. I could play it for hours....if not for the raging motion sickness I get from it. I never have had motion sickness from anything in my life...until Elebits. I love the game so much though, I just stock up on bonine (I use the children's chewables) and use my little motion sickness bracelets (the kind you wear for boat rides) and I'm good to go!!

Great Use of Wii Remote and Nunchuk

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I just bought this game based on the reviews here. After only playing it once, I'm hooked. It's hard to describe how cool it is to walk around a room and pick up the objects so you can shoot the Elebits that fall out. I haven't tested it out on my daughter yet (6 yo) and it might be a little difficult for her at first (you use almost every button and movement possible with the remote and nunchuk) but I love it! If you're looking for a game to really show off the capabilities of the remote and nunchuk together, this is it.

Elebits! It's an *AWESOME Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was talking to a graphic artist, or an artist of some type.. possibly a concept artist.. you may never know.. :D
Either way, they loved this game and sugested that since I like the cute game concept.. I should give this game a whirl! I will be honest with you, my first thoughts when I was going through the tutorial of the game was: Oh WOW!! I love this game!! :)
You aim and capture them! It's fun! After a while it gets so much harder, and you are not allowed to break glass! ( they will start to hide under glass things, and can break the glass on you if you aren't very careful )
You have to learn to be very... careful..

Good Times!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is sooo much fun. You can use the Wiimote to snoop around the main characters house. The game allows players to interact with every object.

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