
- 74/100
- Critics4 reviews

2009 · Empty Clip Studios · Puzzle · Rhythm
Groovin' Blocks
Timed Nintendo exclusive
A rhythm based puzzle game for Wii, WiiWare, iPhone, and PSN.
- Released
- 11 August 2009
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3PlayStation PortablePlayStation VitaWiiiOS
- Genres
- PuzzleRhythm
- Developers
- Empty Clip Studios
- Publishers
- indiePub
- Modes
- MultiplayerSingle-player
- Perspective
- First person
- Themes
- Educational
- Country
- United States
- Age ratings
- ESRB EGRAC ALL
About
Groovin' Blocks is a puzzle video game for Wii by Empty Clip Studios. It was released in North America on September 8, 2008 as a downloadable WiiWare game. It was also released as an expanded retail of the game in North America on August 11, 2009. The game was later released for the iPhone OS platform and on PlayStation Network on March 18, 2010.
Keywords
- blocks
- music and rhythm
- wii classic controller support
- wiiware
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
Groovin' Blocks is a falling block-type puzzle game with gameplay that has been likened to Columns and Lumines. The game sees players having to clear lines of three or more blocks of the same color, and like Columns players can cycle through the falling lines of blocks, with adjacent blocks of the same color also disappearing with the matched lines. In addition, extra points can be scored when players bring their falling blocks down to the downbeats (called "Superbeats") of the game's electronica soundtrack, adding to a score multiplier.
By setting high scores, players collect stars to unlock new songs and power-ups. Unlike most puzzle games which are played to infinity, each stage in Groovin' Blocks lasts for the duration of the song if the player has not yet failed the stage by filling their play area with blocks.
Reception
Groovin' Blocks received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with the Wii version getting more positive reviews compared to the PlayStation 3 version. On Metacritic, the game holds scores of 68/100 for the PlayStation 3 version based on 6 reviews, and 75/100 for the Wii version based on 13 reviews. On GameRankings, the game holds scores of 75.17% for the PlayStation 3 version based on 6 reviews, and 75.46% for the Wii version based on 13 reviews.
IGN gave the Wii version of Groovin' Blocks a 7.6/10, calling the game a fun "one trick pony" and a "pretty impressive" first effort from the developers. Siliconera called it "a deceptively addictive, fun little gem" that is "a great hybrid of the puzzle and music genres".
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Platform libraries
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- WiiWare gamesReleased games on disc
- PlayStation 3 games (D–I)
- PlayStation Portable gamesReleased
- Downloadable PlayStation Portable gamesPSP games
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