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Description
As a little pirate with big dreams, Zack does not just have his sights set on mere treasure chests or spectacularly speedy pirate ships. Instead, Zack has his sights on becoming the greatest pirate who ever lived!. To reach that lofty goal, he is going to have outwit, outsmart and out-duel every obstacle that gets in his way. It´s a good thing he has found his new enchanted pal, Wiki a magical hand bell with the power to transform ordinary objects into practical items.
Quick Glance
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Game Genre: Puzzle Game
Release Date: 2007-10-23
Summary
Product Title: Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Manufacturer: Capcom
Lowest Price: $39.97
Power Score: 4.5 | 29 Reviews
Game Information
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Game Genre: Puzzle Game
Release Date: 2007-10-23
Maximum Number of Local Players: 4
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Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Single Player Multiplayer Rating Descriptor: Cartoon Violence
Software Name: Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Software Main Type: Game
Strengths: Great art style; challenging puzzles; clever use of the Wii Remote; every level is different
Weakness: Some motion controls could be more responsive
Zack & Wiki sounds like a silly, cutesy, kiddy name for a game, which might prevent some people from ever giving it a chance. Don't let the name of the game stop you from buying it because it's an amazing game which uses the Wii Remote in a lot of unique and interesting ways. This game will have you holding the Wii Remote in various positions and using all kinds of different gestures. Some items...
Strengths: Fun creative gameplay. Great visual style.
Weakness: Weak multiplayer experience.
The multiplayer aspect is almost non-existent. Other "players" can draw, point, or highlight things to help Player 1. That's not really playing in my opinion. But I'll admit, the game's visual style and funny writing make it fun to just watch! If you have a Wii, get this game. Zack & Wiki rule!
Strengths: -Great puzzles with variety -Clever use of the wiimote that doesn't feel tacked on -Long adventure that spans multiple themed areas such as forest, ice, etc. -Great value
Weakness: If you don't like puzzles, pirates, treasure, and a monkey, then you won't like this game.
Zack and Wiki is one of the few original 3rd party Wii titles that is not a minigame collection. The story involves pirate Zack and his monkey friend Wiki as they travel to various areas in search for treasure. Gameplay involves pointing and clicking to move Zack around as well as to investigate objects. The player can also transform animals into tools that Zack can use to solve puzzles in each...
Strengths: Point and click classic for the Wii
Weakness: None
Zack & Wiki is a unique made-for-the-Wii game that makes probably the best use of the Wii remote since Wii Sports. You direct the main characters through over 20 levels trying to figure out puzzles and avoid enemies. Some are harder than others and many will take several tries to get through so the game has a good length to it. Interaction involves pointing at various items on screen and then...
Strengths: great pure puzzle game that creates some nostalgia
Weakness: can get very hard at times
This game reminds me of when I was younger, playing old-time adventure computer games on our old "Tandy" PC. The puzzles are interesting and unique, and sometimes quite difficult. Graphics are decent enough for Wii, a console which was never in contention for "best graphics ever." Gameplay is critical and that's where the game shines. Nobody really knows about this game, and that's a shame. I...
Strengths: Interesting, challenging puzzles. Innovative use of wii remote. Lots of game depth.
Weakness: Frustrating when get stuck. May be too difficult for younger kids.
Very interesting puzzle game in which the object in each level is to get to the treasure chest. The hard part is using things in the environment and the wii remote to get there. An added challenge is obtaining the highest scores by completely levels in a particular way. In addition, the game has secondary objectives such as finding old capcom characters in the environment and obtaining maps for...
Strengths: Anime-like animation Excellent and innovative implementation of wii motion controls Fun and challenging for all ages.
Weakness: Horrible product name. Poor advertisement. Hidden gem; emphasis on hidden. Weak story Weird voice actors
If your Wii is lacking a game and you're tired of hunting down errant stars on "Mario Galaxy", then "Zack & Wiki : Quest for Barbaros' Treasure" is the game you're missing. Unfortunately saddled with the longest and most horrifically intimidating name ever, so terrible as to include a floating apostrophe, Zack and Wiki is the best game that no one is playing or buying. Right from the start, it is...
Strengths: Fun Adventure Game - Puzzle Solving Skills
Weakness: Game Length
This is an extremely underrated game for the Wii. The game is like the old school adventure point and click game on the PC (like Kings Quest) except with the twist of using the motion sensor controller. The game is family friendly for all ages and even though its a one player game, other people can watch and suggest solutions to the solving the puzzles on screen. For this current price of this...
Strengths: Excellent interface for the genre
Weakness: Unforgiving
Zack & Wiki quickly became one of the best games on the Wii following its release. With the Wii being the perfect platform outside of the PC market for point-and-click adventures, it fit like a glove. Minus some imprecision with the path-finding and click-acknowledgement, there's nothing of note to complain about. The light story was entertaining, the puzzles were (at times almost too)...
Testseek.com has collected 34 expert reviews for Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros Treasure and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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For a time during the 90s adventure games, made predominantly by Lucas Arts, were one of the most well regarded group of titles. After the 90s these kind of games fell by the wayside, but now Capcom is using many of the same design elements in their first original Wii exclusive title, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros Treasure. You take control of Zack, a pirate boy with big dreams, as he and his...
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.51 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #502 game of all time, #4 game of 2007 for the Wii and #6 Wii game of all time. The rating and ranking is based on an average of 27 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the game ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other games ranked,...
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Being in favor of adventure games, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure fit in perfectly with my rotation of games. Having my fill of shooters and racers, I felt it was time to invest countless hours accomplishing amazing feats through questing. I had a feeling in my bones when I opened the package that this was going to deliver infatuation on every level. Boy, was my intuition correct –...
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Great Puzzles
Strengths: - Great puzzle games
Weakness: - The box looks a little too cartoonish
This game is great. You definitely have to use your head to solve how to get the treasure chest. I've been playing for a week and at first the puzzle are easy just so you can get the hang of the controls. Later in the game it starts to get a little more complicated, but just enough before you throw in the towel. This is definitely recommended for children and adults.