Burn the Rope
Burn the Rope is a Wii puzzle game released in 2010 developed by Big Blue Bubble Inc.. It centers on puzzle, maze, or device solving, rule recognition, and spatial or logical judgment, with controls, information, and pacing arranged around Wii Remote pointing and motion input, the Nunchuk, and Classic or GameCube controllers where supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.5 / 10
About this game
Burn the Rope is a Wii puzzle game centered on puzzle, maze, or device solving, rule recognition, and spatial or logical judgment. Compact stages add conditions and tighter constraints over time, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make its immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Graphics, audio, touch, or pointer feedback need to support decisions directly, while standard-definition output, motion feedback, and interface scale at television distance need to preserve control readability. The genre-specific limitation is that limited explanations, input recognition, repetition, or abrupt difficulty can stall progress. Platform conditions also include the Sensor Bar, remote batteries, motion calibration, peripheral requirements, storage limits, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features from other editions.
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WiiAI review
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Inventive flame puzzles with slightly awkward Wii controls.
Burn the Rope on WiiWare asks players to ignite one point with the Wii Remote, then rotate the rope shape with the Nunchuk so that flames, which travel only upward, continue along its branches. Later puzzles add insects that change flame colour, matching rope barriers and bugs that duplicate or stop a fire. A small rule thereby becomes a lively combination of route planning and timing. More than a hundred puzzles, bonus stages and bronze-to-gold targets offer a forgiving path forward and a reason to return for cleaner solutions. Clear lines and light sound effects support readability, though the presentation is sparse. A direct WiiWare review confirms that pointer-and-Nunchuk input works but feels less natural than the handheld tilt scheme from which the game came. One save slot and no leaderboard also limit convenience. This score concerns the North American WiiWare release, without assuming current store access or importing the iOS controls.
Strengths
- Colour routing, rotating shapes and medal goals sustain play.
Weaknesses
- Sparse visuals, one save slot and less natural rotation.
Who it is for: Puzzle players who enjoy timing and spatial routing.
Play notes: WiiWare controls only; current store availability is unverified.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension 内容量和挑战层次充足。 | Reviewed | 7.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension 简单规则逐渐有深度。 | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension 辨识可靠,气氛朴素。 | Reviewed | 7.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension 移植操控可用但不够自然。 | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Big Blue Bubble
- Publisher
- Big Blue Bubble
- Release date
- 2010
- Platforms
- Wii
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genre
- Tags
- Main Story Under 10 HoursFixed Camera3D GraphicsReplayablePuzzle SolvingShort SessionsSolo-friendlyWarLow Entry BarrierPick-up and PlaySlow Burn
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- WiiWorldwide2010
Game gallery
Sources
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