Bionicle Heroes

Reviewed by:
Scott Jones

LEGO is the star of the game, but this time around the results are less compelling than they were in LEGO Star Wars. Maybe that's because these aren't real LEGOs, but those extreme Bionicle LEGOs that the company makes to appeal to today's "edgier" crumb-snatchers. Whatever. This third-person shooter showed promise in the PS2 and Xbox 360 versions, but using the Wiimote here just fucking kills whatever fun there is to be had. Maybe that's because you point the Wiimote at the screen not to shoot your enemies, but to steer the screen itself. It's counterintuitive. It's asinine. It makes us want to fart into a hatbox and send it to Eidos. As you progress through the game, you'll find masks that give your Bionicle special abilities, like walking up walls, being able to walk on water, or lift objects via something like The Force. Maxim Pro Tip: We suggest wearing a mask that gives you the ability to not buy this game.

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