CheatCC says: "This is definitely not the kind of game to recommend to friends. It could have been much more exciting, if the controls were just right. However, the low price-point may be good enough to help some casual gamers decide to give it a try."
From N-Europe.com: "Fledgeling Viennese developer Bplus has been one of the strongest supporters of the WiiWare format, and has succeeded in showing others just what can be accomplished with a small team, a low budget, and a magic pot cooking up some cracking ideas.
However, it appears that Bplus are now straying away from WiiWare and into Wii retail territory, as the team announces the development of Vektor Tank."
The game's only redeeming factor is the co-op mode. At any point, if a second player wants to join in, all they need to do is turn on their Wii Remote and a second Niki avatar is spawned on the screen. When players team up, they can more quickly complete levels and assist each other in getting to harder-to-reach spots in the levels. The only drawback of the mode is that players must tolerate a further zoomed-out view of the stage as they move further away from each another.
Don't be tempted by Niki - Rock 'n' Ball's budget price. The game is partially broken, uninspired, and most important of all, boring.
There is a very good reason that platforming stars are usually equipped with a pair of healthy legs. To accurately traverse the tricky environs offered in many jumping-focused games, you need a hero who can run and leap with precision. In Niki - Rock 'n' Ball, you take control of Niki, who is a ball, and his spherical nature leads to a series of unpredictable rebounds, imperfect leaps, and unexpected deaths. Even with the frustrating control issues, there is still some simple, inexpensive fun to be had in Niki's adventure, which sells for 500 Wii points ($5), but the touchy controls and the increased difficulty of the later levels makes the game tough to recommend.
The Good:
* Only $5
* Cooperative play is fun.
The Bad:
* Controls are imprecise
* Progress is saved too infrequently
* Bland art design.
