ilomilo, the puzzle video game developed by SouthEnd Interactive for Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 was well received by critics who reviewed it, based on the scores it received after its release. The video game is focused on two characters named Ilo and Milo who have an affinity for puzzles. Each day, these two Safkas are visiting a park to solve puzzles, but one day they are separated. The player’s task is to help Ilo and Milo who have to solve over 40 puzzles; however each time, the goal is to help Milo and Ilo to get together.http://blog.ilomilo.com/
ilomilo was released on January 5, 2011 and Mahalo Video Games Team reviewed the game, in a video published on YouTube. Awarding four points out of five, the reviewer praises the game’s controls which are easy to use and understand, and the complexity of each puzzle. In fact, the game’s complexity increases with each level, therefore players will start the game by solving basic puzzles, and will finish the game on hard difficulty. Mahalo’s reviewer also points out that the low price of the game makes it a “great value” title.
Ilomilo for Xbox 360 Reviews
On 1UP, ilomilo received ten points out of ten as well as a positive
feedback from the critic who admires the challenges from this game. On IGN, the game was reviewed by Daemon
Hatfield who awarded eight points out of ten. The game’s score was affected by
the ratings it received for gameplay (7.5) and for the lasting appeal (7.0).
Both scores suffered because ilomilo’s multiplayer mode doesn’t support the
online play option and, according to the critic, this is "disappointing".http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/114/1142705p1.html
Nine points out of ten were awarded by Eurogamer, which considers that ilomilo may be "the most beautiful puzzle game".http://blog.ilomilo.com/ Additionally, the title received the “Game of the Week” Award. Sixthaxis also gave nine points to this title, specifying that the game offers:
“Some sublime puzzles, coupled with a striking visual style, should
shoot this game to the top of wishlists of anyone with even a passing interest
in the genre.”http://blog.ilomilo.com/
ilomilo Video Review
Above is Mahalo’s review for ilomilo, the arcade puzzle video game which was released on January 5, 2011. The critic examines various aspects of the game, mentioning what this title misses and why he gave four points out of five. The game was rated E for Everyone and was published by Microsoft Game Studios.
