Zack and Wiki still need your help ... for only $10

by Phil Larsen { Jul 17th 2008 at 12:30PM }

You know what you've forgotten to do this week? Amidst all that hustle and bustle of E3, you haven't had time for anything else except a few rounds of Smash Bros, possibly to let off some steam after getting all distraught over Nintendo's press conference. You haven't had time to buy any games!

It just so happens that Toys R Us has one of the absolute best Wii games ever at a corking price. We originally thought $19.99 was a bargain for Zack and Wiki, but that price is old news. It's now time to contribute to the Buy Zack and Wiki Campaign by picking this excellent adventure up for $10. You can't afford not to.

Gallery: Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

[Thanks, Mike!]

Tags: adventure, capcom, toys-r-us, zack-and-wiki

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

beaus27 @ Jul 17th 2008 12:41PM

First!! HA!
I picked up Z&W for $10 when I bought SSBB from TRU.
"buy SSBB and get $20 off next Wii title"

Moose @ Jul 17th 2008 12:48PM

Finally! A game I can afford.

Josh @ Jul 17th 2008 1:00PM

I have this game, but the disc was dislodged inside the case before I even opened it, and so it's all scratched up. As far as I can tell, it still works fine, but maybe I should pick up a back-up copy just in case...

meist3r @ Jul 17th 2008 1:06PM

If you can spare the ten bucks go buy this game. The art is adorable and the puzzles are mostly fun and challenging. I admit that the style looks a little childish but it's totally worth the money. I am so disappointed in the sales figures since I desperately want a sequel.

Mr Khan @ Jul 17th 2008 1:09PM

Shit

$10? Now nobody has an excuse

Jules @ Jul 17th 2008 1:12PM

Grr!....this is so damn annoying! In the UK this game is still costing around $50 at it's lowest price and it has been out since January! We will never get these $10 prices and it's just not on! I've wanted to buy Zack and Wiki for months but i'm not going to until it is a more reasonable price in the UK - the same goes for other games like Boom Blox. I'd be better off buying an american wii next time i'm there. :(

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Jul 17th 2008 1:20PM

Poor CAPCOM. I was one of the few people who bought this game for $50 on the day it released. They made the fatal mistake of calling it ZACK & Wiki, not Mario & Wiki.

The Dom @ Jul 17th 2008 1:21PM

Hey! My first time submitting something and it got published! I feel special! :)

Bad Mojo @ Jul 17th 2008 1:24PM

You know.. I fell into the "under appreciated" hype of this game.. bought it for $15 and don't like it one bit.

The puzzles seemed obvious and I was hoping there would be a bit more to the co-op part of it. And the kiddie part of it was a bit too much.

All said... I feel that $15 was a waste on this one.... IMHO

The real downside is that this will discourage future newness. I did my part even though I'm not a fan :P

stinkbug @ Jul 17th 2008 2:37PM

Just curious... did you complete the entire gmae?

scaught @ Jul 17th 2008 1:25PM

I was suckered into buying this because of all the hype. The game was ultimately annoying and pretty much a waste of time.

Now Boom Blox on the other hand, that is a Wii game to buy.

Abscissa @ Jul 17th 2008 1:31PM

Dammit! I read the headline and thought it meant a ten dollar expansion or sequel.

Jimmijam @ Jul 17th 2008 1:33PM

Yes! My 6 year old daughter would love this! W00t!

TWOO DEE @ Jul 17th 2008 5:57PM

have you played it? unless you plan to guide her through the entire game, you probably shouldn't leave her alone with it...tis quite challenging

Jimmijam @ Jul 17th 2008 6:06PM

No, I haven't played it. And yes, I plan to guide her through it. I play all of her games together. Even the Petz series on the DS, to my chagrin.

I just can't pass up the opportunity to play games with her, especially if it's intention resembles the Young Lady's Illustrated Primer. 2 points for anyone who picks up the reference.

Rich966 @ Jul 17th 2008 1:38PM

I just picked it up for $7.98 because it was "clearance" priced at $9.98 which was then reduced by another 20%.

T-MAC @ Jul 17th 2008 1:44PM

I spent $50 on this game and it was worth every penny. At this price it's like they're paying you to play it.

Almadi @ Jul 17th 2008 1:47PM

Let it go, the game aient that good.
Troublsome controls and frail storyline, it's like a watching movie trailers in an uncomfortable seat.

stinkbug @ Jul 17th 2008 2:43PM

Go get it, the game is very good.
Mostly good controllers (although the music bells thing often caused frustration) and great animation style.

Those that hate this game probably would hate every point and solve puzzle game ever produced.

Almadi @ Jul 17th 2008 3:48PM

I did get it, for $40 when it came out. Because of all the hype. Finished it too. Thats why I am saying the game is not that good.

Sonic_13 @ Jul 17th 2008 4:14PM

Why did you feel that the controls were troublesome?

If you are going to complain about an aspect of a game, you need to explain why.

Almadi @ Jul 17th 2008 4:37PM

A lot of the game motions weren't accurate. You would move an inch and Zack would thrust a mile, other times it was the other way around. The twirling the chain bit in the end took 15 minutes to register.
But, I would buy this as a $10 DS game.

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 17th 2008 3:40PM

$10? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.........nope still too much

Seanross @ Jul 17th 2008 4:02PM

This is an awesome game... I played it at a relatives house before. Must pick it up for when I get another Wii

Sonic_13 @ Jul 17th 2008 4:09PM

I want to order this, but first does anyone know of any special Toys R Us promo codes to decrease the price further or get free shipping?

Rich966 @ Jul 18th 2008 9:54AM

Go pick it up at your local TRU store. You wont have to pay shipping and (if it is liuke my store) an additional 20% off.

Shortbuser @ Jul 17th 2008 4:24PM

Well Maybe if it was $9.99 I'd pick it up.

KIDDING! I picked it up! DEALZ YO!

Deozaan @ Jul 17th 2008 4:41PM

I went to Toys R Us (Brick & Mortar) and when they rang it up it was only $7.98!

I bought two! Because even with tax it totalled about what I'd pay to order one online with shipping costs.

$16.92 (including tax) for two Zack & Wikis. Not bad at all!

Kirty @ Jul 17th 2008 6:08PM

I went to their store locator page and found a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $25. Not sure if the code changes per user, so I'll let you do the searching yourself.
http://www3.toysrus.com/store/index.cfm?tru=1&sa_referral=

Ethan @ Jul 17th 2008 6:22PM

I bought it, done about ten of the puzzles, seems to try it's hardest to labour you and the internal logic of the game can be infuriatingly nonsensical. But it is mostly lots of fun and at $10 everybody should have it.

Jasen @ Jul 17th 2008 8:51PM

Thanks for the tip NWFB. Picked up my copy for $7.98+tx. Out the door for less than $9.

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 17th 2008 8:51PM

But I dont want it. If I'm going to buy a puzzle game, I'd rather get something like Layton where I can pick it up, do a few puzzles, turn it off, or use it when I'm traveling long distances.

Im sure its fun, but I don't really need a puzzle game right now, sorry

Polecat @ Jul 19th 2008 1:08PM

Got it for $8.50 yesterday, on my way home from work. I literally got the last copy. I love story in my games, but to be honest, this one gets a lil too wordy for it's own good. Nonetheless, I really like it so far.