Review: Wii Play for the Wii
Posted by The Gamer on December 11, 2007
Okay so you really enjoyed the Wii Sports that was bundled with your Nintendo Wii, and then you see Wii Play, you are thinking; you will love this one too! well odds are, you were right!
I’ll go through the various mini games because they are not ALL great.
Shooting Range is like a modern version of Duck Hunt, and shows that while the Wii Remote isn’t quite the same as using a light gun, it’s possibly better, because the technology allows fire in quicker succession, and doesn’t require the screen to flash. The game itself is as fun and varied as any game featuring single shot targets on a static screen could be, with multiple rounds of varying difficulty, this is one of my favs.
Find Mii is a little ‘Where’s Waldo’ type game, where the object is to point and click on the right Mii(s) in various crowded situations. A game for those afraid of the more action-intensive experience, but personally, not my cup of tea.
Table Tennis is a simple version of the sport, requiring the user to simply point where they want the paddle, hitting is automatic. There’s still some strategy, as you can whip the pointer in any direction to direct the ball or add spin. This one does have a fun factor, but you will find yourself enjoying most of the other games much more.
Pose Mii is another pointer game, where you must match up a posed Mii character to silhouettes in the background, this time taking the rotation of the cursor into account. This one in my opinion is the worste game in the package.
Laser Hockey is a pointer based version of the classic Air Hockey. Now, this one i couldnt put down, its alot of fun.
Billiards is a surprisingly in-depth 3D billiards game, where you push the remote forward just like a pool cue to make your shot. this is the most fun I’ve had playing pool in a long time.
Fishing is a race to catch the ‘featured’ fish, using the Remote much like a real fishing pole. This one is fun, but you’ll find it to be old fast.
Charge is the world’s first cow racing/scarecrow booting sim (translation – racing game with targets to hit) using the Wii remote on it’s side as ‘handlebars’. Personally I didnt have much fun with this one.
And Tanks, which is a modern version of the classic game Combat. Now, this one is the most fun I have had in this package
So all in all, I give Wii Play, an 8 out of 10.
