Nintendo Wii Reviews

We Ski

Do you like to go skiing, but don’t have the time or money to go to an actual slope? Then go virtual skiing with We Ski for the Nintendo Wii. Grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk or step onto your Wii Balance Board to execute perfect wedge stops, shred the slaloms, and negotiate moguls with ease. With an in-depth Ski School and over a dozen lengthy runs packed with jumps, races, and more, you’ll probably never need to go to a real slope again.

Ski with your Mii or a customized character – Use your own Mii, or customize your characters with a host of combinations and more Earn points to buy new skis, gloves, outfits, and other skiing accessories

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Fun but gets boring
It seems fun at first but it gets rather boring after awhile. I can’t seem to get the crouching to work at all. The balance board makes it a little easier to play. So it’s nice to find some way to use the board other than wii fit.

5 Stars We Ski
As a former skier I love this game. Way Cool. Like skiing in my head!!

4 Stars Great fun!
Our 4 year old loves this game. It allows him to mimic skiing motions well.

5 Stars Adventure and Exercise
I am a grandmother and a skier and I love this game. My two little granddaughters could not get enough of it. I think that there are so many amusements and challenges, with ski school lessons, included that it keeps one’s interest. We use this with the balance board and it makes indoor exercise fun.

1 Star 7thof7
Ordering process good, timely delivery, but not happy with the game, White’s ski game is much better.

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EA Sports Active Multiplayer Pack

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House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD is famous for its heart-pounding pace and the great visual detail of the vast armies of unique enemies. Blasting through legions of grotesque zombies and mutated monsters, players will face-off against colossal boss creatures that will test the accuracy and skill of every Wii gamer. It’s what you and Wii have been waiting for.
Two grisly titles from the popular THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD series are being compiled into one action-packed horror shooter for the Wii. This title includes versions of The House of the Dead 2 and The House of the Dead 3 in one package. Players will be able to choose from six game modes, including the standard arcade and time attack options, and there will be single-player campaign and multiplayer modes for two players. Both versions (2 & 3) will feature the original arcade experience, complete with branching storylines, over six ghoul-filled game modes and bonus content. Re-live your glory days in the arcades and mow down packs of clawing, biting undead. Co-op gameplay – Grab a friend and destroy the undead together including Arcade mode and Original mode Gory arcade graphics – THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & 3 RETURN retains the rich arcade graphics you love

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Game Is Good!!!
This is a pretty good game if you like a straight up shooter. It is simple and straight forward which is the reason it is so much fun to play. The controls are on point with the aiming and firing and it is the closest thing to the arcade that I have seen on a console – it is also just as fun. It is worth the $30. Even if you are not into shooting games this game is fun with all the horror and cheesy story line. Nintendo got this game right. This game is good to go!!!

4 Stars A must own for the fans…
While there is nothing new in this offering, it is exactly what it is advertised to be. I’ve kept my Sega Dreamcast around for several years just to play House of the Dead 2. Now it may be visiting the trade-in stack. If you loved the originals on the Dreamcast or at the local arcade, this is a “Must Own” title. This disk contains two great games for the price of one. Many hours of on-the-rail shooting await!

4 Stars Blast from the Past…Literally!
House 2 and 3 has eaten so many of my quarters in the past, so I call this My Revenge on the Coin Op! It is a good representation of the older games, and I love the feel of it with my light gun. But when I share the gun, I think it’s pretty solid even with the Wii remote. All in all, for the price it’s at now, 20 bucks, give or take, it is a no brainer. Or perhaps it’s a brain shooter…as that puts em down quickly! Okay, that was pretty corny, but heck, the game has a chessy storyline. But who cares about the story? This game is pure rail shooting at its finest. Once you beat it, get HOTD: Overkill!!!

4 Stars classic
This game is great fun just as you remember it from the arcade version. I debated between buying this and house of the dead overkill, but because of the price of hod:overkill and the reviews regarding the level of unnecessary profanity, in addition to the overly graphic depictions (such as the ending) I opted for hod 2&3 returns. I have not been disappointed by the choice, espcially since I got it on sale for $19.99. Again, the graphics are great on the Wii and the fame plays just as the arcade version, literally. Using the wiimote as the weapon works just fine. Just as in the arcade game, you get excited because you have killed all of the zombies, but then you see that you are out of credits and out of lives, the game ends and then you have to replay the level-but that is half the fun of it all. At least in this version, you don’t have to keep putting in more money to get more plays. The game is fun playing alone, but even better as a multi-player.

3 Stars Slightly disappointing.
As a kid, I remember playing these two games at the local arcade. I was pro at the games. You gotta admit that shooting zombies is fun.

I beat HOD2&3 in accumulated 1.5 hrs: not even a whole afternoon.Buying the game, you made the commitment of playing it over and over again.

I was disappointed. They made no attempt to touch up the graphics or fix glitches. All they did was take HOD2 PC mode and put it on a disc with HOD 3. There are some fun Training mode things that will help you and ultimately get you an upgrade useable in “origional mode” for NOD2.

Conclusion: Buy it and share it with a friend. It will get old after a month or two.

PS: Aim for the head and shoot everything on screen that is not a hostage! you will unlock secret endings if you score high enough. Use 2.0 caliber bullets in HOD2 in Original mode(I have it in Japanese, so i’m not sure what the translation is in the English version. you’ll know what it is when you see it)

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Naruto Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2

Believe it! Naruto returns to Nintendo Wii with Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2. Developed by Eighting, Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 has an all new original storyline created for the North American audience and features the largest character roster yet for the Clash of Ninja series. The latest iteration of the hit fighting game represents a huge progression from the previous game, including never-before-seen modes, improved visual presentation, and polished gameplay mechanics. Using their favorite characters from VIZ Media’s hit animated series Naruto, players can intensify special ninja techniques or perform “hand signs” mid-battle with the Wii remote; or opt for the Classic or the GameCube controller for a more traditional fighting game experience.

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A brand new storyline specifically created for North American audience will expand on the episodes of the popular television series. Over 30 characters including favorites like Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi along with some new to the Clash of Ninja series and some fighters developed especially for the game. Will feature an original opening movie created by Studio Pierrot. Multiple exciting game modes mean players can fight in story mode, one to four-player multiplayer versus mode, or other new exciting battle modes for the ultimate ninja experience. Intuitive game controls easy-to-learn controls allow players to execute combos and access favorite moves on any controller: Wii remote, GameCube or classic controller.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Many new features and charcters
I think this is a worthy upgrade to the original Clash of Ninja Revolution for Wii. There are several characters that have not been seen in other Clash of Ninja games, either for the Wii or GameCube.

There are also some new features, including the Tag Team fights, where you and an opponent can switch between 2 characters in a fight. Specific pairs of characters can do combo specials that are really cool if you’re familiar with the characters in the anime or manga.

The controls can be as complex or as simple as you want, which is one of the more innovative features of this series. You can use GameCube controllers, Wii Classic Controllers, Wii Remotes and the Wii Nunchuck. You can also take advantage of some advanced controls, like the new Hand Signs, or just skip those and still be competitive.

While I think this game is very fun and love what’s new, I wish they would have done a bit more upgrading to the basic engine of the game. The style and overall structure of the game hasn’t change much since the days on GameCube. I feel like there is room for improvement, but overall this is a solid game that will provide a lot of replay value.

4 Stars A solid game. However it lacks innovation.
This is a good game that has a lot going for it. Nevertheless, I found that it didn’t really feel any different than the previous installment. There is a great selection of characters, and the action is still good. The graphics are nice, however they don’t take advantage of the Wii, and the uncreative story mode still uses the lame 2D sprite cut-scenes. The music and voice work are still nice but also repeated. There are a couple of new gimmicks like throwing paper bombs, that use motion sensing, but they don’t add much. There is also a new tag-team mode which allows unique moves between some characters. Overall, if you have played the previous games this is just more of the same. If you are new to the franchise, this is a good place to start.

Also, for those who care: there is no option for japanese voice-overs.

5 Stars Its great!
My 12 year old has great reviews for this game. He gave it a 5 star rating. He says there are a lot of cool characters and everything in general is liked.

5 Stars hours and hours of fun for my son
My 8 yr old played for hours and hours on this game unlike most of his other selections!He loves it.Its not too hard and and not too easy.

4 Stars Good
Its a pretty good game. Takes a while to get used to the controls and gameplay.

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Sonic and the Secret Rings

Sonic and the Secret Rings gives you Sonic action in a completely new setting. When Sonic reads the book of Arabian Nights, a Genie comes out and tells him the last few pages are missing! Using his magic, the Genie transports Sonic into the world of the Arabian Nights. Embark on his most outrageous journey to date through an expansive 3D world brought to life with realistic water reflections, light bloom, and lifelike physics.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars sonic for wii
This game has some very good graphics, but the game play isn’t great. All that you really do is move side to side, and jump. There are even some level that you don’t even have to move the wiimote or touch a button and the camera does all the work.

1 Star I paid $[...] for this game! $[...]!!!
I’ve been playing sonic since the day he was first introduced to us Sega fans. He came with my first genisis and I’ve loved playing him ever since. Sonic and the secret rings was maybe the second game I had for my Wii. The system was new and had few games for it (funny it still is in the same boat). I picked up sonic because it’s Sonic! this has to be atleast ok good right? I couldn’t have been more wrong. I played this game for about an hour hating absolutely everything about it. This is not the Sonic of past, nor like the Sonic of newer games. This game has no real free play. You can’t explore anything. All you do in this game is flip your wii remote aroud and Sonic moves forward. I mean this game reminded me of those God awful Sega CD games. Matter of fact it plays exactly like them almost. Games like this shouldn’t even be allowed to be produced in this day in age. Pretty much that’s it, all you do is go forward with very little say so in how the game is played. Almost reminds me of Sewer Shark for Sega CD. I was so furious after I purchased this game. After spending $50 dollars I hated it within the first hour. Eventually I sold it for maybe 30% of that. Probably the only game I’ve sold after I brought it. I mean you really have to wonder why they bothered to make this awful game. It’s simple, way to easy, and doesn’t offer any satisfiable game play. This is just an example of Sega cashing in on the Wii hype back than.

5 Stars this game is incredible!!!!
i just got done reading some of the one star reviews of this game because i wanted to know how anyone could be such an idiot – and after reading a few of them [Christ what losers] it’s way obvious – each one of them is exactly the same, “oh, i’m a big wuss and i couldn’t figure the controls so i played it a few hours and returned it to blockbuster, the next day.” well guess what you jackasses i’ve played this game not just for a few days but every level and every mission, i’ve unlocked skills, special attacks and destroyed all kinds of wicked cool bosses and cut the life out of the evil jeanie of the lamp to beat the game, you dumba$$e$ have no idea how mind blowing these levels are, absolutley incredible in every way, a MUST BUY – top 10 – 5 star and A+ game that should be in every gamers wii colection – Sonic and the Secret Rings

5 Stars My nephew loved this
I purchased this for my 7 year old nephew. He was very excited to get this game and has had a wonderful time playing it. There are times when he gets frustrated but, once he gets through the section he off again. Very age appropriate! It’s nice to have a game that challenges him without the graphics that he shouldn’t be seeing.

5 Stars hack link
I recommend reading C. Alfaro “Teo” ’s review for an in depth review of the game.

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Mario Party 6 Gamecube

Party ’til the break of dawn! A bitter argument between the sun and the moon has rocked Mario Party world! It’s up to Mario and his fellow party animals to party hard and end the furious feud! Travel to all-new Board locales from the green branches of Towering Treetop to the sandy shores of Castaway Bay! Use the Mic to command the action in Mic Mini-games like Verbal Assault, Fruit Talktale, and Word Herd! Boards transform, rules change, characters emerge from hiding and mini-games change depending on the time of day!

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Bully Scholarship Edition

Retaining the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PS2 Bully title, Bully: Scholarship Edition takes place in the fictional New England boarding school of Bullworth Academy and tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Capturing the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence perfectly, Bully: Scholarship Edition pulls the player into its cinematic and engrossing world set in the most vile and sadistic setting yet in a Rockstar videogame: the schoolyard. Laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious Bullworth Academy.

Bully: Scholarship Edition comes to Wii, boasting new content, enhanced control features via the Wii Remote, and two player mini-games that make this title appealing to previous Bully players and a whole new audience.

New Content
8 new missions, 4 new classes, hilarious new characters, added two-player mode, new unlockables, and new rewards.

Variety
With 82 missions, 45 lessons, loads of mini games and collectibles, Bully provides over 30 hours of entertainment.

Characters
Over 100 voiced characters to socially interact with among several social groups: jocks, nerds, preppies, greasers, teachers, townies, carnies and of course girls.

Choice
You’re in charge. Decide whether you have a positive or negative effect when interacting or accepting missions; you can say hello to fellow classmates or deliver mean wedgies.

Technological Upgrades:

• New high resolution textures and dynamic lighting & shadow system.
• Faster frame speed makes the game smoother and more responsive.
• Recreated and updated over 3000 textures and character models by hand.
• Improved full screen effects, including dynamic glow FX, improved depth of field, and heat and fire FX.
• Textures uprezzed by 2x or more on Wii with a wider spectrum of colors and detail.
• More pedestrians and vehicles are able to load at once which improves the visual variety of the game.
• Wii controls provide a more interactive way of playing the missions and classes.
• Mini-games, including classes are easily accessible through the menu system.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars One of the Good Wii Titles
I got a Wii for Xmas and after completing Okami, my next task was Bully.

I’ve tried out a few games for the Wii, but so far haven’t really been all that impressed. At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about this game either – it took me one chapter (there are 5 main chapters with a 6th follow up chapter) to really get into the game. But after chapter 1, I was hooked, line and sinker. This is a fun game that let’s you relive your high school years they way you always wanted too. The game would have been a lot more fun if the material was more R-rated….Here’s to hoping they release a sequel in the future.

5 Stars new kid turned forced bully
that pretty much sums up Jimmy Hopkins in a nutshell. so his mom and stepdad drop him off at this God awful boarding school with little more than $50 in his pocket. he’s pretty much left to fend for himself. he’s the new kid, and the school is a total piece of crap, so pretty much he’s the target of everyone’s frustrations…from the school admins to even the nerdy guys. sure you can play it safe and lay low, but there really is no way to get around being…well, a bully. seeing as i never attended a sub-standard boarding school, nor was i ever a menace to my fellow pupils, i thought this game was pretty fun…and funny. Jimmy gets to beat up kids at will. most of the time he’s provoked. i like the fact that you get to do random errands for other students (good or bad) to earn extra cash. let’s face it, how else is Jimmy going to buy soda and clothes. i’ve only played a couple of days, so i haven’t attended all the classes yet. music seems to be the easiest. biology is a killer. nowhere near enough time to dissect an amphibian and actually get something out of the whole experience. one thing i’ve ran into that i don’t like is that you can’t move on to other missions until you complete the present one. i haven’t played long enough to unlock parts of the game that allow you to leave school grounds…hmm, or maybe you can just run away… anyways, this game is awesome. the game play is engaging and the graphics aren’t half bad. i love the dialogue between the characters. they got some good actors for this and they really thought through the whole dialogue process. in other words, the interactions don’t seem totally random like other games i’ve played. i would definitely adhere to the teen rating for this game. this isn’t something you would want an elementary student to think is cool and mimick. i’ve read other reviews where people complained about the time spent watching loading screens, so i expected it to be a total nuisance. sure it can be annoying at times, but i really didn’t think it was that bad. for the amount of detail that needs to load in this game, i didn’t think it was such a bother. this game is definitely worth a buy.

5 Stars The Most Entertaining Game On The Wii… For Now…
First let me begin by saying that this game is by far more original and entertaining than any other game I have played on the Wii as of 02-05-09. Yes, Super Smash Bros. is excellent if you want to repetitively do the same thing over and over again or Mario Galaxy is even great. Lets face it though not much ground breaking change has occurred in the Mario franchise since Super Mario 64. The point being this is something new and full of strange excitement. It also is a quite mature game for the age it recommends which is thirteen and up.

In the game your Jimmy Hopkins, a new student in the elaborate world of Bullworth Academy and its surroundings. On your journey you encounter many objectives such as going to class which includes anything from dissecting animals with your wii remote to keeping a steady beat in music class with a variety of instruments. In all there are ten different classes with 5 different lessons creating easy or very difficult situations. The main problem ends up being time which your are not allowed much of and sometimes poor control of the wii remote because the motion control in the game is very sensitive. Between classes though is when the real fun begins. There are five different chapters in the main storyline of the game with anywhere from 10-15 objectives in each one. Most of these objectives are extremely easy but can get somewhat difficult as the game progresses. Many other reviews have stated that during these missions the loading time increases dramatically to which I agree, but being a PS3 owner this is nothing compared to that. At the most you might have to wait a minute for the game or cut scene to load, big deal. Also I have read about glitches during some of these missions and so far I have only encountered one but it did not prevent me from completing a task. There are also about 20 different mini games and tasks that you can complete after you have finished all the chapters in the main storyline and have completed all your classes. Of course you do not have to wait till both of these parts of the game are finished in order to play the mini games but I would because it leaves you with something else to do once you have completed the main portions of the game and have unlocked the ‘Endless Summer’ chapter of the game. This just allows you do to the mini games and roam around the map without the pressure of Prefects or going to class.

After all is said and done this game only has a few minor errors which should not persuade you from purchasing it. Most of the reviews I have read that are negative seem biased because the writer already judged the game based on how it did on the X-Box 360. The game has many countless hours of entertaining game play and is great for anyone in their teens to adults.

5 Stars Very Good, a very few problems
This is a great game. I got it and I cannot put down the controller. I am currently going through it for the third time and it is great. There is one problem though, and that is the classes. The ones like music, shop, biology, chemistry, and gym, where you are not required to think are great. Math, grammar, and geography however, require thinking and I found them very difficult without the guide, which I purchased. Overall, a VERY good game, but I would recommend purchasing the guide with the game.

5 Stars way better on wii
I played the version on ps2 and was fun

once I got my hands on the Wii version. the fun factor got way better. the game play is more interactive. theirs more missions to pass. due to the fact of the graphics. ok I wont go there. but what covers it is the game play it brings a whole new experience towards the wii.

really fun to play

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