Samba De Amigo Comments by Kristan Reed
Maracaulous.
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The_Inquisitor
17/09/08 @ 11:00
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The original is still the most I've ever sweet playing a computer game, no Wii title has come close. When you shake the maracas to the music, it's impossible not to start shaking your hips as well. Then it's gets into arse wiggling territory and with more than once person in the room, fun is impossible to avoid.
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escapedape
17/09/08 @ 11:03
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I had 4 copies of Samba De Amigo for Dreamcast (yes, 4 complete sets!), and the maracas/sensor combo wasn't always perfect. In fact, it wasn't until Hard mode that it was such an annoyingly big deal. I regretted selling them all for some time...now that it is back, I can't wait to play it!
@andywilkie35 Comment of the month! You, sir, are a winner! |
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Seriously ... this is very frustrating. Although as a few have correctly stated this will sell by the bucket load and kids and families will no doubt love it they really need to think about developing some decent third and first party stuff for the machine. Ive been a supporter of Nintendo since day one and even I am doubtful (by current standards) that I would bother with what ever they come out with next unless of course they go back to form of doing quality stuff.
I wish them all the best with their financial success and new fan base but Im afraid I dont think that I will be continuing to support them. I just enjoy 360 and PS3 so much more this time around. Boooo! :( |
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crazyhorse174
17/09/08 @ 12:20
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@iago71
Thats the problem though isn't it - as long as Nintendo are making money from all the stuff they're doing just now, they won't ever change their plans and start producing some better quality titles. And games like this will sell by the bucketload because these releases are so and far between that when they do come, the millions of Wii owners will rush out to buy it, regardless of its quality. Then after a few weeks, the Wii will be back in the corner gathering dust again. Its sad really - Nintendo have the potential to convert so many people to videogames and to make the hobby more mainstream, but seem to be squandering the chance. |
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Some of these comments aren't fair.
Samba de Amigo is not a shovelware party game. It's a port of one of the best rhythm action games ever made on any platform. It's as worthy a game as Guitar Hero. That the Wiimote isn't quite up to the job is a great shame. But let's not lump this in with My Pony Adventure. |
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HyperShadow
17/09/08 @ 12:56
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I'm pretty sure it was Opal (the precious stone) Fruits, not Opel (the car manufacturer) Fruits.
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GordonCaladan
17/09/08 @ 14:26
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Looks like my Wii library won't be growing beyond three games anytime soon.
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@ Zander, crazyhorse174
Yes, Perhaps I do like shooters and the whole ethos of the afore mentioned consoles. However, I really miss the Metrioids, Marios, Zeldas and so on ( yes I know that they're out already and I have all of them) but wouldn't it be nice if there was more of that quality fare ? The SNES years were so damn fine as were the 64 days even the Cube had its moments of glory. That I can remember my twenties in that manner perhaps would confirm your point - we are getting too old!!!!!! As I touched on before I still have great respect for their success but just wish they would keep the conscientious attitude we once enjoyed. As you say crazyhorse - its such a crime that they have introduced a new group to the pasture (which is a good thing and it appears that thats what their aim was) only to settle with feeding them mediocrity. What a wasted opportunity. Oh well......... Heres hoping . :( |
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PROPER Wii maracas would have been good Sega, I mean if people will pay £80 for a balance board, surely a pair of maracas would have been welcome?
Oh well, still have the DC original, though last time I tried to play I had hell of a job getting the maracas to work, mind you I only have the cheaper 3rd party ones. |
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I played the Wii version of this game at a private event and was able to get 90% or higher on most songs in hard mode, this review is not accurate.
I've played the original game too, and if you try and play it like the original, you will get frustrated, you have to learn how to play it on the Wii which is slightly different from the original game. |
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@ Smelly....
Yes bellend I think I'm aware of that fact seeing as I have the Dreamcast version. I would go as far as to vouch for the other two gentlemen as well. I think it was pretty clear that we were discussing the general line up and whole situation of a NINTENDO machine. As ever you're splitting hairs. Try reading comments with a broader mind and learn to read between the lines - it's something that comes in quite handy for wholesome adult discussion. Who knows you might even manage to make some decently considered comments on here and - shock horror - gain some respect. Though that I would heartily doubt. Hits ignore poster, leaves discussion. |
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Hmmm, shame about the review, as I loved the Dreamcast game (until one of my maracas broke- I still have it, but never got around to getting replacement maracas).
Still, it's only £25 online, and I consider that worth a short seeing how much I used to love it, so I'm going to pre-order it now. Now all I need is for Sega to make a new Burning Rangers game. Then I'd be ecstatic. (although their track record with NiGHTS and possibly Samba shouldn't really make me hopeful for a great job!) |
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