Wii Sports Resort Comments by Simon Parkin
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Can't wait for it, although the fact it's using less appealing sports disappoints a bit, was hoping for all (not just two) of the games in the original to be remade in it. But as a side note, a bit more depth would've been nice. It's 50% of the way through the 'hands-on' before the article actually gets to the point of the game rather than just general conversation, and each mini-game barely gets as much as a name-check. A bit more detail would be appreciated.
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insincere_dave
24/06/09 @ 13:56
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My only pre-order in a LONG time. Any word on whether you can explore the island outside of the minigames yet EG? Any chance of Tennis, Baseball and Boxing being hidden away as unlockables?
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videogangs
24/06/09 @ 14:01
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I'm quite looking forward to this actually, after all the smashing the crap out of things in Prototype and hours logged in Team Fortress and left for dead, something more pedestrian and fun to break out on the weekends is welcome. It certainly seems like the issue of depth is being addressed.
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farticusmaximus
24/06/09 @ 14:04
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Sounds like just what I was after for a sequel - not massive amounts of depth, career modes or anything else to clutter up the brilliant simplicity, but just more game types.
I still regularly play Wii Sports Tennis and Bowling, so buying this is a cert for me. Motionplus control is just icing on the cake really. |
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Bigglesworth
24/06/09 @ 14:15
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Any word on whether you can explore the island outside of the minigames yet EG?
Only if you make the prerequisite walking motions with your arms the entire time... |
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JetSetWilly
24/06/09 @ 14:16
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The core activities list only has 11 items (if you assume there needs to be a comma after bowling)?
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@JetSetWilly
I believe he forgot the dog frisbee in that list. Anyway, really looking forward to this. Me and my family must have clocked a couple of hundred hours on Wii Sports since christmas 2007. Definitely my favourite game for local multiplayer, but I'm sure Resort will be even better with M+ and all the new modes. |
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KrissAkabusi
24/06/09 @ 14:56
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This looks good, but I do hope some of it is simply a prelude to other things ie Wave Race and Pilot Wings
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I'm a bit surprised by the generally negative thoughts on the original Wii Sports at the start of this preview. I've not met too many Wii owners who think of it as any less than a complete blast, and - along with Mario Kart - it's still the multiplayer game of choice whenever we have friends round.
Considering what is meant to do, I think it did (and still does) hit the spot perfectly. Sure it's not overly deep, but the majority just wanted to jump in and play, which it caters for perfectly. On the other hand, with a lot of practice there is a surprising depth and subtlety to the controls, you can squeeze much more out of Tennis, for example, than many would think possible. |
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"true gaming destination". It's always nice to see a reviewer comment on that sense of place that can make a game feel magical. That's a huge plus point for me and looks like I will be dusting off the wii come July. The swordfighting looks like a step in the right direction for the lightsabre dueling we have all been dreaming of.
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Agent_Llama
24/06/09 @ 20:38
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I like the move to a hub around which all the games are based - the original felt very cold and clinical. However I found Wii Sports ultimately a bit shallow for my tastes, definitely best in multiplayer. Number 2 looks interesting but going to try before buying me thinks.
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scouserfuller9
24/06/09 @ 20:52
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Can't wait to get the game it's just the sports that are my slight concern. Don't all look great but I'm sure they'll be ones on there for everyone to enjoy!
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I think, aside from everything else, a big plus point for me with Nintendo games is that they're often set in places I'd actually want to visit. Friendly, bright, happy places with ridiculously blue skies and lush green fields and waterfalls and beaches and puppies all over the place. Some people call this 'kiddy', I say what on earth is wrong with feeling like a kid for a little while? I had the most fun with games when I was ten years old, anything that brings that feeling back is okay with me. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of darkness and grit from time to time, too, but this kind of thing is really refreshing and fun.
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Let's hope as a first party title, this does a better job of showing off the WMP than the EA and Sega offerings have so far. Half the time you're not even sure if the bloody thing's working in Grand Slam Tennis, and from what I've heard Virtua Tennis isn't any better either.
Maybe the device is just filled with old used pinball machine parts. |
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3william56
25/06/09 @ 14:05
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Sssshhhh... don't tell the world that the biggest selling game of all time was based on a con job.
The emperor might be nekkid, but he sold a hell of a lot of consoles (and is still a lot of fun), so that's all right then. |
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Telepathic.Geometry
25/06/09 @ 14:57
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I saw this in the shops today on my way home from work. Is that an illusion? Is it already out?
I'm flat broke at he moment, but I'll stump up the cash for this and Bionic Commando tomorrow to hold me over through the weekend. :) |
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