Nintendo Wii Play Review

Overall Rating

The main positive point I can make about Wii Play, and trust me I have chosen this aspect of the amazing gameplay out of a lot of brilliant points that can be made. Is simply, this game involves a social context of gameplay that I would argue exceeds any other game ever made. For example, buy two controllers, and you are involved in great gameplay that involves a game like that of Twista with friends. However, it is widely accepted that the physical enjoyment of the Wii betters any other game made so far.
The next positive point I will make is on the development process of the gameplay that as far as I am aware is not involved in the Wii Sports. For example, you start of at stage one, working your way through very fun levels learning more about the game and what it can do, this can be a bit addictive as you always want to better your gameplay so that you can get to the next stage. However, I would not knock this aspect of the game what so ever as in my opinion this was all Wii Sports needed. I have not yet been actually able to get bored of Wii Sports, highly happy with this game!

So far from playing Wii Play I have struggled to make negative points about it, which is strange for me. I suppose for those who dont want to get addicted to a game (like that I mentioned in good points) then this could possibly be a bad point. However, I personally find this a good points as in my opinion this was all Wii Sports needed.
Second bad point I can mention, which again could be argued to be positive. Is that, stage 3 of the game is table tennis, this is simply pulled straight from Wii Sports, however in my opinion bettered. And as far as I am aware this is the most hyped game of the Wii sports, this is not a negative point at all...
I have become increasingly aware of the difficulty of buying a Wii controller, luckily for me, I have two as my Wii Play came with one, however for those who don't, it seems the only way to get hold of the Wii Controller is through this method.
Summary:
Bad points - Wii Controller.

It didnt take me long to realise once I'd bought the Wii that the new Wii Play game will be just as big as the Wii Sports, which ofcourse everyone is raving about. Therefore I bought Wii Play before it became impossible to get, which was the trouble I had over Christmas with just buing the Wii console. I was going to buy the console simply for friends to play on once they come round, however after using the remote I too got involved with the whole hype of the Wii and found how interesting this new technology was (also due to the fact I only had one controller). I managed to get the Wii Play game for' ' € '£35.00 the following week, and soon as I had played on it I realised why this beats the Wii Sports. The reason being, Wii play involves much more than you average computer game, it involves physical fun, competition but most of all the fun social contect that I have never recieved just through playing a game. Brilliant!
In my opinion this game would be 2% as much as it is with only one controller, Wii Play was obviously made for friends to enjoy together. Even though the game was based on Wii Sports, for example the 1v1 Score board, the amusemant of that the game evokes, for me anyway, is much higher. I would argue the reason for this is simple, the game involves development gameplay, for example as you better your standards in game you unlock games, consequently making you want to play more to achieve even more and more fun through new experiences. Very Clever!
As said, the only negative point I could make about Wii Play is the fact that to be honest its just an edited, and in my opinion bettered version of Wii Sports. For example, the Table Tennis in my opinion has pulled straight from Wii sports Tennis, modified slightly onto a table and put straight into the Wii Play. However, this is negative point is nothing to dwell on as Tennis, as far as I am aware, is the most raved about game from Wii Sports.
I have not yet recieved the final stages of the game, meaning even more fun to unlock!
My general comments ends with the simple conclusion that I would recommend Wii Play to anyone!

P.S As commentated in my bad points, the Wii Controller as far as I am aware is one of the only negative points to make on the Wii Console at the moment. However, as I am reviewing Wii Play this is not a problem considering the fact I got the Wii Controller with the game...
Anyone wanting to buy a Wii, make sure you get as many Nintendo Wii Controllers as you can whenever the opportunity arises as (as far as I am aware) they are becoming impossible to find.

Members' Comments onzEURE's Review

• Lesley Davies on 18th Jan 2008

  I found this review helpful because...we were in two minds about buying a Wii, this has convinced me to buy one!

• KarenTilley on 22nd Jan 2008

  I bought my boyfriend a Wii for Christmas and I love it, but he complained saying he wanted a PS3!

• zEURE on 22nd Jan 2008

  I can understand that, its impossibly to fully complete the needs of a male when it comes to computer consoles and games. As my review says I now have a Wii, but also would do anything for a PS3! I agree with your husband! :)

• KarenTilley on 23rd Jan 2008

  So I should buy him one of everything and then he'll be happy?!

• zEURE on 24th Jan 2008

  I personally would argue that doing just that would certaintly help this matter Karen.
  I personally understand the needs of your boyfriend (sorry I said husband in my last comment).
  Having a Wii and a PS3 would certainly contribute to his needs!
  However the XBox 360 too would help, as surely there can only be so much a man can want?
  P.S I mean no offence in my comments...

• KarenTilley on 24th Jan 2008

  Haha, Well actually no the XBox 360 is the one thing he doesn't want, I was going to buy him one of those the previous Christmas... it seems I cant win!
  Maybe a voucher at any large games console store will be the best option!!

• PoloPete on 24th Jan 2008

  Hey, Karen can I ask what you're boyfriend think's of the Wii so far, I found this review very helpful, but to be honest I want to simply know if it worth buying the Nintendo Wii as I wont buy one just from this review on one game...

• pistolgamer on 24th Jan 2008

  I found this review helpful because... made me order a Wii!

• zEURE on 24th Jan 2008

  Hey Pete,
  Sorry I dont mean to interrupt your conversation, I'm glad you found my review helpful. Maybe I could help a little more? As there are many reviews of the Nintendo Wii Console here...
  http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews102819.html

• KarenTilley on 25th Jan 2008

  Hey Pete,
  
  I think the stubborness prevents him from saying whether he likes it!
  Me and my family think its great entertainment, it certainly beats scrabble!
  But if you want a one player games console I wouldn't go for the Wii..

• bilbo711 on 29th Jan 2008

  I found this review helpful because... It has just convinced me to buy the game.