Nintendo Wii Game Reviews

[Admiral50]

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IGN gave Excitetruck an 8.0. I played it today, it's outstanding.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746278p2.html

Closing Comments
I'm more of a Burnout and San Francisco Rush fan than a Gran Turismo and Forza gamer, and Excite Truck for Wii is definitely right up my alley. Excite Truck is clearly a first generation console game that will, without a doubt be outdone in the Wii system's later years. But as a game that bursts right out of the gate as a launch title for the system, Excite Truck is a fulfilling, fun, energetic arcade-style racer that features a good balance of technology and technique. There are a few spots in places that could have been filled, like its weak two player option and trick system, but overall this game definitely pulls off the intense racing rush that quality arcade racers offer.

For those who played it, does it feel like Midway's old 4 Wheel Thunder? I loved that game!

[TheMatrix31]

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I'd love to get ExciteTruck since I love ExciteBike, but....even beyond these reviews, I'd have hard time believing there's much of a total replayability factor about it. I don't know.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I'd love to get ExciteTruck since I love ExciteBike, but....even beyond these reviews, I'd have hard time believing there's much of a total replayability factor about it. I don't know.

I think it would be a great game to get once it hits the Nintendo Player's Choice price.

[CaptainZombie]

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I'd love to get ExciteTruck since I love ExciteBike, but....even beyond these reviews, I'd have hard time believing there's much of a total replayability factor about it. I don't know.

If it had the track editor like Excitebike then yes it would be worth it. I haven't heard if it does or not.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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If it had the track editor like Excitebike then yes it would be worth it. I haven't heard if it does or not.

It doesn't and according to IGN's review of the game, there isn't a high replay factor. To me, it seems like it would be a good game to pick up for 20 bucks in a year or two.

[Flawless]

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Rayman Raving Rabbids Review
A collection of clever and engaging mini-games that will make you laugh.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746378p1.html

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[CaptainZombie]

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It doesn't and according to IGN's review of the game, there isn't a high replay factor. To me, it seems like it would be a good game to pick up for 20 bucks in a year or two.

Yes, for $20 or less this game does seem like a good price.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Rayman Raving Rabbids Review
A collection of clever and engaging mini-games that will make you laugh.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746378p1.html

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This game just looks flat out fun and sounds hilarious. I might have to pick it up sometime in the future.

[CM1847]

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http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/928519.asp

Zelda reviews are popping up, looks like it lives up to the Zelda name and hype.

[CaptainZombie]

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9.5

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746691p1.html

Closing Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is, in my opinion, the greatest Zelda game ever created and one of the best launch titles in the history of launch titles – second only, perhaps, to the at-the-time ground-breaking Super Mario 64. It is also one of the finest games I have ever played. The experience is made better and not worse on Wii. The Wii remote and nunchuk add accuracy and speed to exploration and combat for a heightened sense of immersion. While the game has just about everything going for it, including improved controls, a long and engrossing quest, brain-teasing dungeons and some beautiful graphics, it's not perfect. The difficulty has been upped over Wind Waker, but I wish it were harder still – the boss fights are oftentimes too easy, for example. Additionally, while the visuals are generally impressive, some textures remain blurry to the point they are noticeable. And finally, I still question why Nintendo refuses to add either voice work to the side characters (especially since Twilight Princess features such an improved, dark storyline) or orchestrated music to the soundtrack.

Nintendo's new console ships with Wii Sports, which effectively demonstrates a new breed of games only possible on Wii. The Zelda franchise is equally exclusive to the machine and Twilight Princess is must-see, must-play and must-own entry into the series that proves over and over again why Nintendo is the best developer in the world.

[CaptainZombie]

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Madden 07 Review = 8.5
Better with motion control?

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746697p1.html

Closing Comments
As far as launch titles go, Madden 07 for Wii is a very solid first effort. The game includes all the options as the other console versions including lead blocking, create-a-player/team/fan, hall of fame, tons of training sessions including two minute drill and NFL network, and a full-blown franchise mode just to name a few, and throws in an intuitive learn madden tutorial, multiplayer competitions including the amazingly addictive 2-on-2 and Y.A.C. Attack, as well as tons of motion control specifically built for the Wii-mote and nunchuk. There are still a few issues with kicking and big hits that could be a bit more polished, and the general stigma around Wii is that some people will love it or hate it simply because it offers new gameplay over improved graphics, but the game is simply awesome despite the countless naysayers out there.

Madden 07 offers a faster and more brutal game of football, and the added motion control makes pulling off complex football maneuvers easier than it’s ever been. The game is constantly offering pointers to newcomers as well, whether it’s in the on-the-fly tutorials accessible at any time during a game, or in the success/failure prompts that tell you instantly if your motion was too early, too late, or dead on. Madden 07 leaves definite room for improvement, but it’s a tremendous leap in the right direction. If Madden 07 is any indication expect EA and Nintendo to become very, very good friends this generation.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I'll look forward to the next Fight Night.

[ESPNdeportes]

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Madden 07 Review = 8.5
Better with motion control?

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746697p1.html

Closing Comments
As far as launch titles go, Madden 07 for Wii is a very solid first effort. The game includes all the options as the other console versions including lead blocking, create-a-player/team/fan, hall of fame, tons of training sessions including two minute drill and NFL network, and a full-blown franchise mode just to name a few, and throws in an intuitive learn madden tutorial, multiplayer competitions including the amazingly addictive 2-on-2 and Y.A.C. Attack, as well as tons of motion control specifically built for the Wii-mote and nunchuk. There are still a few issues with kicking and big hits that could be a bit more polished, and the general stigma around Wii is that some people will love it or hate it simply because it offers new gameplay over improved graphics, but the game is simply awesome despite the countless naysayers out there.

Madden 07 offers a faster and more brutal game of football, and the added motion control makes pulling off complex football maneuvers easier than it’s ever been. The game is constantly offering pointers to newcomers as well, whether it’s in the on-the-fly tutorials accessible at any time during a game, or in the success/failure prompts that tell you instantly if your motion was too early, too late, or dead on. Madden 07 leaves definite room for improvement, but it’s a tremendous leap in the right direction. If Madden 07 is any indication expect EA and Nintendo to become very, very good friends this generation.

Not gonna buy it this year, but next year I'll definitely buy Madden on the Wii. I'm hoping the new control scheme will revive what has become a declining interest in Madden in recent years for me.

[Goffs]

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I'll look forward to the next Fight Night.

same here it should be fun and great exercise...i have the PS2 cam with that motion game i forget the name at the moment but it had a nice little boxing game in there and it was pretty physical....

im looking forward to all the future FPS as well

[Misfit]

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I'll be getting Madden and Zelda tomorrow, should be a fun day of football.