So I've actually got my hands on a Wiimote and played some games of Wii
Sports (Tennis specifically). Let me just say it's great.. Or to coin a
Mario Hoops phrase "Fantastico!"
I managed just enough games to make a set but it was enough to know why so
many people in the US are raving about Wii sports after launch.
I discovered it was a Myer at lunch and had one quick game of tennis. It was
so easy to pick up the controller and play just like tennis. Learning
curve... almost zero, well except for this guy I watch tonight but more on
that later.
Popped back with Valavien after work for another 3 games (would have been
more if we could have). So with one game up I was a little bit ahead and won
the first game. Game two Valavien had the hang of it and the trash talking
started. Game three we're both fully into it. Overhead smashes, long
rallies, chip shots and volleys from the net. Great fun.. and most of all we
just wanted to play more and we both had a smile on our face. I can see how
people have played it for 7+ hours without a break! Multiplayer is
definitely the key and the mapping to the controller is fantastic.
Then with Myer having a special VIP sale tonight the store was open until
9pm Ness and I popped back after some shopping for a go. First time there
the (somewhat useless) Nintendo girl was endlessly trying to get one guy to
hit one ball. The guy was not terribly co-ordinated, but really how hard is
to work out Tennis!? Has the guy lived under a rock... the ball comes toward
you, swing the racket, hit ball. Is it that hard? For this guy... yes... I'm
only ranting so much because I watch the girl serve ball after ball after
ball only for it to hit the wall with no swing. So after watching 3 sets
worth of serves we gave up (along with many other bystanders) and when back
to shopping. A few purchases later we stopped by and got our go. Game one:
With the extra practice I won, but ness was starting to put up a good fight.
Game two: Ness was on serve and after her second serve she'd worked out the
power serve a few aces later and the game was hers. Game Three: I tried for
the power serve but failed. Went to Deuce, a few advantages and in the end I
won.
Awesome fun, we both loved it. I think Nintendo have come up with the good
packing in this title. It might not be the worlds deepest game but it's
going to be the best party multiplayer for a while!
Like I needed an excuse to want this console more but I think today was it.
The best thing is the console will be there until the 26th November.
So in light of the Multiplayerness and the Looming Launch I think I'll be
having a Wii Play party after launch for sure! Bring your Wiimotes!
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