WarioWare Smooth Moves
SCORE: 87
Don’t let the pink colors used on the box cover as any indication of this video game. Men who are real men play this game, and enjoy it. In fact WarioWare Smooth Moves on the Nintendo Wii may very well become on the best video games in the year of our Lord 2007. It is such a pleasure to play a game that requires real interaction, and does not rely on violence as the over used crutch. More than 200 lightning quick micro games are included, and a group of around fifteen are in each level. At first there is not a lot for the player to do, but after each characters section is beaten, more areas appear (including additional mini games).
Players pick a character to play, and get to watch a little artistic cinema (editor: before and after a characters section is finished). The art work in these cinemas are different to say the least. There are plenty of bright colors. Some of the graphics look like they are slightly enhanced from a hand held machine, whereas others show some excellent shine and polish. There are also some very nice images of characters helping out those less fortunate than themselves. One of the characters is a witch who has a little devil with her. Thankfully this was only one out of many, but really not needed in the game, and was startling. There are also some violent images that are over pretty quickly (i.e. using the Wii Remote like a sword to defend against a sword attack, and then striking back at the end).
WarioWare Smooth Moves has crystal clear sounds that are eclectic at best. These sounds work well with the game, and its very strange sense of humor. An example would be a plugging sound as the player guides a finger into a giant nose. Wario is known to be a greedy character, and I was concerned that there would be voice acting in support of greed. Thankfully that was not a part of this game, and my concern was alleviated. I did not hear any bad language in this game at all.
The micro games, mini games, and multi-player aspects of this game can give a ton of replay. There are plenty of extras in WarioWare Smooth Moves to keep most gamers busy for quite a few months. If you find the crude humor, or violent images offensive then that could be the only foreseeable thing to keep you from a lot of replay. This is a game that in my humble opinion is worth your hard earned dollars.
In some ways WarioWare Smooth Moves is a tour on all of the different ways the Wii Remote can be used. Each of these different methods keeps the player on their toes. They all handle amazingly well, and that is a real technological achievement. The mini, micro, and multi-player games are all designed very intelligently. This is a game that I, and others had a ton of fun with.
It is such a relief to me
to see video games on the market like this one that can appeal to a
broad range of family members. Nintendo made WarioWare Smooth Moves
simple to pick up, learn, and play. The crude humor is what I would
classify as tasteless, tacky, and occasionally. I did not find it funny,
nor did I find it offensive. The violence in this game is usually swift,
and also not all the time. The major lesson in this game is to pay
attention, follow instructions, and quickly figure out how to solve the
puzzles. It is also a pleasure to play a game that gives me exercise
while I am gaming. I would love to see a sequel to this game, especially
if even more mini/micro games are included.
- Paul
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 88%
Replay/Extras: 91%
Gameplay: 98%
Family Friendly Factor: 79%
System: Wii
Publisher: Nintendo
Rating: 'E10+' for Everyone 10+
{Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence}
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