Active Life Magical Carnival
SCORE: 89
The Active Life series of video games have
been huge. Namco Bandai continue to publish this series, and do it in
different ways. This time it is a mixture of magical things, and the
carnival. If you have ever played any of the Carnival Games video games
then you can understand the atmosphere. Active Life Magical Carnival is
a little different since there is a magician (reminded me of Gandalf),
and a Ghost House.
The ghosts in Active Life Magical Carnival have a comical look about
them. The haunted house atmosphere could scare younger members of the
family. Things like chandeliers falling down, and painting flying at the
player can also be frightening. Other characters like witches are
present. The rest of Active Life Magical Carnival is very bright and
colorful. I enjoyed the circus tent personally. It also has some of the
best games.
The music in Active Life Magical Carnival promotes the total atmosphere
of this home console video game. Completing books resulting in more
people coming to the Magical Carnival. I noticed this in some of the
games because there would be more cheering for me. This little attention
to detail is what makes the Active Life franchise so much fun.
The five themes in Active Life Magical Carnival are circus, parade,
pirate ship, haunted house, and magic fantasy. Combined these provide
twenty-five imaginative attractions. Two family members can enjoy Active
Life Magical Carnival at the same time. You will need the Mat Controller
to play this Wii game. It is a little different from a dance pad.
Active Life Magical Carnival is so kind to families. It starts with easy
games that require minimal physical excursion. You may need to get down
on all fours, but that is easier than running in place. The deeper a
family member gets the more challenging Active Life Magical Carnival
becomes. The best part of this Wii game is the exercise that is attained
in an entertaining way.
I learned to read all of the instructions before playing Active Life
Magical Carnival. This is very important so I could learn how to play
them. I also learned that exercise can be fun. Popping balloons while
riding a motorcycle inside a steel ball can be disorientating, but it is
the coolest thing I have ever done inside a video game. I hope that
Namco Bandai continue to publish games in the Active Life franchise. I
wonder if this series would work on Kinect.
- Frank
Graphics: 79%
Sound: 92%
Replay/Extras: 91%
Gameplay: 97%
Family Friendly Factor: 85%
System: Wii
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Rating: 'E' - Everyone
{Cartoon Violence}
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