Sunday, October 30, 2011

MTE reviews: Wii Play Motion

Do you Wii? Four years ago, my family was pining away for a Wii, and then three years ago, our wii wiishes came to fruition. Since then, it's been used mostly by JAM, though Red and Pudge have gotten in on the action with their own "kid wii" games thanks to Sesame Street's fun games. Hubby and I haven't used it as much as we would like to, though after a recent small gathering with some pals to try out a new game, we may be playing more often than before.


Wii Play Motion features 12 games that can be played with 1-4 players, to be used with the new "plus" controllers, that somehow are more sensitive to movements. I'm not exactly sure how it all works, but I can say that I've tried all the 12 games, and the vast majority are big hits and quite fun! We had a few friends over recently to try out the games, but before everyone showed up, JAM and I took some time to try out all the games, also being so kind as to unlock some of the "advanced" levels, too. We're nothing if not accommodating.

Fun can be had bopping garden creatures on the head in Veggie Guardin', but watch out for the Miis who pop up out of the holes unexpectedly! See, fun was had by the guys!



Personally, my favorite game is Pose Mii Plus, in which you have to turn the controller in different ways to transform your Mii's position in space so you can float through odd cut-outs. Think wacky Japanese game shows, Wii-style. Here's an image of the fun game:


Yes, JAM and I have been having fun with that one! I think I need to try Spooky Search a few more times before I write it off, but so far, I haven't been able to get very far... and at the party, we all got too frustrated with the game and moved on to other ones that were a bit more exciting. The idea is cool, where you have to search the space around you to find the escaped ghosts and wrangle them back into the screen. But, none of us could master the way to capture the ghosts... but maybe a little more practice will help me out.

I'm happy to know that if we have pals over and we're looking for an fun gaming option, Wii Play Motion is good for some giggles and group fun!


**Disclosure: I was provided a copy of the game and Wii Remote Plus controllers to host a Wii Play Motion party, along with yummy goodies to serve at the party, some favors for the guests, and a copy of the game and a controller to give away to one lucky guest. All opinions expressed here are my own, based on my personal experiences with the game.


Glee over my Wii,

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