Pack your 'chute and get ready to jump into fun with Wii Sports Resort.
When the Wii debuted 3 years ago people didn't know what to expect. Nintendo was taking a huge risk with their motion sensing controls, and bucking trends by ignoring HD graphics and powerful processors. What they came away with was a huge success, catching the attention of gamers and non gamers alike. Much of the Wii's success can be attributed to the bundling of the original Wii Sports with every console. Wii sports helped introduce players to the new motion controls, and showed us just how much fun the Wii was going to be. Now, a new bit of hardware magic, the Wii MotionPlus, has released, and Nintendo has a new Wii Sports experience ready to show us just what this new device can do.
Wii MotionPlus shines in games like Swordplay and Table Tennis.
Wii Sports Resort comes bundled with one Wii MotionPlus accessory. The motion+ is a small device that plugs into the bottom of your Wii Remote adding about 1 1/2 inches in length and a negligible amount of weight. What it does change drastically is the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii system. Every movement, every direction and angle, shows up in the gameplay. Whether hitting a ping pong ball with spin or thrusting a sword through your opponents guard, the motion+ proves it is more than just a gimmicky cash grab from Nintendo.
The fun and competitive gameplay of the Wii Sports franchise continues in Wii Sports Resort thanks to great events and fantastic multiplayer.
The "resort" is located on Wuhu (yes, pronounced"Woo Hoo!") island, and this tropical destination is hoppin! The selection of games has increased drastically between Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. Nintendo brings back past favorites Golf and Bowling with a new island feel...your Mii now wears Hawaiian shirts. Joining these classics are 10 more event categories, which each contain multiple events. Wakeboarding, Skydiving, Basketball, "Power Cruising" (or Jet Skiing to all you normal people), Archery, Airplanes, Frisbee Golf...this game is chock full of new games to play and compete in with some fellow resort patrons. A great competitive experience can be had with new classics Archery, Ping Pong and Power cruising. Or if you want something more fun and relaxing take a tour around the island in your private plane or toss a Frisbee to your trusty little pup. Of course not all is fun and perfect here on Wuhu island. Cycling and Canoeing are 2 games that probably belong on UmmHuh? Peninsula instead of this island. Both feature relatively shallow gameplay and won't hold your attention for long, especially with all the other games shining so bright.
The graphics are what you expect, and that works just fine.
As far as the look and feel of the game goes, Nintendo stuck to what they know. The Mii's look great in the bright colorful environments. The events can change time of day as you play, which makes for some fun, and setting the game on the island is a nice touch. There is lots to explore and it looks good. Disappointing is the total lack of online play, but that is also a classic Nintendo move. It probably wouldn't be that fun to wail on someone in Swordplay without being able to get in their face anyway, but how 'bout some online leaderboards at least. Despite these flaws, the overall experience with Wii Sports Resort is fun and satisfying and considering the fact that it is bundled with a motion+ the $49.99 price tag is more than appropriate.
See you on the Island!!
Wii Sports Resort... Recommended!
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