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Wiiality Setting In

Submitted by on October 27, 2006 – 6:01 am5 Comments

wiisportsplay.jpgWith the launch of the Wii drawing ever closer, the gameplay is getting less enthusiastic reviews. Up till recently, all the hype has made it sound like the Wii experience will be earth-shattering, making it the most fun system ever. Bit-Tech says that, while gameplay is intuitive (at least for Wii Tennis), it may not be as revolutionary as we hoped. They ponder whether or not the Wii will end up as nothing more than a novelty.

It has been mentioned in many outlets that the Wii will not be tiring to play, because for example, you could cast your Zelda fishing lure by either swinging your whole arm, or just flicking your wrist if you choose. The Bit-Tech reporter says that he swung his arm and couldn’t get the lure out there, but a simple flick of the wrist sent it sailing. He says it is actually easier to play sitting down and doing some wrist work than standing up and getting really involved. Perhaps this means that the Wii is not quite as magical as it seems, if it doesn’t translate small and large motions equally.

While the Wii is certainly a new experience, maybe the time has come when the hype’s going to die down and reality will set in – the Wii isn’t the perfect gaming experience.

  • J B Cougar

    Amazing. This Bit Tech “review” spread across the net like wildfire, with Blog headlines like “wiiality setting in” “wii reviews becoming less and less enthusiastic”, etc etc etc. It’s everywhere now, predictably. Doesn’t really reflect well on the Internet age, IMO, that one story from some unknown site can do this much damage. People piled on this like some kind of desperate circle jerk. For the most part, I’ve seen a majority or positive first impressions. People really do like to focus on the negatives, don’t they? If it bleeds, it leads.

  • Subnet6

    JB, you’re right, as usual. :)

    Also, I would like to add that while many initial reviews have been quite positive, they are not without their complaints. Most people realize this is not only a new system but a system that is trying something completely different. The learning curve for devs is going to be VERY steep. The best thing about this system is not that the launch games are going to be earth shattering. The very idea of that is what is causing this derailed hype train to begin with. The best thing about this system is its POTENTIAL to give gamers and devs and alternative platform to try new things. As a gamer this is incredibly exciting. I don’t really care whether or not Excite Truck is the greatest racing game ever, or even if Twilight Princess is better than OoT. What I care about is that devs see this system and get an idea they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.

    Yes, there will be negative reviews, and no the system is not perfect. Anyone who expects it to be is kidding themselves. Nintendo has had two very rought console generations and seems to be moving in a good direction with the DS. I really hope it translates well to consoles. If it does, we will all be in good shape next gen.

  • Subnet6

    Also, I would like to give Kudos to Aeropause.

    Once again, you prove you are classier than other blog sites (a la destructoid). You proved that this is a topic that could be covered without spinning it into a negative anti-Wii commentary to support your own opinions.

    Admittedly, the bit-tech article wasn’t actually negative overall, in fact, there were parts that were quite positive, but none-the-less, as JB said, this has gotten a lot of coverage and a lot of bad coverage to boot. Thanks Aeropause for posting something a little more objective on the matter.

  • James (Aeropause)

    In contrast, I think having the ability to play from your couch will save the system. Forcing people to jump around and wave their arms will get old really quickly.

    Anyone who thought it would be “magical” must not have ever been of legal age the last time a new console was launched.

  • Subnet6

    I agree James. I think over time though that genres will develop that cater to different play styles. Games like Wii Tennis, I think, will take on a DDR style role in the library serving those individuals who want to play a more active game. Likewise, I think most games will better cater to the traditional and seated gamer.