Wii Sports is a sports game developed and produced by Nintendo as a launch title for the Wii video game console. It is a collection of five games packed with the Nintendo Wii to act as an introduction to the innovative features of the controller. Wii Sports is bundled with every Wii console and includes a compilation of 5 multiplayer games consisting of Tennis, Bowling, Baseball, Golf and Boxing. It is a bare bones, pick your spot, and go a few rounds kind of game and is basic in design with an appealing fun look. Wii Sports is tempting to all kinds of gamers, and non-gamers in general because of its instant accessibility, and it’s also a joy for the veteran gamer because of the innovative control method. It is just the start of a revolution but is neither bulging in features nor graphically impressive, but when you put everything together, you have a fun package that, although better in places than others, is varied enough to keep you entertained for a good while and brilliant in multiplayer mode.
Each of the five games require a different level of energy and skill. Tennis is the easiest game to pick up, and probably the most immediately gratifying. Tennis, like the others, is very pick up and play friendly and an enjoyable experience. It can be played with up to four people in a doubles game and is definitely one of the best games in the Wii Sports line up: simple, great for multiplayer, and lots of fun. You can even get some fantastic attachable tennis racquets that connect to your wii-motes. One of the best ones I have seen are actually made out of a high quality foam, which are safe to use, and are available in various wii sports packs.
Bowling can be played with four people sharing one Wiimote. It takes place in a standard bowling alley, complete with other Miis bowling on other lanes and is very true-to-form and is arguably the most accurately represented mini-game in Wii Sports. It is simple to play, and it’s probably the game that will open up the Wii to people who would normally never play video games. Bowling is the most user friendly and instantly accessible of all the Wii Sports.
The Boxing is the most active game on the Wii Sports disc and can be really tiring if you play it for a long period. It can be the most physically exhausting game of the five, since swinging your fists causes your fighter to do the same. It is also the only game in Wii Sports where you have to use both the Wii Nunchuck and Wii Remote in order to play the game. Boxing in Wii Sports also feels arcade-influenced, although the motion-sensing capability of the Wii seems a bit less accurate here possibly because of so much quick movement. You can now buy some quality padded wii boxing gloves, which add realism and brings you closer to the game.
Golf has arguably the most content and is the best looking game of the group, but it's mechanics are the hardest to use. It is another game that can be played with several people on one controller. The golf is perhaps the most challenging game on the disc, as learning the nuances of the golf swing and how the Wii's sensor bar really only detects the follow-through can make for a more frustrating time than playing the real game outside. It is the hardest game to master in Wii Sports. You can also get a golf extension with these sports accessory packs, so you feel you have a gold club in your hand, rather than a wii-mote.
The baseball consists of batting and pitching, with all of the fielding handled by the Wii. It is by far the longest of the Wii sports games and probably the hardest, as for many people, hitting the ball can be hard to master. Baseball can be played with two people, taking turns between batting and pitching. Again, a baseball extension is available in most of the wii sports accessory packs. These ‘Pair & Go’ sports packs are available from Gold Fusion Electronics, with a choice of 4 in 1, 6 in 1, 8 in 1, or a 15 in 1 pack.
All in all, a great starting game, and one all the family can enjoy!
Each of the five games require a different level of energy and skill. Tennis is the easiest game to pick up, and probably the most immediately gratifying. Tennis, like the others, is very pick up and play friendly and an enjoyable experience. It can be played with up to four people in a doubles game and is definitely one of the best games in the Wii Sports line up: simple, great for multiplayer, and lots of fun. You can even get some fantastic attachable tennis racquets that connect to your wii-motes. One of the best ones I have seen are actually made out of a high quality foam, which are safe to use, and are available in various wii sports packs.
Bowling can be played with four people sharing one Wiimote. It takes place in a standard bowling alley, complete with other Miis bowling on other lanes and is very true-to-form and is arguably the most accurately represented mini-game in Wii Sports. It is simple to play, and it’s probably the game that will open up the Wii to people who would normally never play video games. Bowling is the most user friendly and instantly accessible of all the Wii Sports.
The Boxing is the most active game on the Wii Sports disc and can be really tiring if you play it for a long period. It can be the most physically exhausting game of the five, since swinging your fists causes your fighter to do the same. It is also the only game in Wii Sports where you have to use both the Wii Nunchuck and Wii Remote in order to play the game. Boxing in Wii Sports also feels arcade-influenced, although the motion-sensing capability of the Wii seems a bit less accurate here possibly because of so much quick movement. You can now buy some quality padded wii boxing gloves, which add realism and brings you closer to the game.
Golf has arguably the most content and is the best looking game of the group, but it's mechanics are the hardest to use. It is another game that can be played with several people on one controller. The golf is perhaps the most challenging game on the disc, as learning the nuances of the golf swing and how the Wii's sensor bar really only detects the follow-through can make for a more frustrating time than playing the real game outside. It is the hardest game to master in Wii Sports. You can also get a golf extension with these sports accessory packs, so you feel you have a gold club in your hand, rather than a wii-mote.
The baseball consists of batting and pitching, with all of the fielding handled by the Wii. It is by far the longest of the Wii sports games and probably the hardest, as for many people, hitting the ball can be hard to master. Baseball can be played with two people, taking turns between batting and pitching. Again, a baseball extension is available in most of the wii sports accessory packs. These ‘Pair & Go’ sports packs are available from Gold Fusion Electronics, with a choice of 4 in 1, 6 in 1, 8 in 1, or a 15 in 1 pack.
All in all, a great starting game, and one all the family can enjoy!
