Wii Sports

July 18th, 2007 Submitted by: Adrian

For those of you who bought an original Nintendo Wii, you would have tried the Wii Sports game that comes along with the entire package. A few of the sports available are; Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Bowling and Boxing.

They are all good fun. I personally love the bowling, tennis and golf games. Apart from working out a sweat, it also promotes interaction esp with the opponent, spectators as well as with the console.

Bowling is pretty realistic and its fun to see how ppl scream and shout at the console hoping that the ball will end up where its supposed to. It definately makes you feel like you’re in the bowling alley. The plus point is that you don’t have to pay expensive lane fees for each new game!

As for Golf, its also nice fun because it creates the feeling that you’re actually playing the game without being in the hot sun. Of course I can’t play real golf for nuts but when I chalk up some experience, I’d try out the Tiger Woods golf game, which seems to be more technical. A little mistake there would cost you dearly! For now Wii Golf is nice and simple and suits my needs Won’t be turning PRO soon I guess.Tennis would have to be my 2nd favourite Wii Sport but it does get a little tiring especially when you’re trying hard to return the perfect shot to your opponent. Plus I have not yet mastered how to perform ACE SERVES yet. There has to be a way to do it right? My nephew does it all the time effortlessly but that’s from just waving the controller left and right infront of him. Not by any means a realistic serve. But if it works… what the heck!

Boxing on the Wii seems retarted. Perhaps I’m not doing it right but the shots are too limited and non-responsive. The system doesn’t seem to detect jabs too well. It also can’t do hooks, upper cuts, body shots & etc. Definitely not the FIGHT NIGHT experience but it does work out a sweat nonetheless.

As for Baseball… well… I suck at swinging the bat. Seem to miss or contact it at the wrong time.  Those who indulge in this are reminded to put on the STRAP. If you happen to lose the grip on the controller, that’s the only thing stopping it from flying at warp speed towards someone or something friendly.  

All in all the FISHER PRICE Mii characters are cute and make the entire Wii Sports experience a pleasure without putting too much seriousness realism in the game. Nintendo has done right by including such a simple yet innovative game that highlights the features of the Wii.

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