Good game, but very easy. All you have to do is keep to the rythm and anyone can do that. I would give t 6 out of 10.
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Wii Music
(2008, Video Games - Music, Rated E)
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Intuitive game too simple for music gamers.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Wii Music was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this music game doesn't contain any inappropriate graphics or lyrics. It's simpler to play than other music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but it may not provide enough challenge for those used to playing those competitive games.
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What’s the Story?
A word of warning for Guitar Hero or Rock Band fans expecting a similar experience with Nintendo's WII MUSIC: you might be very disappointed. While you get access to 60-odd instruments, can play songs or "jam" with virtual musicians, and even record your performances for prosperity, this game lacks depth. However, young children and players who love fooling around with music might find the format intriguing, for a while.
You don't actually play any notes in Wii Music; rather you simply move the motion-sensitive Wii Remote or nunchuk controller to create musical riffs. Your movements create an improvisation to a song. There are five ways to play instruments: hold the Wii Remote and nunchuk like a guitar (with hands outstretched) and strum away; play the drums or piano by holding the two controllers like drumsticks (alternatively, you can play drums using the Wii Balance Board for your kick drum and hi-hats, but it's not an easy endeavor); a violin-like control scheme by pressing the B, C and Z buttons while moving the Wii Remote left and right; or trumpet- or flute-like control with the Wii Remote up to your lips and pressing the 1 and 2 buttons.
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For those used to playing the current popular music games where you "play" notes on musical instrument controllers, the play mechanic of Wii Music may feel dumbed-down. Rather than playing notes, you just move around the controls to simulate playing. Players may also find that the music quality and selection is disappointing. Instead of studio recordings, the music featured in the game is MIDI instrumental versions. The selection of songs to jam with doesn't include current music, rather players select from songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Ode to Joy, The Entertainer, Every Breath You Take, and La Cucaracha. There are also video game soundtracks from Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
Admittedly, Wii Music is more fun with up to four friends or family members jamming together in front of the same TV (each handling a different instrument). Plus, the ability to send a composition electronically to friends and family members who have the game (and who can then tweak the composition by adding new sounds) is a good idea. You can also partake in various mini-games, though some are better than others (sorry, but the one in which you conduct just isn't fun). While Nintendo tried to create a mainstream music game that anyone could pick up and play, it missed greatness because the notes are all laid out for you in advance and the music is a cheesy selection of poor quality songs. We tried Wii Music out with a couple of kid-testers and the game held their interest for only a short while.
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Released on 10/20/2008, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for N/A)
ESRB rating: E (for N/A)
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- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
All you have to do is keep to the rythm.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
uhhhhh
this game is really easy to play but might seem only slightly hard for kids 4 and under. and the game i only played it once and i hated it!!!! this game was ment for kids 4 or 5 to 8 or 9 but not any older than that. PS: one of the resons this is perfect for littler kids is it can teach what kind of instruments are which and can SOMEWHAT teach them how to play them.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Interesting but not a long-term game
Wii Music is easy to pick up and charming in its own right but interest wanes due to the lack of any really coherent game mode. Think of it more as a toy than as a game. Everyone once in a while we all play around with it but its not a big family game (a la Mario Cart).
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
a disapointment
the game was a disapointment it wasnt fun. and kids five and under might find it a little hard to play.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Childish
My little sister used to love this game! I think it's too easy and childish for me to play.
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| 67% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 33% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
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