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Wii Play (Wii)

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Party game for two isn't as good as Wii Sports.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that these minigames for the Wii aren't as much fun as those found in Wii Sports, the game that was introduced with the system. And disappointingly, these games can only be played by two people instead of four. The only minigame that may raise an eyebrow for parents is the Shooting Range game. But it's simply point-and-shoot target practice involving balloons, clay pigeons, soda cans, and even UFOs.

Educational value: Not applicable.
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Violence & scariness: One shooting practice game hits only balloons, clay pigeons, soda cans, and UFOs.
Language: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the Wii gaming experience. Which games do you like on the Wii and which ones are better to play with real paddles, rackets, etc.? For the games you picked up quickly, did they turn out as fun as the ones that were a challenge to learn? Do you like to push yourself to try new games or stick with the familiar? Why?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Like Wii Sports, WII PLAY offers easy entrée into playing video games and encourages those new to video gaming to give it a try. Wii Play offers nine games in either single- or two-player mode. By playing the games in order, you unlock them. The first is "Shooting Range," a game of point-and-shoot target practice involving balloons, clay pigeons, soda cans, and UFOs. Four of the games are adaptations of common activities: table tennis, fishing, billiards, and air hockey. Two others involve matching Miis, the name for the on-screen characters generated by the game or created by you as your avatar. "Charge!" a cow-racing game, and a strategy game called "Tanks!" round out the selection.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Families who've been cutting their gaming teeth on Wii Sports, the game that came bundled with their Wii console, will be a little disappointed with Wii Play.

While the Wii Play games will turn the Wii controller into a fishing rod or a pool cue, the nine games just aren't as much fun to play as those found in Wii Sports, and, lacking depth, the games get old quickly. Wii Play also misses the boat for group play by limiting the multi-player option to two people instead of four.

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Game Details
Available on: Nintendo Wii
Not available online
Genre: Party
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: February 12, 2007
Price: 50
ESRB Rating: E for Mild cartoon violence
This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
 
 

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lovekind
parent of 6 year old
5
 
fine for 5+
It's a ok game but yeah Wii needs better effort for me.
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MarioMii
teen, 15 years old
5
 
Don't worry, Be happy
It's easy to play a minigame with a wii remote.
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chimera
kid, 12 years old
2
 
while my friend is battling his video game addiction, others like me can play it to relax
good for famalies, but dont get addicted like my best friend did. its actually hard to get addicted to, best to just play to relax and chill out with your fam.
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dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
5
 
I think it's better than Wii Sports.
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fredder
kid, 10 years old
5
 
WE play
this game is really fun.I love the game when you shoot the tanks!! it's more fun then pokemon black!and white!
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robot kid
kid, 12 years old
5
 
strange, for a nintendo product
I love the wii!!!! But this is weird to have for wii. STILL, its FUN
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tedobrien98
kid, 13 years old
2
 
An insult to Nintendo, and The Nintendo Wii.
I know that I rarely give a bad review, but by god that game is USELESS!!!! I mean, fair enough, it shows you the ropes and all. But when Santa came last year, the first time I got the wii I had that game, and I was learning how to use it. But I had passed the game before the sun even came up. 10 minutes I'd say is all it takes. The only games on it that are enjoyable are the fishing, the tanks and the find a mii. This game should come free with the wii instead of Wii sports. It is an insult to Wii sports. Being given out for free with the console! (no offence to wii sports. It's a brilliant game worth at least 20 quid)
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spidersmart6
kid, 13 years old
7
 
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Justino4
teen, 14 years old
2
 
All Ages
There is no bad content in this game. All ages.
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happylert
kid, 13 years old
6
 
Fairly fun game is addicting
I enjoy this game, but it isn't the most fun in the world. For instance, the toy tanks, laser air hockey, billiards, "fishing" and table tennis (which is awesomely fun) are addicting, but eventually get boring.
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Smarty1999
kid, 13 years old
2
 
Great Wii Starter Game
Wii play is fun but Wii sports is better. The games are easy to play and this is a good starter game for kids who just go a Wii.
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crackerjack5
adult
5
 
Definately a must-have!
A lot of fun. Some of the games are better than other. Best with a group.
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J.C.
teen, 16 years old
2
 
i thought this game was gonna be better
this game is only fun with 2 people
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Yangy
teen, 15 years old
4
 
Good game to get aquainted with the Wii. Shooting game is fun, with the option of shooting ducks (who comicaly fall to the ground, so no it's not graphic) cans, plates, targets and ufo's. Find a Mii is fun where you play a where's Wally/Waldo type game. I won't spoil the rest, but this is an essential on Wii.
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cverlb
teen, 17 years old
2
 
Tanks!!!!
The minigame tanks is addicting
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ScorpiNi
kid, 12 years old
7
 
Fun for first-time Wii players.
It may get a little boring after a while, but it's still a fun game. Gameplay is hard for younger players, and not a very good party game. It's fun to try and beat my brother's score, and the fishing is addictive, but I only give this 3 stars.
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DPNorman
kid, 13 years old
4
 
The disc is appropriate and worth what it sells for, but not more.
Here are all the games- SHOOTING RANGE- No, it's not violent. But it seems out of place. FIND MII- People say it compares to Where's Waldo. Whether it does or not, its fun for some and boring for others. I like it, but my friends don't. POSE MII- You pose your mii to fit in bubbles. The game isn't hard, and you can go on to other levels if you try, but you probably won't be playing that long anyway, since it's near-pointless game. LASER HOCKEY- If the controls worked better, this would be great. BILLIARDS- This game has essentially no content in it. FISHING- It's a good idea, but it's not really fun. CHARGE- This is a cow racing game that can be quite fun if you understand the controls. TANKS- The tanks are toy tanks; no worries. The game can get really fun at times, but only the kids will play. The games all have different pros and cons.
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Joseph_Star_Wars
kid, 8 years old
4
 
A fun game!
I think Wii Play is so cool! I love it because of the game tank on it! I love the tank game because you can get to the white coloured tanks but only with two players.
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nougat
kid, 9 years old
5
 
Wii Play
Good game, but can get boring. Try out Wii Sports Resort.
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coolkat
kid, 13 years old
2
 
awesome
any age this is cool
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