Nintendo Wii Reviews

Active Life Extreme Challenge

Get ready to get active. In Active Life: Extreme Challenge, you’ll throw your entire body into every challenge that comes your way. This innovative game combines an included mat controller with the motion-sensing fun of your Wii Remote to deliver a whole-body experience that gets your limbs moving and your heart pumping, allowing you to enjoy extreme activities anytime.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Fun game, but frustrating controls.
The game is fun. Some of the activities have controls that aren’t very responsive, such as BMX bike and in-line skating, making the games frustrating. Base jumping, kite surfing, jump rope and rock climbing are very fun, and seem to handle well.

Some nice features from Outdoor Challenge were removed from this game. Active points are not available in this new version. When completing personalized tournaments, the minimal passing scores cannot be adjusted either. This means that you may be playing the same event multiple times before you can compete in the next event. This becomes frustrating, when coupled with the bad controls for some events.

Overall, the game is fun, but the original Outdoor Challenge has superior controls and features.

5 Stars Doesn’t include the mat
We already own Active Life: Outdoor Challenge and it is a favorite in our house all the way down to my 3-year old daughter. Because of the fun we’ve had with Outdoor Challenge, I’m interested in Extreme Challenge as well. There are two versions of this for sale. Be sure you choose the right one for you as this one does not include the mat, which is why is costs less. I wanted to mention it since I didn’t see that called out in Amazon’s listing. I think this Active Life line will have more great titles to come.

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Rock Band

Rock out with the biggest guitarists, bassists, drummers, and singers of all time with Rock Band. Tap into your Rock & Roll fantasy as you pick your axe, form a band and tour for fame and fortune, all while sticking to the rock credo of learning your instrument as you go. Instruments available to you are guitar, bass, drums or vocals as you hit the road as either an aspiring superstar solo act, or form a band and jam together in multiplayer action from home or around the world. Either way you will need to master your stage presence through the various game modes and polish your rock chops via the unrivaled Rock Band song list if you hope to make it out of the garage, into the clubs and finally on to the main stage.

Band World Tour Mode – The journey to rock stardom takes you from small town bars to world-renowned venues. Earn fame and fortune along the way to secure rock star necessities A Song List That Goes to Eleven – Built on unprecedented deals with top record labels and music publishers, the mix of remastered originals and covers that make up the epic Rock Band song list puts players in the shoes of legendary artists from day one. In addition to 45 tracks, Rock Band will also feature 13 songs ranging from a variety of established bands to up-and-coming independent artists that can be unlocked as you play through the game. Tracks from – Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Who, Black Sabbath, The Ramones and more

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Fair
My son is not interested in this game yet. Once we purchase the drums he may be more interested in in it.

5 Stars Fun for everyone, better than Twister!
I picked this up with the Wii Beatles release and am so happy to have my kids learning the songs I grew up with! The drums are great, the guitar is better than regular Wii issue. My wife and I held off on electronic games, nintendo, Xbox, all the others because there is no action like the Wii where you stand, jump, and reall move around. Skeptical at fiirst when thei (Wii) arrived, but totally sold now! Don’t wait another day, get one NOW!

3 Stars I may be biased since I played Guitar hero first
As the title states I may be biased since I played Guitar Hero III first, but this game feels less intuitive then Guitar Hero. Although this game has some gem songs that Guitar Hero III doesn’t have, I feel that Guitar Hero III has the superior soundtrack. As I type this I’m getting ready to sell Rock Band 1 and the instruments in favor of Guitar Hero World Tour.

4 Stars Addicting and Fun but missing features
Okay, NOW I get the hype behind this game. It’s great fun and can be quite addictive. The Wii and PS2 versions are missing features that are standard on the 360 and PS3 versions. But it’s still a great game.

2 Stars Fun Game
First, it’s not really a ‘game’- it’s just musical instruments for people who don’t play musical instruments. That said, I dig it a lot. So for the most part, does the family; we each have our own instrument( Microphone, Drums and Guitar- I rock out the drums.) This is probably the only Wii “game” that I play regularly because again, it’s not really a game. Still, as fun as it is, I get the sense from reading reviews of Rockband II, Rockband for other systems (i.e. XBOX, and PS3), or Guitar Hero (any) that this version for the Wii was rather skimpy on alot of aspects. And truthfully, the game is pretty repetitive and not very…optionable, i.e. you just play notes. It would have been interesting to ‘progress’ in the tour mode- like choose and create characters, clothing, etc. The songs are also somewhat limited, and for Wii Rockband, you can’t download like XBX and PS3, only buy TrackPacks, which is a downer. The level of difficulty is good though and it offers different playability once you get through a song with a good handle on it. Still I like it alot, and so does the fam, making it more than likely that I will look into GuitarHero or RB2 in the future. If I’d have had the choice now, I would have gone for RB2. But with no music background whatsoever, RB has piqued my interest.

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Deca Sports

The ultimate sports package! So easy to play and fun to master for casual and hardcore gamers alike! Experience fun filled sports competition across 10 different sporting events. With easy-to-pick up and play controls, DECA SPORTS will make a multi-sport athlete out of everyone in your entire family. Smash, spike and smoke the competition in events. Play in sports never before seen on a video game console system including Badminton, Curling, and Figure Skating. Or unleash the speed demon in you by racing in Snowboarding, Kart Racing or Motocross!The spirit of competition never felt this good. DECA SPORTS takes Wii play to the next level!

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Deca Sports – wii system
This product is a good selection for multiple games in one package. All have enough difficulty to make them challenging without being overwhelming. Also no special equipment is necessary, as long as you have a basic remote. I would recommend for ages teen to adult.

1 Star Worst Wii game ever – DO NOT BUY
I do not own too many games, but I cannot imagine anything worse than this game. The graphics are ok. Music is annoying. The controls are horrible; which makes the gaming experience unbearable.

I have never written a review about anything. This game is so horrible that I wanted to make sure no one waste a penny on it.

4 Stars My 6 year old likes it
Not as bad as everyone says, my son and I have played it for the past few days and we’ve had fun. My son likes the volleyball, snowboarding and badmitten and I like curling and archery. Not a lot to it but it’s fun.

2 Stars Wii Deca Sports
This has lots of neat games, but you can tell its not from Nintendo. There’s a pause from the movement on the controller to when it appears on the screen. Not like in other WII games. Overall, its ok once you get use to that.

2 Stars Worst Wii Game Ever
We purchased this game with high expectations, boy were we disappointed there are only about 2 games that could be considered fun and even then you would have to be extremely bored to enjoy those. I say buy a different game or just save your money.

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NASCAR Kart Racing

Designed exclusively for the Wii, NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Up to four players can go head-to-head, via split screen, in a mad dash to the checkered flag, making NASCAR Kart Racing an ideal game to play with family and friends.

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The Story
Enjoy the thrill of racing as three-time consecutive Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson or choose from 13 additional NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers. Players can also compete as one of 10 original animated characters. Each driver has personal attributes that will determine how the kart will perform on a course, so strategy is key when choosing a driver and a teammate. Teams that work together win championships!

Key Game Features:

• Fun, Competitive Kart Racing For Everyone – Race as your favorite NASCAR driver and compete against friends and family with four-player split-screen action.
• Stay “In The Zone” – Fill your boost meter to trigger a speed burst or slingshot around the track with the help of your teammate in a race for the checkered flag.
• Play 6 exciting new mini games
• Power-Up To Make The Pass – Yellow-flag the competition, throw an oil slick, launch a rocket, and more as you work your way past the field.
• Set Your Sights On The Championship – The competition has taken control of all tracks – now it’s up to you and a teammate to beat each duo and take ‘em back.

Gameplay
The courses in NASCAR Kart Racing feature a vast range of exhilarating terrain. Experience 24 entertaining race layouts that wrap through deserts, freeways, back roads, canyons, junkyards and more. Drivers will also push the pedal to the metal in areas surrounding four popular NASCAR tracks: Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Dover International Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway. Each track in NASCAR Kart Racing can be reversed to provide two unique racing experiences.

Your journey to become a champion in NASCAR Kart Racing begins by competing in 13 series against featured drivers from different racing backgrounds. Defeat the rivals of each series to unlock new courses, drivers, game modes and the next series. Beat all of the events at a track and you will receive a track sponsorship complete with billboards featuring your driver’s face – an obvious statement to your family and friends that you are the top competitor. Race throughout the series to earn the championship title that affords stunning trophies and the glory of being recognized as the ultimate NASCAR driver!

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star way under quality
Got this to complement MySims Racing, an amazingly fun game, but this game was just amazingly dumb, with no sound and music options, which means you have to suffer listening to midi sounding electric “music”…and you wont be able to turn down the 2 or 3 primitive exclamation type sound effects that are repeating continuously. Graphics are cheap, undone, almost 2D.

Plainly unbearable for the musically and visually inclined. Doesn’t worth $10.

4 Stars Great for the whole family
Easy to learn, but still challenging enough to stay interested. My kids love it so we enjoy playing it together. I would definitely recommend it to others.

5 Stars A Great Game for Mario Kart Lovers…
I was looking for an alternative to Mario Kart that wasn’t as expensive… this game is equally as fun with some very cool additional features specific to the NASCAR world. The ‘in the zone’ feature is very fun along with the boosts. I have only had it for a few days but have found it very fun and still pretty challenging. The cartoon nature really gives it the good ‘ol video game feel – which I particularly prefer – why did we all of the sudden get so caught up on wanting our games to look like reality – if I wanted to drive a real car and be held to the limitation of reality, I would just drive to the grocery store. Being able to launch rockets, throw oil, and hit boosters are some of the fun treats that this fun, affordable game offers. I definitely recommend!

5 Stars Lots of fun
I love this game and play it often, graphics are good , overall good game

5 Stars Fun for All Ages
As retired folks, I find this game very amusing. Still a lot to learn on it, but we do okay with it.

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My Fitness Coach

My Fitness Coach is the latest in Nintendo’s impressive line of games that prove video game entertainment can be both healthy and fun. Produced by UbiSoft exclusively for the Wii home game system, My Fitness Coach allows players to create, engage in and even track their very own fitness program.

My Fitness Coach begins by evaluating your current fitness level, and helping you set your fitness goal. View larger.

This game features almost 500 unique exercises so you’ll never get bored. View larger.

Live a Healthier Lifestyle
My Fitness Coach begins by evaluating your current fitness level, and helping you set your fitness goal. Whether you strive for weight loss, core body strength, increased flexibility or something else, the Wii’s unique interactivity will get you there. A virtual personal trainer named Maya will be on hand to not only give you valuable advice to help you exercise right, but will provide pep talks to help keep you motivated every step of the way. There are even graphical charting displays that allow you to watch yourself making progress as you go.

Enjoy Your Exercise Experience
With My Fitness Coach you can customize your experience by choosing your own exercise environment, and picking your favorite type of workout music. There are eight different environments to choose from, and seven different types of music, such as Hip Hop, 80’s, Latin and Dance to name a few. There is even a Meditation Garden feature where you will be guided through stretching and yoga techniques to help keep you limber while you gain strength.

Nearly 500 Workouts Provide Loads of Fun
My Fitness Coach features almost 500 unique exercises to ensure that no two workouts will ever be quite the same. Whether you are in strength training for your upper body or lower body, or are just burning a few extra calories, by choosing your own workout calendar, length of program, and frequency of use you will achieve your goals at the pace that is right for you.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best Exercise Program Yet!
Customized, interactive exercises progress with you at your own rate and keep you motivated. Pleasant coach. Impressive graphics. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT FITNESS PROGRAM!

5 Stars My fitness Coach
Really works is easy to follow. You choose what you want to do and the duration of time to do it.

Avatar talks to you to keep you motivated. As you get into the work out you add new moves and new places to exercise. Great for someone who can not go to the gym.

1 Star Not for beginner
This game isn’t much better than watching an exercise DVD featuring a super healthy coach performing in front of you and expecting you to keep up while you have no idea what you are supposed to be doing. What’s the point? After three tries, I just became too discouraged to continue. Moreover, the game was just plain boring. As Wii Fit demonstrated, working out can be a fun game. There is no reason why working out can not be fun for trying to get off the couch potatoes like me. And believe me, I need a lot of motivation/fun to get my butt off the couch. If the game designers of the future are reading, save the population from dying of obesity by making something a lot more fun and easy to follow a long with. “Saving the population from obesity one game at a time.” When people are doing what they enjoy, they will continue. I will not be continuing on with My Fitness Coach.

5 Stars Good Exercise Workout
I got this game because a friend recommended it. She said to start out with only 15 minutes and she was right. For only a 15 minute workout (if so chosen), it is awesome. You really feel like you worked out in a gym or class. I don’t exercise. I hate it but this game makes it fun. I love the fact that each session is different and has different categories. And no two sessions are the same. I really recommend this game if you want to lose weight because within two weeks, I have lost inches and pounds.

1 Star Not for beginners – buy a DVD instead!
I was disappointed in this product. First off, if you are a beginner like me, many of the exercises may be too hard for you, and unlike a DVD, they offer no modifications. It’s not low-impact, and starts right off with jumping jacks. During the setup, you do use the Wii device to input your weight & measurements and choose a goal. But after that, for the actual training portion, there is really no interaction with the Wii – no reason for it to be a Wii program at all. In my opinion it is not as good as a regular workout DVD. It is much easier to pause a DVD, or replay a segment, than it is on the Wii. And a workout DVD often has 5-6 people, all doing various levels of the same exercises. There are several different environments you can choose to “workout” in, but so what? Every other workout DVD is set in Hawaii or on a beautiful beach somewhere. If you are a beginner or want a low-impact workout – this product is not for you. Save your money – or use it to buy several exercise DVDs.

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