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[Randdalf]

GameXplain's review is very to the point: the multiplayer games are unexpectedly fun, the singleplayer games are mainly boring and flawed.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

RMC review snippet (from the place to go for Nintendo news):

I'm honestly worried about Nintendo Land's ability to sell the Wii U to the newcomers. This package is much, MUCH more focused on the regular/core gamer than Wii Sports ever was. I can understand the idea of Nintendo expecting Wii owners to have evolved over the last 6 years, so something like Nintendo Land might make sense as the next step for that expanded audience gamer. Unfortunately, I think they might be overestimating the abilities of those gamers. Wii Sports is being played in nursing homes to this very day. I really don't see that same crowd picking up, understanding and enjoying Nintendo Land in the same way.

With that said, you can obviously tell that Nintendo Land is a blast for the regular gamer. You'll get what's going on here. You'll also have plenty of unique and interesting ways to learn about what the Wii U GamePad does. Nintendo Land is without a doubt, the showpiece for the Wii U and GamePad. This is the title that's going to make you a believer in the tech. You'll be itching to take on some of these control ideas in full-fledged games. You may have written off the title based on what you've seen so far, but I strongly suggest you rethink that stance.

 

[frankie_baby]

Weird how he focused on the single-player. I wonder how many reviewers actually properly tested playing the game with, you know, other people.

I wouldn't be surprised if some reviewers even know what local multi is

 

[KarmaCow]

I almost forgot about how crazy it gets with new console launches.

 

[PezDispenser]

For a lot of people:

I always thought it looked like a great game.

And this proves it!

Oh wait, those are just articles written by a handful of people with numbers attached to them. And they're not even universally positive.

 

[Chairhome]

Joystiq gave it 4/5, not 7/10

 

[Devilgunman]

That's surprisingly positive considering all the trash-talking I've been hearing for a while.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

SteeloDMZ pls

Just stop, man

It's a fuckin' minigame collection. Just be happy it's free.

A mini game collection can't be a great product? hahaha.

You are caring way too much about what other person thinks.

And this proves it!

Oh wait, those are just articles written by a handful of people with numbers attached to them. And they're not even universally positive.

What does a game need then to prove that it's not the "trash" others called it? Your approval?

 

[Barack Lesnar]

7/10s is about what I expected. The lack of much replay value ("gets boring after a couple hours") was also expected. I'm happy I stuck with the standard edition without this.

 

[eternalb]

The reviewer from Polygon says the single player games are its strongest.

Weird. Gamexplain guy said the opposite

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

GameXplain's review is very to the point: the multiplayer games are unexpectedly fun, the singleplayer games are mainly boring and flawed.

Then why a 4/5 for the singleplayer???

 

[Kosma]

Doesn't look good for a launch title.

It's no Wii Sports that's for sure, this won't be bought by the hardcore, won't make soccer moms and elderly folks buy this like they did for Wii Bowling.

 

[The Mana Legend]

A mini game collection can't be a great product? hahaha.

You are caring way too much about what other person thinks.

Guess WarioWare is terrible then. I've been lied to all these years.

 

[BlockheadBrown]

First negative review I have seen so far:

Shacknews - no score

Yes, but it's an Andrew Yoon review. I really don't care for the guy at all.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Wrong thread!

 

[Randdalf]

Then why a 4/5 for the singleplayer???

I honestly don't know! When he was describing it it didn't sound like a 4/5 review.

 

[plagiarize]

I almost forgot about how crazy it gets with new console launches.

fun times

i'm glad NintendoLand is looking good. I factored it into my decision to get the Deluxe WiiU. Sounds like that was a smart move.

 

[grimshawish]

So its actually pretty good? Cool. Not sure if am getting it. ZombiU pack seems to be calling.

 

[mollipen]

Yeah, but according to some previews I gather that single-player attractions are pretty lame compared to multi-player ones.

Well, and that's part of what I'm saying—the single-player games should have been pulled out, and more multiplayer games put in. The multiplayer attractions that are included aren't anywhere enough to carry the entire game as a mutliplayer-focused release.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I have a hard time thinking badly of a 7/10 score for this. Wii Sports and Resort were games that people thought were shallow and unspectacular in some reviews, and yet they ended up being some of the Wii's best social experiences through the system's lifespan.

 

[Of All Trades]

Pretty similar to how Wii Sports reviewed, maybe a tad better

The environment Wii Sports was reviewed in is not the environment the major publications are reviewing Nintendoland from.

 

[Kai Dracon]

I do wonder how much the locked-out Miiverse features will affect the experience. If those provide the equivalent of leaderboards, more social factors in the plaza.

Also, frankly, LOL at Jose Otero saying unlockables are dated and useless.

Anyway, it's about the score spread and the overall reviews I would have expected. No matter how good or bad the package really is, this is not something for the core games industry and people within it. I would agree it's probably pointless for that audience; they're just going to be waiting with baited breath for the most epic games possible and/or the first AAA competitive online multiplayer game.

The constant Wii Sports comparisons are understandable and inevitable, though in a sense, not useful. The unique aspects of the platform seem to be slow burners; the value of which become clearer over time as one integrates it into daily gaming life. It's not really predicated on the shock value of the Wii.

 

[jett]

For a lot of people:

I always thought it looked like a great game.

Going by the reviews seems like it's okay. I think the WiiPlay comparison is sort of spot-on, from what I've seen of the game.

 

[KojiKnight]

Well, and that's part of what I'm saying—the single-player games should have been pulled out, and more multiplayer games put in. The multiplayer attractions that are included aren't anywhere enough to carry the entire game as a mutliplayer-focused release.

Nothing could have gone over worse than a package game having no single player mode at all.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Well, and that's part of what I'm saying—the single-player games should have been pulled out, and more multiplayer games put in. The multiplayer attractions that are included aren't anywhere enough to carry the entire game as a mutliplayer-focused release.

Take out the singleplayer games and you piss off people that don't always have people around.

You have to cover all bases if you want to get the most out of a product.

I'm not very fond of strictly multiplayer games.

 

[eternalb]

Then why a 4/5 for the singleplayer???

He said in the review. Metroid Blast and Balloon Trip made up for the others. If they weren't there, I'm guessing it would have scored lower. It seems like you can easily ignore the bad ones

 

[Biggzy]

I am still surprised this is not a WiiU pack-in title.

 

[Baconsammy]

You are caring way too much about what other person thinks.

Ironic considering who posted the crow picture.

 

[Anth0ny]

I almost forgot about how crazy it gets with new console launches.

Wait till next November. bah gawd

 

[PezDispenser]

What does a game need then to prove that it's not the "trash" others called it? Your approval?

No, that's an entirely subjective assessment and is different for each person, which is part of why it was so ridiculous for you to proclaim how objectively great the game must be based on a handful of reviews and (presumably) no actual experience with the game yourself.

It's every bit as silly to label the game trash without playing it either, but using a couple of positive reviews as some kind of ironclad proof that the game must be great and that everyone who disagrees is wrong is just some weak ass fanboy shit.

 

[codhand]

Going by the reviews seems like it's okay. I think the WiiPlay comparison is sort of spot-on, from what I've seen of the game.

This game looks way better than Play, even if the two are comparable.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Going by the reviews seems like it's okay. I think the WiiPlay comparison is sort of spot-on, from what I've seen of the game.

lol no. Wiiplay got horrible reviews. So far, NintendoLand hasn't.

 

[Backfoggen]

For a lot of people:

I always thought it looked like a great game.

You saved this pic specifically for this thread didn't you.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Metacritic:

Wii Sports Resort - 80%

Wii Sports - 76%

Wii Play - 58%

The reviews are much more in line with the sports titles (so far).

Edit:

NintendoLand is at a 76% with seven reviews counted.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

He said in the review. Metroid Blast and Balloon Trip made up for the others. If they weren't there, I'm guessing it would have scored lower. It seems like you can easily ignore the bad ones

Cool, those two looked like standouts to me too.

I didn't listen to the review yet(only the Mario one from them) but I know he hates Donkey Kong Crash Course and thought the Yoshi game was clever but not too exciting.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

I am still surprised this is not a WiiU pack-in title.

It is a pack-in with the deluxe SKU.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

You saved this pic specifically for this thread didn't you.

Not really, I googled crow served, took me 2 seconds and used the first picture that came up.

Here, try it:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=crow+served

 

[anon_mastermind]

I'm more interested in the multiplayer for this one. If it can provide the same fun as Wii Sports, I'll be very happy.

 

[Baconsammy]

Not really, I googled crow served, took me 2 seconds and used the first picture that came up.

Here, try it:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=crow+served

Should have probably googled what it meant first. You used it wrong.

 

[codhand]

i'd reckon wii sports could be considered a classic, and its avg review was a 76, bodes well for Nland.

 

[Biggzy]

It is a pack-in with the deluxe SKU.

It should be for both. It's a minor complaint to be honest.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Should have probably googled what it meant first. You used it wrong.

Please teach me its real meaning. I'm truly interested in what you have to say.

 

[PezDispenser]

lol no. Wiiplay got horrible reviews. So far, NintendoLand hasn't.

And reviews are all that matters. If you didn't know that already, then you have no business making any judgements about a videogame yourself!

 

[Baconsammy]

i'd reckon wii sports could be considered a classic, and it's avg review was a 76, bodes well for Nland.

Wii Sports emulated motions/sports everyone from kids to grandparents are familiar with. That's the experience that sold the Wii to millions of people that had no interest in buying anything but Wii Sports. These mini-games won't have nearly the same appeal, nor do I think Nintendo thinks they will.

Please teach me its real meaning. I'm truly interested in what you have to say.

Here's a hint: If you say a game is going to be great, and someone else says it isn't going to be great, and then the review average lands within what is widely considered to be the "Average" score range, you don't serve the other guy crow.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

And reviews are all that matters. If you didn't know that already, then you have no business making any judgements about a videogame yourself!

Smartass, look at the thread title and tell me what it says, ok?

Did you see the little word "Review"? Here, let me make it easier for you:

What do you expect people to talk about in a thread about reviews, pancakes?

For fuck's sake. lol

 

[Kifimbo]

Metacritic:

Wii Sports Resort - 80%

Wii Sports - 76%

Wii Play - 58%

NintendoLand is at a 76% with seven reviews counted.

This. I'm not saying NintendoLand will be a gamechanger like Wii Sports, but journalists blaming NintendoLand for not being as great as Wii Sports should remember they were not exactly enthusiastic about Wii Sports back then.

 

[mrklaw]

It's kind of not, though. There are twelve attractions, and only half of those are multiplayer-focused. (Outside of the option where you can take a tour of the part, and have mini-challenges in every game.) I kind of wish they'd go all-out in the multiplayer focus, and not had half the game be single-player.

And I kind of wish they'd done the opposite. So maybe a blend of the two is good.

I don't understand the logic of selling it as a full priced game though, it has pack-in written all over it.

 

[MormaPope]

Here's a hint: If you say a game is going to be great, and someone else says it isn't going to be great, and then the review average lands within what is widely considered to be the "Average" score range, you don't serve the other guy crow.

That's what I was getting at before. Having the attitude of "Eat crow motherfuckers!" for 7/10 reviews is hilarious and like I said, delusional.

 

[codhand]

Wii Sports emulated motions/sports everyone from kids to grandparents are familiar with. That's the experience that sold the Wii to millions of people that had no interest in buying anything but Wii Sports. These mini-games won't have nearly the same appeal, nor do I think Nintendo thinks they will.

mini-game is not a slur, and it can be applied to wii sports too, i agree though about a tacit understanding of the motions involved in playing wii sports though, and how that made it more accessible, but i was merely talking about how Nland is being received critically.

 

[Juken]

About what I expected. Looking forward to some fun multiplayer

Smartass, look at the thread title and tell me what it says, ok?

Did you see the little word "Review"? What do you expect people to talk about in this thread, pancakes?

For fuck's sake. lol

Dunno what is with you and this game, but your bickering with everyone is derailing the thread.