Game Party 2 (Nintendo Wii)

I have two reservations about this game: the controls and the aesthetics. The controls can be frustratingly inaccurate at times, and certainly do not use the Wiimote to its full capacity. As far as the visuals go, most games take place in either a murky arcade or in a murky college rental. Horseshoes and lawn darts take you out to the back yard--the most appealing setting--but are unfortunately among the weakest games. That said, my four year old likes these games, as will most younger children, I believe. Plus, it's a bargain--no small thing these days.

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This game should be banned by the AMA due to causing the proliferation of carpal tunnel. Although fun, every single one of the games has almost the identical hand movement - whether underhand or overhand, you are always moving the Wii remote with the same motion. After playing with my son for about 30 min, I had to take a break and my wrist still aches tonight.

The games are pretty good - although some of them are pretty finicky with a fine line between throwing too hard and too soft. Lawn darts (and I assume horse shoes, which we haven't tried yet) is hard to judge as the dart goes up off the screen and then hits - you just have to guess how hard to throw until you get it right. Skiball seems almost too easy - I just threw the ball as often as I could with a nice, straight motion and I could regularly score above 1000 (which I can't do in real life). The football, toss on the other hand, was almost impossible - at least the first time around.

So for $20, this is probably a good value. Lots of different games, multi-player tournament mode, and the ability to play for tickets to buy more characterization tools are all bonuses. Just be careful how much you play. In my opinion, no matter how touchey the controls or how difficult the game at the onset, it isn't anything that you can't improve on to the point that the game can be quite enjoyable. Just know going into it that you aren't getting some polished $49.99 game and you won't be disappointed.

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OK, Game Party 2 for the Wii

As if Game Party 1 left off with unanswered issues.

If you are older than a fetus, you will be bored with this game within minutes of putting the CD into your Wii system.

Even kids now-a-days need more gaming challeges than this CD could ever offer.

If you spend your hard earned money on this CD, don't blame me.

Check out EBAY, you'll probably find my listing to recoop some of my cash.

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