Bit.Trip Runner is a pretty amazing experience that most avid WiiWare followers should probably look in to experiencing. Not only is it amazingly simplistic, but it hits all the right notes (figuratively and literally) to create a rather complete ...
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May 4, 2010
Rage of the Gladiator (WiiWare) Review
Developer: Ghostfire Games
Platform: WiiWare
Previously: Helix (WiiWare)
Control: Wii Remote, Wii Nunchuk & Wii MotionPlus
Cost: 1000 Wii Points
Blocks Used: 294
It’s been a long time since I’ve dived into WiiWare. In fact, it’...
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May 4, 2010
Zombie Panic In Wonderland (WiiWare) Review
Developer: Akaoni Studo
Platform: WiiWare
Previously: First Title!
Control: Wii Remote & Wii Nunchuk
Cost: 1000 Wii Points
Blocks Used: 126
Having recently enjoyed a wealth of Wii Points arriving in my inbox that would work with my Wii console (...
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April 6, 2010
Mega Man 10 (WiiWare) Review
For anyone over the age of, say, 12 or so, Mega Man 9 and its recently released sequel have provided a rather refreshing antidote to the increasingly confusing world of Battle Network and Star Force games. Especially in the case of those who grew ...
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December 29, 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God (WiiWare) Review
When I saw the first images of Tales of Monkey Island, I was conflicted. Yes, more Monkey Island could be good but it could also go terribly wrong. Thankfully, with the final episode of the new Tale behind me I can confidently say this new Monkey Isla...
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November 8, 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood (WiiWare) Review
With this being the fourth episode of Tales of Monkey Island series, you know what to expect by now, so there’s no need for me to go over what the game is about and what to expect. As the series is coming to an end, this second last episode trie...
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October 4, 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: Lair of the Leviathan (WiiWare) Review
The Tales of Monkey Island episodes have been a breath of fresh air. With bright and colourful locations, funny characters and writing, developer Telltale has been very good at keeping the Monkey Island feeling throughout with these titles.
The first...
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August 23, 2009
Tales of Monkey Island: The Siege of Spinner Cay (WiiWare) Review
These Tales of Monkey Island episodes are truly spoiling us. We waited years for a new game in the series, and now in just under a month we get our hands on another jaunt. Tales of Monkey Island: The Siege of Spinner Cay is the second episode in the n...
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August 20, 2009
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (WiiWare) Review
The story is presented through humble cinematics. The imagery of course is akin to what you’d find on an Ancient Greek vase. Nyx, an immortal goddess leaves her utopian paradise on a quest to reunite with her lost friend Icarus. The world is a d...
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July 7, 2009
Tales of Monkey Island – Launch of the Screaming Narwhal (WiiWare) Review
Avast! It's been nearly nine years since Guybrush Threepwood Mighty PirateTM and the Monkey Island series has been seen- the video game arena has changed since 2000’s Escape from Monkey Island was released and the world needs more adventur...