noname2200 on 03 July 2009
Mise's mini-reviews:
Mega Man 9: Since I'm a Mega Man nut, I can't really not like it, but the game stands on its own as a top-notch platformer as well. The graphics are great with their retro style, the music gives MM 2 & 3 a run for their money, and they even managed to keep the gameplay fresh instead of falling into the same pit of staleness the later NES games did. It's a bit tough for ones first MM game, but it won't break anyone, at least after a few (dozen) tries. The only downsides I can see are the length (only 12 stages) and IMO pointless microtransactions for the addons. Other than that, no real complaints.
World of Goo: I was positively surprised by this one, even after the insane internet hype. The puzzles in the game are interesting and creative, the graphics have quite a bit of personality and quirkiness (I like it) and clarity, so you can always see what you're doing - though a Zoom function would have been nice. The music is really nice: I think I liked all the pieces in the game, which is really rare for me. The game also has quite a bit of challenge in it, especially if you want to finish all of the obsessive challenges (IIRC) or actually compete with your Tower of Goo. As for the controls - they simply work. 'Nuff said. The price is a bit steep for a WiiWare game, but IMO it's worth every point.
LostWinds: The controls make this game IMO. They're different from most other action/adventure games I've played, since your character can't really do anything but walk - you're controlling your character indirectly thru a wind spirit. And they really work - intuitive, sharp and flexible (?) - what more can you ask for? The graphics also have this cutesy oriental feel, which always works for me - and the music, while rare, works just as well. The only problem with the game is its length: you can easily beat it in a single sitting, which makes the 1000 point price tag seem a bit expensive. But if you have the points to spare, it's worth a try.
Bomberman Blast: Hey, it's Bomberman. You'll like it if you like BM games, and vice versa.
Toki Tori: I'll fill you in on this later since my ear hurts like a bitch ATM. But worth a purchase if you like puzzle games, especially since it's quite cheap for a WW game.
