In most of my little local multiplayer circles Sportsball is the go to title, where COD:BO2 Zombies / multiplayer used to be the usual pick. Personally I think the game is not really well balanced, but a ton of fun to play. I've played it with several of my non-gamer friends too and most of them seemed to enjoy it after 3 or 4 rounds (once they got a feel for it). There are a ton of games on the eShop and I almost wonder if this title has gotten lost in the mix. For those not familiar with the game I've ripped off the following:
Sportsball is soccer, jousting, and flying birds. In this local multiplayer game, become a squawk jockey and join one of 4 world renowned teams. Each team flies one of their 4 unique birds in order to flap, tackle, dive, and score their way into Sportsball history. Teams clash in 10 stadiums across the world, from historic Melbourne, Australia to the recently constructed Tokyo Space Dome. Play against your friends in over 7 game modes, or customize the options to create your own! Whether you’re playing a competitive two vs. two match, a one on one duel, or a cooperative Rallyball training session, you’ll feel the rush of flying high and the inspiration of the roaring crowd. Not feeling competitive, but want to join in on the fun? Use the Wii U™ GamePad microphone to announce the matches! Give a play by play, or heckle your friends. What are you waiting for? Call up all your buddies, mount your birds, and play Sportsball!
So for you fearless readers my questions are these:
For those that own the title how much play time does it get when gaming with friends or family locally? What do you like about it and what do you dislike about it?
For those that don't own it (but do play local multi-player), why don't you own it? Was the cost of the title too much or did it just not spark your interest?
