Mario & Sonic Impressions

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Game_boy said:
I would say it is very fun, graphically suited for the situation, clearly designed for the Wii and has Mario and Sonic IP used to great effect while not interfering with the game itself. However, I don't think it is worth full price, in the same way that Link's Crossbow Training, Wii Sports and Wii Play aren't.

It is only worth buying if you already have Zelda TP, SMG and MP3:C and still have money left over.

If you are a hardcore gamer - I agree completely.

But if I was recommending one title for a "party house" - I couldn't recommend any of the above (definitely not Zelda or MP3:C). Possibly Galaxy, but M&S would definitely be in front of it as a recommendation. The 'average person' would have a lot more fun with M&S.

(i.e. my brother would never play Galaxy - but I think he would love M&S...).

Its a great companion to WiiSports. 

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I agree on the money issue - but its more of a general concern. Back on the GC, I typically payed $100 (sometimes even $110, and maybe once $120) AU for a game.

Now, I'll never pay $100 for a Wii game. Getting most for $80 at the most, and many for $70. I think I managed to pick up Metroid for $60 (what a steal...).... or maybe it was $70.

I'll happily pay $70 for M&S - but no way I will pay $100 (reserved for maybe ONLY Galaxy).

Most places have M&S for $80 at the moment - if I can find it for $70, its mine. I think I saw it for $75 at BigW...