Monkey Mischief is a true original. Taking the Wii's motion control premise and creating twenty mini-games based on various physical movements, the player can for the first time in history choose from a number of astounding challenges that...Okay, if you hadn't figured it out yet, that's sarcasm. Yes, it's yet another 'party game' for the Wii. Today's theme: monkeys.
Actually, monkeys rather suit this format because they're known for causing trouble and performing crazy tricks - qualities that should make for good entertainment. Monkeys can also maul you quite badly should you give them a dirty look at the wrong moment, but oddly enough the makers of this game decided to skip the latter seeing as it's aimed at players 'aged 3 and above'.
Activision UK today announces six titles in the UK as part of its new 'FUN4ALL' range designed exclusively for Wii. With a choice of astounding adventures, mischievous gameplay and thrilling sports challenges, the child-friendly collection offers something the whole family can enjoy! The six Wii exclusive titles will be arriving in UK stores on 13th February.
Activision Blizzard have revealed a new label to take full advantage of both the Wii's popularity and its target demographic – the family.
The new Wii-exclusive label, Fun4All, will encompass family games and focus on the social aspect of gaming in an attempt to bring family and friends together.
" The new Wii-exclusive label, Fun4All, will encompass family games and focus on the social aspect of gaming in an attempt to bring family and friends together. Activision marketing director"
As if families are broken and only look happy in a family portrait.
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I have two children a lad 9 and a daughter 7 both of whome were quite excited by pitfall and its nice cartoony style graphics.I must admit even i was looking forward to playing it albeit nostalgia purposes.
Now-- however it is being marketed as shovelware and solely for familes, both of my children turn round say " daddy they keep bringing out baby games". Forget the corporate pile of slush and release games that actually appeal.
Piling them into a range and calling them all as one is not the way forward. Pitfall would sell tons more had it had a less babyish cover. You just watch spore wars show you how its done, at least Pax holds a weapon on the front!
Well done activision youve joined the publishers that dont know gamers and upset two small children a the same time!. I just cant help wonder how many other people feel this. Sack your artists and imagineers
Monkey Mischief is another member of the long line of mini-game garbage titles put out for the Wii. Several of the games suffer frame rate issues and the ones that actually work just aren't very fun. The obscenely annoying monkey sound effects will have you going ape sh… bananas. Let's not forget that monkey of a load screen either.
Presenation - 5.0
Graphics - 4.0
Sound - 3.0
Gameplay - 4.0
Lasting Appeal - 4.0
Overall -
