Thoughts on couple games

No dominating game this weekend like Twilight Princess. In fact, my game hours were split between several games.

Friday night I bought my first Virtual Console game from the Shop Channel (Side note: after switching to using Channel 11 instead of 6 for my wireless router, I did notice a dramatic improvement in connection speed. Those complaining of slow connection for their Wii might want to give it a try). Partly because I bought the Classic controller several weeks ago in Chicago (only to find that the local Toysrus did have them in stock earlier), but mainly because Super Mario World is an awesome game. =) For those who don't know, I've never owned any console prior to the Wii, but I do remember playing this game at my cousin's place and had a lot of fun with the game. I worried that the A/V output wouldn't work well on my monitor but it turned out okay - probably would be better if I hook my Wii up to a real TV, but it's fine for now. The practice I got from DS's New Super Mario Brothers is definitely helpful. I don't remember blasting through 2 worlds this quick back in my younger days. Oh well - can't complain. However, I might have to try googling for a guide sooner or later though just because I don't remember how to unlock all the secrets. :P

Saturday afternoon I rented the newest Wii game - Sonic and the Secret Rings. I originally planned to buy this game but decided to rent it first to see whether I like it or not - since I've never played any Sonic games (maybe a stage or two from the original Sonic and that's it). Overall the game very enjoyable and quite often I found myself replaying several missions trying to get a better score. Only need to focus on moving Sonic left & right, jump, grind, homing attack... Things I think I can still handle. They added a skill set components to it which varies the game play a bit - you want to equip Sonic with different skills to aid your mission. However, there are a few skills which I have no idea how to use - could use some more instructions there. The sound track is okay - a couple catchy tones here and there but don't think they will become my favorites. The only problem I have is with the scripts and the voice acting - bad! To give a score, I would give it between 7 to 7.5 - meaning I would probably pick it up when it goes down to 39.99, just not now. Since I don't think I'll finish the game before I need to return it, let's just hope that I still remember how to play when I buy the game later. [With Sonic out till later, the debate on which game to buy next broils down to: Trauma Center - 2nd Opinion (Wii), Lunar Knights (DS) and Hotel Dusk - Rm 215 (DS)].

Wrapping up for the weekend is Children of Mana. I bought the game from King Snort prior to trip back home. I played a lot while I was back but really didn't pick it back up after I returned - probably because Wii's dictating all my video game time. Apparently, I was only one or two more levels before I beat the game. However, the problem is that I totally forgot how to play that game. So this weekend I decided to give it some attention and sharpen up by skills. Hopefully Poppen will join Luneth and Link in the next couple weeks.

[Note to self - still have Contact and Rayman left]

One more news before closing off, one of the best DS games is coming out with a sequel this year: 燃えろ！熱血リズム魂 押忍！闘え！応援団2 (Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Tamashii! Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan2). I'll import it, and so should you if you own a DS!