Sports Resort Solus Game Wii

There are 12 games in this package (many of which have sub games). They are:

AIR SPORTS

- sky diving - link up with as many of the other skydivers and have your picture taken for extra points, or you can just skydive down and look at the island

- island flyover - pilot your own plane round the island and collect the 80 "i" tokens and unlock extras

- dog fight - the one problem with this game is that one person cannot play against an AI opponent, two people have to play - it is a shame as the game is great fun

ARCHERY - hit the targets as close to the bull as you can - can you spot and hit the hidden targets

BASKET BALL

- 3 point game - play alone or against friends - score as many baskets as you can
- pickup game - play a game of 3 on 3 basket ball

BOWLING - use the "motion plus" to add spin

- 10 pin - try to get as many strikes as you can to rack up the perfect score
- 100 pin - try to knock all the 100 pins down with one ball (I've fluked it once)
- spin control - dodge the obstacles on the course

CANOEING- use the Wii remote to paddle your canoe - yes it is as boring as it sounds

- speed challenge
- verses - even the competition side of this game is extremely dull

CYCLING - use the remote to peddle your canoe ... oops sorry, your bicycle round the island

- road race
- verses - as with the canoeing even competition can't make this any less tedious

FRISBEE - use the wii remote to angle your frisbee

- dog frisbee - hit the target and have your Wii pooch fetch your frisbee back
- frisbee golf - play the Wuhu Island golf course with your frisbee

GOLF - play a number of holes on the islands golf course

POWER CRUISING- use the Wii remote and nunchuk as handle bars to control the movement of your jet ski

- slalom course
- verses

SWORD PLAY - your wii remote is your sword

- duel - fight others
- speed slicing - beat your opponent to the cut
- showdown - use your skill to beat others

TABLE TENNIS - angle the Wii remote to add spin to the ball when you return it

- match - play against a Wii opponent or a friend
- return challenge - how many balls can you return before you miss

WAKEBOARDING - use your skill to perform stunts

The solo play allows you to hone your skills for those days when you take on your family and friends.

The main problem is that every player requires a Wii "Motion Plus" attached to their Wii remote - this is the only game I have (so far) that needs the "Motion Plus". So unless your friends bring their own or you buy multiple Wii "Motion Plus Accessory (Wii)" devices it means that you will have to take turns in passing the Wii remote around, and this can get a little irritating for everyone concerned. If you don't have a motion plus and you still want Wii Sports Resort you can buy them as a bundle - Wii Sports Resort (Wii) with Wii MotionPlus Accessory.

The "Motion Plus" means that rather than just hitting a ball in such as table tennis you can angle the Wii remote to put more spin on the ball and give it a different bounce and angle. This new power comes into its own in the ballgames such as bowling and table tennis, and is especially useful in frisbee and the air sports games.

Frisbee dog is a family favourite, which is made even more fun when you realise that there is music coming out of the dog's bottom. Archery and basketball are also favourites for multiple players. Unfortunately, cycling, canoeing, power cruising and to a lesser extent of wake boarding are particularly boring - even as team sports. Golf was tedious but golf frisbee is great fun.

My personal favourite for solo play is the air sports game "island flyover", although bowling, frisbee, and archery also see a lot of use.

As you progress in each game you can earn "stamps" which are the Wii sports resort equivalent of trophies. Some of these stamps are easier to achieve than others, but the desire to achieve these stamps was what drove me on to collect the full 80 token on the air sports "island flyover" at all three times a day, and kept me repeatedly trying for a strike in the hundred pin game in bowling, and keeps me trying for a 10 strike run in the bowling 10 pin game, and so on.

I use Wii sports resort when I need a break from one of the long story based games such as Tomb Raider and Resident Evil, but if you need something to keep people occupied at a party, at Christmas, on an anniversary, or at a birthday party; are just an excuse to have people come over and visit then Wii Sports Resort is just what you need.

Provides much entertainment for whole family although used mainly by daughter. On the whole easy to use even though she has learning disabilities. Her reactions are not quick but she manages very well.

There are 12 different sports games to enjoy on Wii Sports Resort. The first one is Swordplay and you hold the Wii Remote in both hands as though it were a sword, with the buttons facing you. When attacking with your sword the wider you swing your Wii Remote movements, the more powerful your blow will be and if you are lucky you might hit your opponent off the edge into the water which is great fun. For defending hold your Wii Remote at a angle whilst holding the B Button to block your opponent's attack and knock them off balance.
Wakeboarding is good fun as you try to score as many points as possible by performing acrobatic jumps on the water. For Wakeboarding you hold the Wii Remote with both hands as if you were gripping the handle of a tow rope. You tilt the Wii Remote left and right which tilts your board for the steering and flick the Wii Remote for jumping over the boats wake.
Next we have Frisbee in which you can play with a dog or play Frisbee Golf which is a bit odd. For throwing the Frisbee you need to hold the Wii Remote at chest height whilst holding the B Button and swing it in an arc at the direction of your target, then release B to let the Frisbee fly.
One of my favourites sports is Archery but it is a bit tricky to master. With Archery you use your Wii Remote and Nunchuk. To shoot an arrow you hold your Wii Remote upright whilst hold the A Button. Then on your Nunchuk hold the Z or C Button and draw your Nunchuk backwards whilst taking aim and release your Nunchuk button to shoot your arrow.
I'm not so keen on the Basketball game but it is still fun especially in multiplayer. To pick up and shoot the Basketball you tilt the Wii Remote inwards and press the B Button to pick up the ball then, swing your Wii Remote over your head and give it a flick to throw your ball.
The Table Tennis game works ten time better then what it did in Wii Play and is great fun. With the Golf and the Bowling you have more control with your aiming but the improvement isn't as great because they worked good on Wii Sports.
The Power Cruising reminds me of a great game I had on the N64 called Waverace which was ace. You hold your Wii Remote and Nunchuk as if you were holding the handle bars of a bike. For me this is the best sports game in Sports Resort and Nintendo really do need to give us an update of Waverace please.
Canoeing is fun as you hold your Wii Remote with both hands and do paddling movements from left to right as you pass through checkpoints trying to beat other players.
Cycling will make your arms ache a bit. You start at last place and you must try to overtake everybody to finish the race first. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk you move them up and down alternately which is ok but for me it's one of the weaker sports to play on offer here.
I love Air Sports because the Skydiving and the flying of the plane remind me of the most excellent games I have for the SNES and N64 which is Pilotwings. For flying you hold your Wii Remote in your hand like you would a paper aeroplane. When do the Skydiving the Wii Remote represents your Mii's body!
So there you have it Wii Sports Resort really shows you what Wii Motion Plus can do and is wonderful at the same time. If you have Wii you need this game in your collection because for me it's the most fun I have had with my friends and family since Mario Kart Wii!