You have to layer the vocals by manipulating the volume of the other loops. When you record with the mic, you're just laying down your own vocals over a completed mix. With some practice and good timing it can work really well. It's a little tricky but not too bad. There's no way to import your own loops as far as I can tell.
@NINTENBOY - have you tried shooting us an email and asking us to feature some games you're curious about? We might just do it. We offer 100% review coverage of Nintendo's download services and usually hit most of the Wii exclusives, but when we miss one you're interested in, let us know. Or hit the forums! Cheers!
@Darel - that's a shame, because there's some very good party games out there. I hear Disney Guilty Party, which we reviewed earlier this week, is a great example. Maybe board games aren't your thing, but that's different.
The game is fun but totally average in every way. It's also funny, but not as funny as it thinks it is. Still, it's fun to play with some casual gamer friends.
Enemy troops exist in the medium difficulty too, you just can't shoot them. There are no weather conditions that affect gameplay as far as I could tell. You can choose between three weather themed environments to play in though (Arctic, tropical, and desert).
@supercommando440 - the game does not track your wins or losses, but you are awarded some arbitrary medals for completing certain tasks (defeating the AI on certain difficulty levels, winning with a certain time limit, etc). These are assigned to the profile you create, which you can name and choose an avatar for. There isn't a story or anything resembling a progression system. . As you put it, it's "play a round and that's it". As for the replay value, it is infinite in the same way a classic real-life chess game's replay value is infinite (or poker, Monopoly, etc). .
Rummikub itself is a time-tested fun game. I was reviewing this iteration for DsiWare, which is subpar compared to similar parlor games on the service. Please refer to our scoring guide, where a 5 is defined as "average" - and in my opinion, this game is as average as average can be. Thanks for your comments!
@Motorbass - I wouldn't say it's better than Jam Sessions, but they both do certain things better. Music On gives you the ability to play individual strings, many chords, and automatic accompaniment, but Jam Sessions has much better control options, mic support, and some licensed music to play with. I recently saw JS for 4.99 in a bargain bin, so either choice isn't bad
I've been using Jam Sessions to guitar-on-the-go for years now. For someone that can't read music it's a great way to figure a song out before you actually learn to play it on a real guitar. This sounds deeper than Jam Sessions, can't wait to see for myself
Here's what Nnooo told us: Owning myNotebook: Blue, Red, Green, Carbon, Tan or Pearl each opens a theme. Carbon does not open a bonus theme in Carbon and so on (you get the idea). Use the application (write a lot, start the app up a lot) Own Pop+ Solo myDiary and myPostcards don't unlock anything for the notebooks, but themes in myDiary will be unlocked by ALL prior Nnooo products and by using the app. I hope that answers your question, sorry for the late response!
I'd like to see an improved Duck Amuck, it was fun but with some improvements and the tablet it could be epic. The Okami, WarioWare, and Ivy the Kiwi series might benefit from this too
This game is hard to find where I'm from. I was gonna pick it up as a gift, and I checked GameStop, Toys R Us, Wal-mart, K-mart, and Best Buy. Most said they won't be getting any in because they didn't have any pre orders for it, but Best Buy said they'll be getting 2 copies in a few weeks. I live in a decently sized city so it was kind of surprising that it's just not available.
I really hope that it comes out stateside in November at $199.99. However, Corbie thinks it's gonna be more expensive, so that makes me nervous. I guess i think that since he's held it in his hands, he has a better idea of what it'll be.....also, my bet is on no dsiware transfers. It's disappointing, but 3dsware will help soothe the pain _
I just played Chrono Trigger on the ds, and a direct sequel like they did with Final Fantasy IV: The After Years would be awkward and only accessible to hardcore fans..... that being said, make it 500 points with extra downloadable content and I'm sold.
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Re: Review: FlingSmash (Wii)
Mmmmm I love salt. I want popcorn.
This was a major disappointment. Such wasted potential!
Re: Podcast: NLFM Episode 10: Fear Your Tears
Great episode! I jammed to it while cleaning the house, before sitting down to play games. Butter Building ftw!
Re: Lots of Monkey Business in New Donkey Kong Country Returns Trailer
I've been playing the original on VC as a warm up. Can't wait for Sunday! Hopefully the co op and vs modes return
Re: Review: Mix Superstar (WiiWare)
You have to layer the vocals by manipulating the volume of the other loops. When you record with the mic, you're just laying down your own vocals over a completed mix. With some practice and good timing it can work really well. It's a little tricky but not too bad. There's no way to import your own loops as far as I can tell.
I'm still playing the heck out of this!
Re: Reggie Wonders Where Metroid: Other M Sales Went Wrong
I think people were put off by how cinematic and story driven it is, which makes no sense. Maybe they thought it was trying too hard? What a shame.
And Morgan Webb's ridiculous review on G4 didn't help!
Re: Review: Adventure In Vegas: Slot Machine (DSiWare)
I like DSiWare.
Great review, Jacob! I laughed out loud a couple times.
Re: Review: Astro Bugz Revenge (WiiWare)
@MikeyMikeMike - sounds like the game owned you. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. Fester's Quest kicked my butt
Re: Review: Oops! Prank Party (Wii)
@NINTENBOY - have you tried shooting us an email and asking us to feature some games you're curious about? We might just do it. We offer 100% review coverage of Nintendo's download services and usually hit most of the Wii exclusives, but when we miss one you're interested in, let us know. Or hit the forums!
Cheers!
Re: Review: Oops! Prank Party (Wii)
@Darel - that's a shame, because there's some very good party games out there. I hear Disney Guilty Party, which we reviewed earlier this week, is a great example. Maybe board games aren't your thing, but that's different.
Re: Review: Oops! Prank Party (Wii)
The game is fun but totally average in every way. It's also funny, but not as funny as it thinks it is. Still, it's fun to play with some casual gamer friends.
Re: First Retail DS Karaoke Game Instructs Players to Just SING!
I would buy this in a heartbeat AND play it in public.
"It's too late to apologiiiiize, it's too laaaaate la la la"
Re: Review: Paul's Shooting Adventure (DSiWare)
I had a lot of fun with this one. Such a shame it probably wont grab a lot of attention.
Re: Review: Peg Solitaire (DSiWare)
I I like that they put some unusual characters in the game. Why not, ya know? Nice review!
Re: Nintendo Bringing 2D and 3D Mario Games to 3DS
Yay for me! Yay for us all!
Re: Review: Family Party: Fitness Fun (Wii)
Sounds good for a large party where no one will be playing for long. Hopefully the price is low.
Nice, detailed review!
Re: Features: Fear In Gaming
The lake monster in Resident Evil 4....shiver. This was a great read. Thanks Mr. NECRONOMIKaplan!
Re: Review: Silent Hill Play Novel (Game Boy Advance)
This sounds cool and different. I'd give it a shot if I had the chance (and a translator). Nice review, Dave!
Re: Features: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life - Volume 2
This made my morning. For some reason I lol 'd so hard at #21
Re: Review: DuckTales (NES)
Thanks for all the great comments guys! This game is so fun. I want-need the soundtrack so bad. Amazon theme ftw!
I'm definitely reviewing Mickey Mousecapade at some point, and Rescue Rangers if I can find it. I remember it being really fun too.
Re: Review: Armada (DSiWare)
Enemy troops exist in the medium difficulty too, you just can't shoot them. There are no weather conditions that affect gameplay as far as I could tell. You can choose between three weather themed environments to play in though (Arctic, tropical, and desert).
Re: Review: Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (DS)
I think I'll pick this up, I haven't sunk into a Final Fantasy game in a long time. Nice review Corbie!
Re: Review: Rummikub (DSiWare)
@supercommando440 - the game does not track your wins or losses, but you are awarded some arbitrary medals for completing certain tasks (defeating the AI on certain difficulty levels, winning with a certain time limit, etc). These are assigned to the profile you create, which you can name and choose an avatar for. There isn't a story or anything resembling a progression system. . As you put it, it's "play a round and that's it". As for the replay value, it is infinite in the same way a classic real-life chess game's replay value is infinite (or poker, Monopoly, etc). .
Rummikub itself is a time-tested fun game. I was reviewing this iteration for DsiWare, which is subpar compared to similar parlor games on the service. Please refer to our scoring guide, where a 5 is defined as "average" - and in my opinion, this game is as average as average can be.
Thanks for your comments!
Re: Review: Rummikub (DSiWare)
@slapshot82 - thanks!
No quotes from Kelly Rowland songs, anyone?
Re: Review: Shantae: Risky's Revenge (DSiWare)
Great review Corbie! And the 10 is well deserved, I can't put this game down. It's just fun!
Re: Review: NBA Jam (Super Nintendo)
Man I used to play this all the time with my brother. The graphics haven't aged well at all! We loved it though.
Re: 3DS To Get Revamped Online Shop
What a great news day! Can't wait to have a 3DS in my hands!
Re: Sakamoto Wants to Know Your Metroid: Other M Thoughts
@Kid_A - this, exactly.
Re: Review: Music On: Acoustic Guitar (DSiWare)
@Motorbass - I wouldn't say it's better than Jam Sessions, but they both do certain things better. Music On gives you the ability to play individual strings, many chords, and automatic accompaniment, but Jam Sessions has much better control options, mic support, and some licensed music to play with. I recently saw JS for 4.99 in a bargain bin, so either choice isn't bad
Re: King Dedede Returns in Latest Kirby's Epic Yarn Trailer
Saw this on reddit and it sums up exactly how I feel about this game. DANCING KIRBY <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) and repeat... <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<) <( ' ' )> (>' ')> <( ' ' )> <(' '<)
Re: Strum Along with Music On: Acoustic Guitar Next Week
I've been using Jam Sessions to guitar-on-the-go for years now. For someone that can't read music it's a great way to figure a song out before you actually learn to play it on a real guitar. This sounds deeper than Jam Sessions, can't wait to see for myself
Re: Telltale Jolts Us with 1.21 Gigowatts of Back to the Future Character Art
Man this is heavy!
Re: Prepare for a DSi and XL Price Crash Stateside
$200.00 for the 3DS is likely, but 189.99 would be amazing!
Re: Review: myNotebook: Carbon, Pearl and Tan (DSiWare)
Here's what Nnooo told us: Owning myNotebook: Blue, Red, Green, Carbon, Tan or Pearl
each opens a theme. Carbon does not open a bonus theme in Carbon and so on (you get the idea).
Use the application (write a lot, start the app up a lot)
Own Pop+ Solo
myDiary and myPostcards don't unlock anything for the notebooks, but themes in myDiary will be unlocked by ALL prior Nnooo products and by using the app. I hope that answers your question, sorry for the late response!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Developing Two Titles for uDraw GameTablet
I'd like to see an improved Duck Amuck, it was fun but with some improvements and the tablet it could be epic. The Okami, WarioWare, and Ivy the Kiwi series might benefit from this too
Re: Review: And Yet It Moves (WiiWare)
I'll pick this up, sounds fun. Nice job Jon.
Re: Review: Ivy the Kiwi? (DS)
This game is hard to find where I'm from. I was gonna pick it up as a gift, and I checked GameStop, Toys R Us, Wal-mart, K-mart, and Best Buy. Most said they won't be getting any in because they didn't have any pre orders for it, but Best Buy said they'll be getting 2 copies in a few weeks. I live in a decently sized city so it was kind of surprising that it's just not available.
Re: Latest Pokemon Titles Top One Million Preorders in Japan
I wonder which version is more popular?
Re: Podcast: NLFM Episode 8: Have You Heard Captain Falcon's Theme Song?
Anamanaguchi.....amazing. Podcast....amazing!
Re: Samus Narrates a Trip Down Metroid Memory Lane
@Mercenary55- this
Re: Features: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life
Random emails ftw!
Re: Review: TURN: The Lost Artifact (DSiWare)
@Kcalby - cheers!
Re: Aya and the Cubes of Light Defies WiiWare Laws of Gravity
I hope she moves more quickly in levels with different gravity. Definitely interested in this one
Re: Art Academy Paints a Pretty Picture Inside UK Top Five
I learned a lot from First Semester, so I might pick up the cartridge at some point.
@ Victoria - very cool gallery
Re: Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vignette Unmasks the DS Version
Sounds fun. The cartoon is pretty good, so with some luck, the game will have some decent thought put into it
Re: Get Ready for a Story Mode Full of New Pokemon in Black & White
@Otaku the luvdisc pokemon is a good point. And does this mean no new eevee forms?
Re: 3DS Coming to Japan by October
I really hope that it comes out stateside in November at $199.99. However, Corbie thinks it's gonna be more expensive, so that makes me nervous. I guess i think that since he's held it in his hands, he has a better idea of what it'll be.....also, my bet is on no dsiware transfers. It's disappointing, but 3dsware will help soothe the pain _
Re: The Latest Lost in Shadow Trailer Materialises
Wow this looks pretty fun
Re: Crystal Monsters
This sounds cool! I'll wait for the review though
Re: Hey Square Enix, Let Obsidian Develop a Chrono Trigger Sequel
I just played Chrono Trigger on the ds, and a direct sequel like they did with Final Fantasy IV: The After Years would be awkward and only accessible to hardcore fans..... that being said, make it 500 points with extra downloadable content and I'm sold.
Re: You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat for 101 Shark Pets
I wish they would do something like this using Pokemon on dsiware