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Table Tennis - Clearly the Best Table Tennis game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNi8Z599Vlo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luSftaF-I74
Beach Volleyball - Best Volleyball game that I know of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TktNkh9zTmU
Gladiator Duel -other than SoulCalibur I don't think any other weapons-based combat game comes close.
Disc Golf - tiger woods is the only other game that I know of with Disc golf & this looks to be a lot better
Archery - never played the Archery game in Wii Sports Resort but I'll go out on a limb & say that
this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF0mUPR1Lzs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeJ5IFbEcDM
is better than this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmJdnA8q6-E
Bocce - well look at the competition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB30-ZC-ink
can't wait for a part 2 or DLC with new game modes because they are on a roll.
I'm not a reviewer but if I was this game would get a 10 for being the best at what it does.
Dasimpse
10-09-2010, 19:53
I agree its the most accurate but it doesnt deserve a ten at all for me, it deserves a 7 for the fact that the ps3 is a beast and I would have thought a PS3 quality game would have a career mode etc and more importantly online multiplayer. If it had those then i would agree with you :D
I agree its the most accurate but it doesnt deserve a ten at all for me, it deserves a 7 for the fact that the ps3 is a beast and I would have thought a PS3 quality game would have a career mode etc and more importantly online multiplayer. If it had those then i would agree with you :D
I think in a game like this online would be a bonus but not something that would make it lose points if it's not there same with a career mode because this is a pick up & play game I don't really see how not having a career mode would knock off points, making it through all the cups is pretty much a career mode.
besides I don't think I have ever played through a career mode in a sports game. (besides boxing games)
SupraGaz
10-09-2010, 22:35
Nice thread :cool:
Me and the Mrs have lost hours in this game. Its Brilliant.
Split screen tic tac toe archery is quality.
I don't think this game could support online EVER. The speed of some of those shots, even a 1/10th of a second lag online will kill it. Plus then you have to translate the physics over the internet at break neck speed and if you've played little big planet, the online in that sucked hard.
I'm with Dasimpse, Sports Champions is only an 8 or even a 9 game. So much more could have been done, it is a launch title so i'll cut it some slack plus it's crazy fun. But the real 10/10 thing here is the Move. My standards have been set pretty damn high with Sports Champions, Tumble and The Shoot demo.
I agree its the most accurate but it doesnt deserve a ten at all for me, it deserves a 7 for the fact that the ps3 is a beast and I would have thought a PS3 quality game would have a career mode etc and more importantly online multiplayer. If it had those then i would agree with you :D
Funny how online features dont apply to Nintendo because the party games are meant to be played with friends and family you know like a party. Double standards much? good thing Kincetimals will probably have party chat.
I say it's a 10 because if a stand alone Volleyball game or Table Tennis game came out that played this good it would at least get a 9 , and Sports Champion has 6 games that play almost perfect , it reminds me of the days of NES SNES & Sega when a game was just good & no matter how many years go by you can just start that game up & play it & you don't even be playing it to beat the game you play it because it's fun.
if Super Mario Bro came out in this day & time people would give it a 2 out of 10 for all the things that it does't have instead of looking at what's more important in video games & that's game play & how much fun they are.
I think this is going to be one of them games that you can always just go back and play it even if their is nothing left for you to do.
like Super Punch Out, most of the Mario Games , the old Sonic Games , Tetris, Street Fighter 2 , Marvel vs Capcom 2 , Soul Calibur ,Tekken 2 & 3 Mario Kart 64 & so on ,it might not be in the same class as these games as far as becoming Icons in video game history but it share that same feeling of everything is just right with this game.
I know for me it set a standard for how Motion Controlled Games are suppose to play.
I bought this game for Table Tennis but fell in love with all the games , who would have thought that a Disc Golf game could be so good? & Volleyball. I'm already waiting for part 2 to this game.
DarkVincent07
10-10-2010, 05:22
I am enjoying the game very much for a launch title.
I thought the game would be much worse, and didnt think it would ACTUALLY give me a workout :lol:
I am enjoying the game very much for a launch title.
I thought the game would be much worse, and didnt think it would ACTUALLY give me a workout :lol:
I know what you mean, I'm upto the Ace-800 thing and I gotta rest till I'm at peak physical performance to take him on. Gotta work on saving those lower balls that fly off the table.
DarkVincent07
10-10-2010, 05:38
I know what you mean, I'm upto the Ace-800 thing and I gotta rest till I'm at peak physical performance to take him on. Gotta work on saving those lower balls that fly off the table.
lol half the time im unsure if the game is hard or if im just really unfit/lazy :lol:
At first i never thought i would like playing this game alone and was very disappointed there is no Online modes in it, Today i just received my copy and started playing it and all i can say is : Oh My God !! this is magnificent !! i only played 3 games which is: Table Tennis - Archery - Gladiator. I had a lot of fun and only stopped because my arm hurt a little.But this is really The best Launch Title i ever played because it shows the true potentials of the device + it's a lot of fun.
I seriously considering buying an extra MOVE so i can use two move for the games requires that and also if a friend came over.I'm very disappointed that this game isn't in the starter package in EUROPE instead of this stupid useless demo disc which all it's demos available in the store.
ddPLaNeT
10-13-2010, 21:17
I agree, Sports Champion with table tennis is crack ! very very fun game for the fact that it's soo precise.
The first time I saw the Move system advertised it was for the Archery, and I knew I had to have it, the table tennis looked great and the other games were just cake.
I accually thought that the Disc Golf would probably be pretty boaring, untill I sailed my first frizbee, lol.
For me the control in these games is great, with the tutorials & easy jump in and play system, just makes it that much better. I only hope that other 3rd party developers put the time in needed to get the Move controls right.
Sub-stance1
10-13-2010, 22:04
Decent game. i finally played it last night.
Galvanise_
10-13-2010, 22:27
Massive oversight not to have an online mode.
There would be some legendary Table Tennis matches.
Sony should have known this. *Slaps Sony*
i play ping pong in real life anyone play ping pong and works? i only have eyepet because of my daughter but if it plays like read ping pong im in.
i play ping pong in real life anyone play ping pong and works? i only have eyepet because of my daughter but if it plays like read ping pong im in.
pretty much! besides the fact that the ball and paddle is on TV and not in the real world.
pretty much! besides the fact that the ball and paddle is on TV and not in the real world.
cool im gonna pick it up tomorrow. eyepet was ok daughter loved it. seen the vids for sports champ. im picking it up
Dasimpse
10-14-2010, 06:53
don't get me wrong i think sports champs is great but i would give it less of a review and then when th fully fledged sequel comes out ill give that major props too, but defo the games DOPE!
ManFurismoJive
10-15-2010, 00:55
Have to admit i love it, was really only looking forward to Table Tennis but the other games are good as well although not on the same level as TT, Would give it a solid 8! Would of been a 9 had it online play! One thing though i cannot believe is they left out a Ten Pin Bowling game :o
Do you guys get arm and shoulder pain when you wake up the next morning ?
ManFurismoJive
10-15-2010, 18:18
Do you guys get arm and shoulder pain when you wake up the next morning ?
Yes! I'd imagine the more you play it the more our arms will get used to it.
Yes! I'd imagine the more you play it the more our arms will get used to it.
I really want to play tonight but i probably wont, i'll wait till tomorrow and i'll hope i'll feel better.
I really want to play tonight but i probably wont, i'll wait till tomorrow and i'll hope i'll feel better.
I know what you mean, you sometimes have to take a break even tho deep down inside you wanna keep on playing.
I usually switch to Boccie or Disc Golf between days of Table Tennis.
I want to play right now, but its 3am so i think it isnt best idea
I want to play right now, but its 3am so i think it isnt best idea
I live in an apartment on the 3rd floor so luckily this game doesn't involve running and jumping because that is something I cannot do xD
Next time you load up Disc Golf give it a forward thrust no spin, lol. I did that and the disc flew straight, but right as it was about to hit the net the wind flicked the disc up and back onto the ground. This is in Silver cup.
ManFurismoJive
10-16-2010, 04:07
Have you guys noticed in TT the better you play the harder the game is? If you start playing rubbish and hit average shots the game is MUCH easier and the CPU messes up more, play brilliantly and the CPU starts hitting everything back! It's really strange!
DreDayDetox
10-16-2010, 04:09
I love this game. I thought it would be crap as well based on the accuracy, but so far, this is the most accurate thing ever next to beat sketcher and tumble..the rest are meh. I wish they had an online mode for this. Ping Pong matches online would be so fun, you would never put the Move down for a break cause you're always trying to get better at it. As for workouts, yea, it sure does give you a good workout, and leaves your arm aching the next day if you play for too long. Best advice is to do some weights at the gym or at home if you have any to balance out your muscles. You gotta have both arms hurting, not just one.
Have you guys noticed in TT the better you play the harder the game is? If you start playing rubbish and hit average shots the game is MUCH easier and the CPU messes up more, play brilliantly and the CPU starts hitting everything back! It's really strange!
The game gives you a constant challenge based on your skill level, it helps you improve.
I know what you mean, you sometimes have to take a break even tho deep down inside you wanna keep on playing.
I usually switch to Boccie or Disc Golf between days of Table Tennis.
Archery is overwhelming too, you keep doing the same gesture over and over and as fast as you can
Archery is overwhelming too, you keep doing the same gesture over and over and as fast as you can
yeah it burns especially with only one controller and your playing on 2 players against someone and you're trying to be the fastest lol
higgos22
10-16-2010, 08:22
This is real encouraging thread... I really wanna get Move and especially sports champs
This is real encouraging thread... I really wanna get Move and especially sports champs
I too was hesitated at first especially about SC, but now i'm very happy i got it, it's really fun and addictive.MOVE really gives new experience for gaming.
ManFurismoJive
10-16-2010, 12:58
The game gives you a constant challenge based on your skill level, it helps you improve.
I dont think thats the case, playing like a demon gets you no where, you have to play like an amateur.
kidd0218
10-16-2010, 13:29
This is real encouraging thread... I really wanna get Move and especially sports champs
You could only tease yourself too far, eventually you have to give in with the temptation. Go grab the bundle! Seeing that your from AUS, then also get Sport Champions. Dont mind having one Move controller yet. Just go ahead, give in. hehee
The game gives you a constant challenge based on your skill level, it helps you improve.
Going through Silver really helped me on the Gold Cup. Gold cup is fun, since the training wheels are almost off, you have more control over the ball.
I completed Gold cup yesterday and I havent tried the last cup, platinum was it? I'm on the Ace, something something. The robot, I saw a video versus a guy against him. For me he wasnt that bad, well he did return most of his shots but I could handle him. I guess there's the improvement you were talking about.
Do you guys get arm and shoulder pain when you wake up the next morning ?
When I first got the Move System, I was playing the crap out of Tiger Woods Golf, at work the next day I could'nt fiqure out why my sides were so sore, then it dawned on me, lol.
Going through Silver really helped me on the Gold Cup. Gold cup is fun, since the training wheels are almost off, you have more control over the ball.
I completed Gold cup yesterday and I havent tried the last cup, platinum was it? I'm on the Ace, something something. The robot, I saw a video versus a guy against him. For me he wasnt that bad, well he did return most of his shots but I could handle him. I guess there's the improvement you were talking about.
It's like in Disc Golf, I was playing ok with the AI being worse than me missing some painfully easy shots. Then all of a sudden, I do this crazy long shot and get the point then the AI all out of nowhere got better too matching my crazy shot.