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06 October 2008
Don't overlook this game!
2 of 2 found this helpful The game makes up for in play what it lacks in graphics. Sort of bucks the trend of the realistic looking sports games on other systems like xbox or PS3. Unlike MLB 2k08 in which you smack homeruns in every at bat with no name players, power pros is more realistic rewarding only good aim and timing. The interface works well with the remote and gives you the option of using the remote to swing the bat and pitch by actively swinging. If you want increased difficulty (ie aiming and timing for hitting and pitching) you can use the alternate controls (nunchuk for direction and the remote more like a traditional game pad). The game has all the players you know and love and the announcer is not excessively annoying.
Another cool feature is one that mixes an RPG style player development part of the game where you create and train a player as he comes up through the ranks from college (or high school I can't recall) on. Then you can actually use the player to play games.
I think I would give this game a 8.5 out of 10 just because it is lacking in the graphics department. As for the playability and the many different game play options, it ranks up there with any other sports game for the wii or baseball games on other systems. You can also read many other reviews on this game at metacritic.com. I have no ties to them but have found it to be a great site to find out what real gamers think about games before I buy or rent.
11 November 2008
Fun Game, Few Gripes
4 of 5 found this helpful I really like this game, it's fun and addicting.
The best thing about it in my opinion is that you can use the nunchuck as your "stick" and fly the planes that way. There are challenging levels and the game allows for varied missions with both air to air, air to ground and, air-sea combat scenarios. There are additional modes of play that I really haven't tried out since I am still playing the "campaign mode." These include multiplayer, mini campaigns, arcade and ace duel modes.
Things that will be frustrating to the first time user:
1. The "stick" can get "stuck." In other words the wii may lose track of the nunchuck's orientation in space. If you're in the middle of combat in a roll or a loop this can be really annoying since the story ends up with your plane head first into the ground or whatever may be lurking around. Beginners will have to put up with this until they master realizing the situation and adjusting....it takes practice.
2. One mission seems impossible to complete. I must have played the same mission fourty times. Each time I succesfully landed the plane in the midst of obstacles and enemy fire only to wait at the objective without triggering the waypoint. As I'd drive around to try to trigger it I would inevitably die. Not sure if this is a glitch or if I was proceding incorrectly...either way it was highly frustrating.
Aside from those two gripes I love the game. It takes some practice to get good at, but it is a lot of fun. It's also neat to try the different missions with different planes. Par for the wii the graphics are not super but you won't be paying any attention to them as you focus in on German, and Japanese flyboys. Have fun!