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Good game, lacks depth

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: April 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I decided to pick up the Wii's bust-a-move bash, here's a quick review of the pros and cons. It offers some new control layouts, thanks to the wiimote. Most importantly, the controls work well and enhance the gameplay. The gameplay is the usual bust-a-move goodness, with some added flying saucers that offer special powers, pretty cool stuff. If you don't know the bust-a-move formula, it's an action puzzle game like tetris, where you shoot different colored bubbles upward, trying to connect 3 or more to make them disappear. It's been around for a long time, and that's because it's genuinely fun. But what i'm noticing in bust-a-move bash is how bare and empty this game feels. Even the main menu will give you an empty feeling inside, i've seen cooler menus on the nes. But the menus don't matter, it's the lack of depth to the game modes which is hurting this title. There are less then a handful of modes- the regular puzzle mode, which has tons of stages, so that's a plus. Endless mode is exactly what it sounds like, and it's always fun. Shooting mode is a super simple shooting gallery game, it really isn't very good, especially compared to the shooting games on wiiplay, wariowarez, super paper mario (all of which are vastly more enjoyable). Multiplayer is fun, but there really aren't many options to change the experience. Except for being able to determine how long you'll play against your friends, you can't really change or tweak anything, so you're left with the same experience over and over. The mutiplayer is enjoyable, don't get me wrong, it's just a bit too shallow though. You would've thought the developer could have easily added a couple extra modes, but apparently they didn't have the spare week it would have taken them. Basically to sum it up, this game is good, but it's shallow. If you're a bust-a-move fan or you want another casual game to add to your growing wii collection then go out and buy this. This is a perfect title for the wii, because it will really appeal to the non-gamers out there. For more avid gamers, you're probably better off waiting for this game to drop in price, which i'm sure will happen by years end.

Presentation - 4
If you get a 4 out of 10 on a test then your parents should spank you. This presentation pretty much sucks.
Graphics - 6
The graphics are fine considering this is bust-a-move, expect simplicity and you won't be disappointed.
Sound - 5
The music is pretty annoying, but i tend to think that about most games. May appeal to very young gamers.
Gameplay - 9
I'm gonna add a little extra umph to my gameplay score, because this really is an enjoyable experience, especially with the wiimote. Good for non-gamers too.
Lasting Appeal - 6
The gameplay itself has lots of lasting appeal, simply because it's bust-a-move. But where we should have tons of modes and options, instead we have a nearly empty desert.

OVERALL SCORE - 6.5
I would especially recommend this title for non-gamers, children, and seniors.

Popping Out

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: May 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sometimes, one of the most addictive ganmes for video game owners is the puzzle games. No matter how far you can get within the game, you always feel like the game has beaten you. Although it isn't a bad thing, it is absolutely fun and wild. Nevertheless, there just hasn't been as much variety lately with puzzle games. That has made it quite a drought for anyone who owns the Nintendo Wii. Although the sytem came out just last year, there are some gamers who just want more of the action on there new system. Now, a classic popping game has returned on the Wii, but can it actually stick with die hard gamers?

Bust A Move Bash! for the Nintendo Wii brings one of the most classic arcade puzzle games to new console. The game of course is as simple as it was before. You have to manuver your cannons and launch colored bubbles and drop them down to the floor. The gameplay is nothing new, as you control the directin of the launch of the bubbles with either your Wii remote, or the classic controller for the virtual console. The gameplay brings as many as 8 players to the challenge, and over 500 different levels of action. The graphics of course stand out well, but the gameplay isn't as exciting to longtime Bust A Move gamers, as you've played from other renditions of the game. Although there are some exciting challenges with the challenge of having as many eight players face-off, there really isn't anything new from the other games.

All in all, Bust A Move Bash! for the Nintendo Wii isn't a bad game, but it just doesn't feel as exciting as it was before with those who've played the earlier versions of the game. This game does feel more like it is a rental than a must buy for your Wii library. If you haven't played the game before, than you should try it out first before you've felt like popping your game away.

Graphics: B

Sound: C+

Control: B for classic controller: C+ for the Wii Remote

Fun & Enjoyment: C for solo players: C 1/2+ for multiplaer action

Overall: C 1/2+

Busted...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: April 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

In the grand scheme of things, Bust a Move is a fantastic game. However, here, not only does the game feel like it's very empty, but the wii controls just feel a little gimmicky and tacked on. The fact that there's hardly any other option for you makes some of the game even less enjoyable at times.

The gameplay of Bust a Move hasn't changed, and much like other puzzle games like Tetris, it probably never will. After all, when you've got a tried and true formula that works, you stick with it. You just shoot balls of a certain color at other balls of the same color. If three of these balls match up they disappear. Of course, you also have to deal with the upper level descending on you as well. There's an endless mode and a puzzle mode here, and that's really all there is in terms of gameplay modes, and that's already limiting the games potential.

Again, however, what really puts this game down is the wii remote controls. You can use the wii remote to point at the screen and shoot or you can use it like a joystick. Whichever you choose doesn't separate from the frustration of the sensitivity of the controls. Landing a perfect shot is sometimes near impossible. Likewise, the slightest flick of the wrist or shake of the hand could cause you to make a grave mistake. To make matters even far worse, there's no option NOT to use motion sensor controls. If the motion sensor controls weren't so sensitive then it could've been a great innovation.

Multiplayer can be fun, but there's so much going on, especially when you can have up to eight players. What's interesting about multiplayer is that you can have up to eight people with only four wii remotes. This is where the game implements the classic controller. One person uses the wii remote while the other person controls their actions through the classic controller. One has to wonder why the classic controller couldn't be used in the main game itself. If you don't have a classic controller, you can always use the nunchuck, but that doesn't feel too good. Multiplayer is a crazy experience, but it can be rewarding. The problem is that if you actually DO manage to get eight people... it's more chaotic than fun because everyone is doing something and it becomes hard just to determine what's going on.

Bust a Move Bash feels like it was just slapped together. With more game modes, more time spent on the controls, and a bit more variety, it could've been so much better. It's not a bad game, but it's one that lacks where so many other games have succeeded. Definitely not worth the price tag. It could've been so much better.

Fun, but sadly lacking.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I used to play the arcade version of Bust-a-Move for hours in the student union of my university. I played the PS2 version at a friends hours for days on end. After getting a Wii and hearing it was coming out, I immediately preordered it and waited anxiously for it to arrive.
Right out of the box I wanted to play 2 player vs. against my fiancee and we were hugely dissappointed that the 2 player game was vastly different from the previous versions, and not in a good way. The new vs system is harder to follow because all the action is taking place on one screen instead of the previous split screen. Also, there are tons of distracting UFO's flying around, giving each player different advantages.
The single player game was good and I enjoyed using the Wii controller to shoot. The control was quite intuitive but a little quirky when aiming far to either side on 'wide' boards. Occasionally, when aiming far left or right the pointer would jerk back to the center of the screen.
Overall, I'd recommend this game only if you're a die-hard Bust-a-Move fan like myself. I enjoyed playing through the 250 levels offered in about a week. But if you're looking for the intense 2-player vs of previous versions, wait until the next edition comes out.

Diehard fans will enjoy, new players will wonder?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: May 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a classic game, and any addition to the legacy of Bubble Bobble has to be added to my collection. However, the game is extremely difficult to control at first, and only gets marginally better with practice. The other reviewers who wonder if this game was truly meant to be motion sensitive are right... there is no reason, other than to make Nintendo happy. Great series, but certainly the Wii version is not the best installment to date.

Fun little game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game, as mentioned above, is entertaining, but it has its flaws. It is pretty much what you would expect from a Bust a Move game, shooting bubbles and blowing apart the mess of bubbles above. It's got the simple fun, and can easily be picked up and put down at any time.

However, as mentioned in previous comments, the game feels a bit shallow- it will get a bit dull pretty quickly. There is a lack of change of scenery, for one- the same background music is used level after level, as is the background for a while. Multiplayer becomes less of a "play like you'd play puzzle" and more of a "shoot all the UFOs with special items" type of game. That can be fun anyway, with all the stuff going on, especially with lots of people/computers (In other words, lots of chaos). The shooting mode is also very underdone- it's very short and doesnt have any depth to it. They could have also implemented some sort of storyline as well- it'd help to tie it all together at least a little bit, while breaking some of the monotony that builds up.

My main complaint is that of the lack of support for Gamecube controllers. It can't be that hard to program that in- ESPECIALLY since the classic controller had been implemented... So that leaves me unable to play with the family for the moment, only computers- until I get another wii mote or classic control.

At this price, it's ok, though I'd say its worth about five bucks less. I definitely wouldn't pay $50, as other games are priced. If you've got some spare cash and feel like messing around with this, sure. But don't get all eager about it, either.

Addicting little game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Our family has very much enjoyed this game. It's not perfect, that's for sure, but we have found it to be highly addicting and fun for us and our two oldest kids.

First off, it's not a high end game and is probably over priced for what it is. However, it has been worth the money we've spent on it. We like to have some games for unwinding, and this is perfect for that. It doesn't require a ton of mental energy or long hours of play in order to progress somewhere. It's simply a game to plink around on and relax while doing so. My husband has enjoyed the endless, I enjoy the puzzles, and the kids enjoy the competition. It's easy enough for our 5 year to play, but challenging enough for my 9 year old to stay interested. We all agree, the shooting section is a wasted option. It's pretty much pointless.

Bust a Move does need some modifications though. If you're in the middle of a set of puzzles, there is no option to exit to the main menu without loosing a puzzle. The competitive screen is so busy it's virtually impossible to have any real strategy. It's pretty much just a shoot and see where it lands. Lastly, there seems to be some problems with the control when the bubbles are in the warning zone. It's kinda hit or miss as to whether you'll be able to aim the controls to pop the bubbles on the side. This problem seems to get worse the lower the batteries get, but will happen within 5 minutes on newly charged batteries.

It still needs some programming work, but over all, we've found it to be an addicting little game that we've all enjoyed.

A so so game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game can be entertaining but the fun does fade quickly. We have this game and have played it a few times with both friends and in single player. The single player mode is fun and can be addictive but unfortunately there is no depth to the game play, it is exactly what it is, a ball shooting puzzle game.

When it comes to multi-player though let me tell you one thing, it's fast paced and though it can be fun there is no real skill involved. We have found that in multi-player you can get get first place half the time by just shooting randomly at the screen and no we don't just suck, we've tested this many times with many people. If you really are into games like this I say purchase if only for the single player puzzles.

One warning though, if you are "colorblind" pass this one over you'll only frustrate yourself. Though I do play this game from time to time I am colorblind and though I can do decently most of the time I get a headache because I have to concentrate a little too hard, or ask my wife what color I'm shooting =P

If you like Snood, you'll love this

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game in the same style as Snood. I have alot of fun just relaxing and playing this game for hours.

Addictive for 1 player, not so much for multiple

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a cute little puzzle game. It's a shame it doesn't utilize the Miis you have created on your Wii. Instead you choose from their little assortment of cute cartoon characters. It's a very minor issue. If you're playing by yourself, the game is fairly addictive and keeps you going until all you see is bubbles in your vision. The point of the game is to match the bubble colors by aiming a stationary canon back and forth and shooting colored bubbles into an array of bubbles overhead. Get 3 or more bubbles of the same color together and they disappear, giving you points. Some pool-playing bank shots off the wall come in handy to get the hard to reach bubbles. Adding to the fun are the random flying saucers that buzz by with power-ups to help you.

As fun as the solo play is, I was disappointed by the multiplayer capabilities of the game. You can only have more than one player by choosing "Versus" mode. This allows up to 8 players to simultaneous shoot bubbles and try to get the higher score. I've only played with two at once, but it's already disorienting enough. The number of power-ups seem to be more than tripled. Normally this is a good thing, but when you have more than one person shooting and causing things to happen, it gets confusing. Various power-ups cause multiple bubbles to disappear, explode or change color. There were times where there was so much going on, I wasn't sure what just happened. I kept losing because I was aiming carefully and being strategic in where I shot my bubble. When I adopted my opponent's approach of wildly shooting bubbles everywhere, I finally won a game. There's not much strategy or skill needed here, and I didn't find it all that fun. Just because you can have as many as 8 people play at once doesn't mean the game gets more fun. If it's this wild (and I mean that in a random way, not in the fun way) with just 2 players, I can't imagine more.

Another annoyance that happens a lot is the remotes seem to be unresponsive sometimes. Re-synching the remotes doesn't seem to help. I've never had this happen with any of the other games.

My conclusion? It's a fun 1-player game, especially for those who love puzzle games, but if you want a party game, this is not the right choice to make.

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