Gameplayer has gone live with a highly critical review of Endless Ocean, declaring the limitations of the Wii its biggest enemy, and the gameplay boring in its 5/10.
"It's like taking a refreshing cruise on the barrier reef in the blistering summer sun. It's just after five minutes of enjoying that sensation you want to do something cool like get stoned, kill something or have crazy sex with the hotel spa manager on top of a pile of ropes. The game doesn't let you do this, or anything fun.
TechRaptor writes, "When people start talking about educational video games, chances are they’re talking about kids games. I bet the first thing that came into your head when reading that was something like Reader Rabbit, Jumpstart or The Oregon Trail, right? The thing is, a game doesn’t have to be labeled educational to teach something worthwhile, nor does it have to make it boring or repetitive to do so. So here are six picks for educational games aimed at adults."
Break out your scuba gear! This week, Lisa looks at the top 5 games that take you under the sea.
Scared of the Dark? Terrified of tarantulas? Despise thin men in suits? It’s safe to say that horror gaming isn’t for everyone. In fact, aside from the occasional dare, few people really dabble with scary games. As if horror movies weren’t bad enough, titles like Slender, SCP Containment Breach and Silent Hill force players to experience shocks and scares only possible from an interactive medium. For those who prefer hugs and kisses over stalkings and screamings, Halloween is typically a pretty unpleasant affair. So what better time to take a look at some of the most calming, peaceful and cheerful games available right now. Snuggle up in bed, grab your collection of teddy bears and put on some whale sounds, let’s chill out and dig in.
Flower was actually very dark in parts, I wish they made it a little bit "happier" but I understan the ecological theme...anyway, my daughters stopped playing it when it turned dark, they lost interest even when I told them it would get cheerful again after certain parts. Kids are a tough audience :)
Um... What?!?
Loco Roco is the most cheerful game and it's not on the list!
Journey is not cheerful. Endless Ocean can be cheerful at times, but the pacing is just too slow. :/ Flower is cheerful during the first few levels, but then takes a dark turn.
You're missing:
- Secret of the Magic Crystals (It's a freaking unicorn game)
- LittleBigPlanet
- Free Realms
- Katamari (Any of them)
this review lets you know just how dumb some reviewers are. the game was never meant to be a sea version of grand theft auto
Who pays attention to gameplayer anyway... Dreamintruder 08 and MK_Red you guys are both right... I haven't played the game but I know the intention of the game wasn't to kill things or have sex with the spa manager or the fish or whatever else this dumb reviewer wanted to do...
I think you guys have missed the point.
The review is saying that the game is just no fun, so they might as well have put something in it worth doing.
I have played this game, and it is pathetic entertainment