We Ski put itself in a great position for the launch of Wii Fit, but it's unfortunate that the core game doesn't support the well-executed balance board integration with stronger core gameplay. The experience is slow, the mountain is small, and the game bombards users with text pop-ups and the need to constantly slow down and chat with other resort patrons in order to initiate short-lived challenges and races.
Once you do get going, the balance board control is well done, but it's also just a replacement for the left and right tilt of the regular controllers, and doesn't factor in any forward/backward momentum to allow players actual speed control. We Ski is a better product for having balance board support, but foot control and Mii integration don't mean much when the main gameplay is so lackluster.
Pesentation - 6.5
Graphics - 6.5
Sound - 6.0
Gameplay - 5.5
Lasting Appeal - 4.0
Overall -
Namco Bandai today released their Q1 2010 earnings report. And buried amidst the boring money stuff (net sales are down 15.8%) is something a little more interesting: game sales data.
Listed were the publisher's top five-selling games for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 (as in, only those sold during that three-month period, not lifetime sales). Those expecting Nintendo-like numbers will be disappointed, but those who love Afro Samurai - or just numbers in general - will be thrilled!
Poor Namco. Their best selling game isn't even well reviewed or high in sales. The other 4 are just jokes anyways. Hopefully they shuffle up some good game ideas for this next quarter to keep afloat since I like the Tales of series.
The top ten best-selling games for Namco Bandai during the 2008-2009 fiscal year.Tales of Vesperia for the Xbox 360 is surprisingly not on the list.
thats some really interesting no's 600k gundam 2 in japan alone and 650k for ultimate ninja storm if they patch trophies i would buy it great looking game
FLOP! only in 360fixme.
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6. Naruto Ultimate Ninja: Storm
System(s): Playstation 3
Region(s): Europe, Japan and United States
Total Sales: 640,000 units
I do better with Namco exclusive only for ps3 and more than flops been there in 360fixme.
Wow Naruto UN Storm sold rather well! Is anyone really surprised TOV has not sold well on 360.
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We Ski And Snowboard Ships For Wii As if We Skiing wasn't enough, now We (can) Ski & Snowboard. Hoo-ray! Namco Bandai recently announced that their prime-time snow grinding game is shipping for the Wii, and should be readily available for purchase at local retailers."