The game itself is a much-improved design over the original Nerf N-Strike game from last year – the adventure element lends itself for more captivating gameplay than the arena-based challenges from the original game. But it's still a bit of a lightweight when it comes to immersive gameplay: it's a good gaming choice for parents who want less violence in their kids' gaming, but that non-violent direction definitely affects the impact.
Even with that lessened impact Nerf N-Strike Elite is a really good kid-friendly choice that's got some bang for the buck.
Presentation - 7.5
Graphics - 7.5
Sound - 7.5
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 7.5
Overall -
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Gaming Nexus writes: "This brings us to EA's NERF N-Strike Elite, a hybrid package containing a NERF gun and a Wii game. With my experience in the world of marketing, I can easily imagine the thought process at the table:
"Ok, let's start by defining our brand."
"Really? Because you know we've been cranking these things out under the Nerf brand for quite a few years. Don't we have a pretty solid understanding of the appeal and target segments for the brand?'"
Amazon had discounted Nerf N-Strike Elite bundle for Nintendo Wii to under $40. This is $20 below retail and the lowest price available at this moment by $10. Bundle includes Nerf N-Strike video game and Nerf Switch Shot EX-3 Blaster that's compatible with this and many other shooting games for Nintendo Wii.
