"Boogie" - New Wii rhythm game from EA

[evilmax17]

http://www.tothegame.com/game_pressrelease.asp?id=318

Electronic Arts announced today that Boogie – an all new intellectual property in development at EA Montreal will be released exclusively for the Wii worldwide in 2007. Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat.

“We’re creating something new and different for gamers of all ages to enjoy; the complete party package where gamers can dance as well as sing,” said Alain Tascan, Vice President and General Manager, EA Montreal. “Nintendo’s Wii is an amazing console that really gives us a platform to be creative and to re-think traditional game development.”

Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. With innovative gameplay that perfectly matches the unique Wii controls, Boogie is the ultimate videogame party package.

Boogie is the latest addition to EA Montreal’s roster of high profile games including SSX Blur and ARMY OF TWO. SSX Blur is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise that shipped exclusively for the Wii in February. EA Montreal is also working on ARMY OF TWO, the highly anticipated shooter and original intellectual property that will redefine strategic two-man cooperative play. The game was ranked at the top of the list in Electronic Gaming Monthly’s Top 50 Coolest New Games cover story in their August issue. ARMY OF TWO will be released for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.

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[mofo1115]

is that the pink guy from spongebob?

[Javery]

That is not Patrick. Patrick is about a billion times cooler.

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[Strell]

Give me Mike Wazowski or give me death, EA.

[SpottedNigel]

Weird.

yeah, that sums up my thoughts pretty well.

[botticus]

Been waiting to hear about this one for a while.

[Zen Davis]

The first thing that struck me was that it doesn't look like complete and utter shit. That makes me interested.

[hero101]

I also thought that it was Sponge Bob character.

[Scrubking]

Another "exclusive" kiddie game for the Wii. Wonderful.

[Redeema]

All I want is for SEGA to release Samba De Amigo for Wii and I'll be happy. If they do that then they can get back on my good side. That's the only rhythm game I want.

As for this, the first thing I saw was some rip-off Jack Skellington/Scarecrow (from Batman) back up dancers, then I noticed Patrick in full Travolta get-up. I'd give it a go. As for the kiddie thing, I suppose you'd want something more realistic from a dancing game like DDR real? Oh, wait. Maybe like Karaoke Revolution? No, wait. Guitar Hero? Damn! Wait...I'll come up with it...someday.

[schuerm26]

Another "exclusive" kiddie game for the Wii. Wonderful.

You make a comment like this, then right below it you say Gameplay is what makes a game great. Im confused. Was Parappa the Rapper "kiddie" in your opinion?

[bruin]

There's a good chance this is going to sell really, really well.

[Scrubsy]

I am scared, EA is actually putting a GOOD effort towards the wii. I mean an origianl IP? That is unheard of now a days.

[Scrubking]

You make a comment like this, then right below it you say Gameplay is what makes a game great. Im confused. Was Parappa the Rapper "kiddie" in your opinion?

At a time when Nintendo desperately needs to shed the "kiddie console" image the last thing they need is exclusive third party kiddie games. I wouldn't complain if this was going to every console, but it's no coincidence that this game is exclusive and also kiddie in appearance.

This isn't Nintendo's fault as it is the thrid party publishers that need to get their head out of their asses and start making "exclusives" that are more than family games.

[evilmax17]

At a time when Nintendo desperately needs to shed the "kiddie console" image the last thing they need is exclusive third party kiddie games.
In whose opinion? Given the sales data, I don't think Nintendo needs to do anything desperately.

There are violent, new IPs on the Wii too. Red Steel, No More Heroes, and Sadness come to mind. We also have violent existing IPs too, with Manhunt 2 and RE coming.

[Strell]

I don't know if I buy the "needs to shed the kiddie image" argument anymore, but that's my personal opinion.

The only company who has openly spoken against Nintendo for that reason is Capcom, and I imagine they aren't going to ignore a system that has managed to sell 6 million in 4 months for much longer. They know they could drop a halfassed Mega Man game at any point and pretty much gaurantee a return profit.

There's been some other people making those kinds of comments in the past, but at this point, I don't think the image trumps the fact that the system is selling by the truckload, and doesn't look like it'll stop for a few weeks (if not months).

I guess I just think the need for mature games is coming from the hardcore segment, which has become an increasingly smaller fraction of gamers by the day.

[magiic]

I'm happy with the Wii so far, I have Call of Duty 3 (which I like better than the 360 version), Excite Truck (which pisses me off because it only has 2 player multiplayer but otherwise I like it) and Zelda which is also fun.

[Scobie]

...this really isn't going well...

[botticus]

With any luck, a good implementation of multi-tasking in a rhythm game here will give Guitar Hero some ideas for incorporating movement.

[trq]

Another "exclusive" kiddie game for the Wii. Wonderful.

1999 called. It wants its inane BS back. What next, "Nintendo's gonna go third party!" arguments?

[trq]

With any luck, a good implementation of multi-tasking in a rhythm game here will give Guitar Hero some ideas for incorporating movement.

Am I delusional, or didn't they announce Guitar Hero (II) for the Wii at the same time they announced it for the 360?

[Scrubking]

1999 called. It wants its inane BS back. What next, "Nintendo's gonna go third party!" arguments?

I'm not the one making awesome "exclusive" games for the other consoles and kiddie, kiddie wa wa "exclusives" for the wii.

If you want to call not wanting companies like Capcom, EA and Ubisoft dumbing down their games for the Wii and only offering family fare BS then you're the one with the problems.

[botticus]

I'm not the one making awesome "exclusive" games for the other consoles and kiddie, kiddie wa wa "exclusives" for the wii.

If you want to call not wanting companies like Capcom, EA and Ubisoft dumbing down their games for the Wii and only offering family fare BS then you're the one with the problems.If you're asking would I rather have Boogie on the Wii than Army of Two, then yes, yes I would. I know it's crazy, but some people over the age of 10 do enjoy games without guns, swords, or death as much or more than those with.

Am I delusional, or didn't they announce Guitar Hero (II) for the Wii at the same time they announced it for the 360?It's sort of announced, but who knows when it will arrive.

[Scobie]

If you're asking would I rather have Boogie on the Wii than Army of Two, then yes, yes I would. I know it's crazy, but some people over the age of 10 do enjoy games without guns, swords, or death as much or more than those with.

The bigger and more important point is that after just four short months, the Wii has already been branded with the dreaded Scarlet "K" just like the 'Cube was.

This is significant because a substantial audience is kept away or is at least perceived to have been kept away and so publishers will be inclined to stay the safe course with kid-friendly titles that offer a totally uninspired experience. You'll be getting less NES Ducktales and more Wii Happy Feet if you know what I mean.

[munch]

This is significant because a substantial audience is kept away or is at least perceived to have been kept away and so publishers will be inclined to stay the safe course with kid-friendly titles that offer a totally uninspired experience. You'll be getting less NES Ducktales and more Wii Happy Feet if you know what I mean.

Man, I can't wait for Ducktales to hit the VC. I loved that game.

[schuerm26]

The bigger and more important point is that after just four short months, the Wii has already been branded with the dreaded Scarlet "K" just like the 'Cube was.

This is significant because a substantial audience is kept away or is at least perceived to have been kept away and so publishers will be inclined to stay the safe course with kid-friendly titles that offer a totally uninspired experience. You'll be getting less NES Ducktales and more Wii Happy Feet if you know what I mean.

Who has "branded" this system with the letter K? You? Some people in the PS3 and Xbox 360 forum?

Exactly what substantial audience is being kept away from the Wii? BESIDES, the audience that can't seem to find one because they keep flying off the shelves.

You don't even have any clue what you are talking about. Go look at the GH lists from the PS2 and PS1 systems. Count up the amount of GH titles that are rated M, then report back. I swear people on these boards think the only games people play are violent and bloody.

[Rig]

I agree with Redemma: Why the hell hasn't Sega announced a Samba de Amigo yet?! It boggles my mind at how perfect the Wii is for that game.

Hell, port the orginal and 2000 in one package to test the waters on sales and I'd be happy. (Considering I've never played 2000.)

[botticus]

The bigger and more important point is that after just four short months, the Wii has already been branded with the dreaded Scarlet "K" just like the 'Cube was.

This is significant because a substantial audience is kept away or is at least perceived to have been kept away and so publishers will be inclined to stay the safe course with kid-friendly titles that offer a totally uninspired experience. You'll be getting less NES Ducktales and more Wii Happy Feet if you know what I mean.I guess I'm just missing where this fit into that category. Did this game need to feature a woman with a customizable cup size to not be kiddie? Unless rhythm games are by default kiddie, in which case I'm not sure how Konami lives with themselves, producing DDR up the wazoo, and then having the balls to do something crazy like Castlevania.

[Scrubking]

Who has "branded" this system with the letter K? You?

Hmm. Lets see. Capcom, Ubisoft and the host of other 3rd party developers that refuse to make any game for the Wii that isn't family friendly.

Why do people refuse to see the truth that is right in front of their face?

The wii does have a kiddie image problem. Whether you see that as good or bad it still has the kiddie image. Deal with it.

[trq]

Hmm. Lets see. Capcom, Ubisoft and the host of other 3rd party developers that refuse to make any game for the Wii that isn't family friendly.

Why do people refuse to see the truth that is right in front of their face?

The wii does have a kiddie image problem. Whether you see that as good or bad it still has the kiddie image. Deal with it.

Capcom, who's confirmed bupkis for the Wii but Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles? Ubisoft, who brought Red Steel, Far Cry, and Blazing Angels? The "host" of other 3rd party developers, who are bringing Scarface, the Godfather, Manhunt, Sadness, and Driver? Yeah, I can see how an all-ages EA rhythm game overwhelms that list. I'll be sure to go tell Harmonix that Guitar Hero is for kids, since there's no ass-rape.

[SpazX]

The Wii was branded with the kiddie image before it came out, hell before it was announced. The GameCube was kiddie with RE4, Killer 7, etc. and the Wii will be kiddie with motherfucking Manhunt 2.

It's impossible for a console to not be kiddie when people will say it is no matter what games it has.

[Scrubsy]

This is turning into a fanboy flame war. I think we need to get back on topic. I have to say for once in their career, EA is doing a good job with their games and seem to be the ones supporting wii the most.

[botticus]

This is turning into a fanboy flame war. I think we need to get back on topic. I have to say for once in their career, EA is doing a good job with their games and seem to be the ones supporting wii the most.Interestingly enough, this isn't even from the studio EA bought to focus exclusively on Wii development. I'm optimistic for the end results from a development team that can focus on one platform.

[FriskyTanuki]

Who still cares if the Wii is kiddie or not? Does the console's rep hurt your enjoyment of the games?

The game looks interesting. The singing part seems confusing as they never explain how they're planning to do that.

[David85]

I am scared, EA is actually putting a GOOD effort towards the wii. I mean an origianl IP? That is unheard of now a days.


It's because EA was backing the PS3 and that went no where so they have to eat shit and make Wii games.

[Scrubking]

It's because EA was backing the PS3 and that went no where so they have to eat shit and make Wii games.

LOL. A lot of developers had to eat shit and come up with something for the Wii after they wrote it off. I can imagine an exec sitting in his office when a big red light and annoying alarm goes off on the wall signaling the craptacular sales of the PS3.
"Oh shit! Go to plan B! Go to plan B! Get me Reggie on the phone NOW damnit!!!!!!!!

[Wet Ninja]

The game looks interesting. The singing part seems confusing as they never explain how they're planning to do that.

That's what stood out for me too. I guess they'll be including a microphone. Maybe the rumors of a Harry Potter game with Wiimote wand-waving and voice-activated spells are true after all.

[Snake2715]

Capcom, who's confirmed bupkis for the Wii but Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles? Ubisoft, who brought Red Steel, Far Cry, and Blazing Angels? The "host" of other 3rd party developers, who are bringing Scarface, the Godfather, Manhunt, Sadness, and Driver? Yeah, I can see how an all-ages EA rhythm game overwhelms that list. I'll be sure to go tell Harmonix that Guitar Hero is for kids, since there's no ass-rape.


Thanks for the last sentence. I literally laughed at that.

[botticus]

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1545619/20061113/id_0.jhtml

Hands-on impressions.


To demonstrate the style theory, Caballero started shaking his nunchuck hand in small circles — not with the frantic reel-in-the-fish move required by some other Wii games, but more slowly, like he was feeling the music. As he moved his hand, the fat alien danced. Onscreen cues required Caballero to do other types of shakes and rolls that triggered different dance moves.

The style part really came in with the way Caballero used the Wii remote. The nunchuck moved the alien's body, but the remote moved its head. The remote had to be pointed at the screen, the point of focus showing up as an icon of two eyes. Wherever those eyes landed on the screen was where the alien looked. Spinning those eyes got its head twirling. Moving them up and down forced a cool nod. As he and the alien got into it, the crowd cheered and lights flashed. A good time was being had by all.

[dmaul1114]

If you're asking would I rather have Boogie on the Wii than Army of Two, then yes, yes I would. I know it's crazy, but some people over the age of 10 do enjoy games without guns, swords, or death as much or more than those with.


I would rather have both personally.

For once (after the SNES anyway) I'd like to see a Nintendo console with a nice varied library so that I don't have to buy multiple consoles to play all the types of games I like.

It's not looking promising unfortunately. :-(

[botticus]

I would rather have both personally.

For once (after the SNES anyway) I'd like to see a Nintendo console with a nice varied library so that I don't have to buy multiple consoles to play all the types of games I like.

It's not looking promising unfortunately. :-(You'll have to settle for a Brothers in Arms port... which, while not initially very exciting, is apparently a port of the first TWO BiA games. So at least it'll be a good value.

[FriskyTanuki]

That's what stood out for me too. I guess they'll be including a microphone. Maybe the rumors of a Harry Potter game with Wiimote wand-waving and voice-activated spells are true after all.
That sounds likely, but I'm wondering how they'd implement a microphone. It won't be an attachment to the Wii Remote since this game uses the nunchuck, so maybe it's a wireless headset or something.

[dmaul1114]

You'll have to settle for a Brothers in Arms port... which, while not initially very exciting, is apparently a port of the first TWO BiA games. So at least it'll be a good value.

Meh, not a fan of WWII shooters. :D

Anyway, my point wasn't so much with that one game from EA, but more that I just hope the Wii ends up getting good games in both the "kiddy" and "adult" genre's (I hate those labels, but you know what I mean).

The N64 and Wii were lacking in "adult" genres. There were some good games, Eternal Darkness, Goldeneye etc., just not enough IMO.

[Cisco327]

Maybe I'm just living in a bubble, but it's been hard for me to imagine the Wii as a kiddie console until I saw a child in the store asking for a Wii game... For some reason, it hadn't occurred to me because I assumed the Wii was always marketed as adult-friendly, as in I don't see commercials with little kids playing the Wii. I know a lot of people aged 20-30 with Wiis, and every adult I've let play suddenly wants to get one themselves. So all my parents friends are getting Wiis for themselves, not for their kids, and it would seem that most of the VC titles, besides the obvious big ones, are geared towards people like me, who will only download it because they played it when it was first released in the 80s/90s. Is there some kind of estimated demographic breakdown of console owners? I'm curious now...

[Wet Ninja]

That sounds likely, but I'm wondering how they'd implement a microphone. It won't be an attachment to the Wii Remote since this game uses the nunchuck, so maybe it's a wireless headset or something.

I wonder if more than one attachment can be connected to the Wii Remote, maybe with a splitter or something. Wireless would probably make more sense.

[MarioColbert]

"Kiddie," my ass! If I was a kid, and saw those creepy motherfuckers, I'd put the controller down and ask for some orange juice. This is more warped looking than Nightmare Before Christmas. For songs, they should have Gravediggaz and Dalek. You'll have LSD-inspired characters dancing all like maddness, going "The cause of death is unknown to the cops, 'cuz when I kill them, I leave them no evidence to autopse. First I'll assasinate them, and then I'll cremate them, and take all of their fuckin' ashes and evaporate them!"

This game is going to kick so much ass, I can't wait.

[Strell]

F that. Gimme some Ramstein.

DU
DU HAST
DU HAST MICH

[Zen Davis]

New Song Confirmed

Daft Punk - One More Time

Sold!

[botticus]

EA knows how to make commercials. My wife has just told me to buy this game.

http://www.gamespot.com/video/938735/6172671/boogie-official-trailer-3

[Dr Mario Kart]

I admit, that was an enjoyable commercial.

[magiic]

The army commercial sold me. The Boogie commercial did not :(

[blueshinra]

New Song Confirmed

Daft Punk - One More Time

Sold!Oh hell yes.

The commercial sold me, though granted, I was intersted in the game since I first saw screenshots of it. I don't know how any rhythm game fan could pass this up.

(And another vote for Samba de Awiigo here!)

[shrike4242]

Thumbnails are the OP's friend.

[FriskyTanuki]

Here's the Boogie soundtrack:
SONG - MADE POPULAR BY
ABC - The Jackson 5
Baila Me - Gypsy Kings
Boogie Oogie Oogie - Taste Of Honey
Brick House - The Commodores
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Dancing in the Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Dancing Machine - Jackson 5
Don't Cha - Pussycat Dolls / Busta Rhymes
Fergalicious - Fergie
Get Right - Jennifer Lopez
Get The Party Started - Pink
Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
Groove Is In The Heart - Dee-Lite
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
I'm A Slave 4 U - Britney Spears
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
Le Freak - Chic
Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas
Love Rollercoaster - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Love Shack - The B-52's
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...) - Lou Bega
Milkshake - Kelis
One More Time - Daft Punk
One Way Or Another - Blondie
Oops I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Pop Muzik - M
S.O.S. - Rihanna
Stars - Simply Red
That's The Way (I Like It) - KC And The Sunshine
Tu Y Yo - Thalia
U Can't Touch This - M.C. Hammer
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Y.M.C.A. - The Village People

Also:
Boogie ships with a packed-in karaoke microphone peripheral and includes new versions of tracks made popular by the hit bands listed below. The game has a U.S. MSRP of $59.99.

[Kendro]

Wow that is a great mix of old and new "boogie down" songs.

Edit - Too bad they aren't the master recordings but that is to be expected...

[CouRageouS]

Has anyone found anything that explains the gameplay system? From watching the videos, it doesn't seem on beat and more of a Bust a Groove/Move type system.

[Scrubking]

That list makes me want to puke. I knew this game was family friendly, but DAMN!

I hope hottest party doesn't follow suit.

[pygmy carnotaur]

Well this one snuck up on me. I hadn't even heard a release date for this game, and then tonight I saw a tv ad that confirmed this game is just days away from hitting.

I doubt I'll buy it, but I'm curious as to just how this game turned out. If it turns out it's good, I'll probably pick it up when it gets cheaper.

[Rocko]

Meh. Seems too simplistic.

[MisterHand]

Looked interesting until I found out it was a USB mic. Not going to work with my setup, I'm beyond running cords.

[Scorch]

Here's the Boogie soundtrack:

Am I correct in reading that the very song played in the commercial ("You're the one that I want") is not in the game at all?

[SteveDaWonder]

I am really looking forward to Boogie.

Also, I have a feeling that "shedding the kiddie image" would mean 7/10 Wii games would be FPS's.

[psunami]

My wife has been asking to look at this one, so I'll be trying to get it from Gamefly this week.

[Serpentor]

The Mic is corded? Ah man, that sucks... The commercial looks pretty interesting. And yes, the alien dude does look like Patrick.

[Deefuzz]

Honestly I would rather skip the mic and singing altogether.

Is there a kareoke mode? Meaning that I can play by doing the dancing part and completely ignore the singing? If so then I am sold.

[psunami]

Well, to update... Gamefly isn't renting the game. Probably due to the Mic being corded. Of course, they could account for some of us having USB mics already. Now I have to figure out a way for my wife to be able to try out the game.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Honestly I would rather skip the mic and singing altogether.

Is there a kareoke mode? Meaning that I can play by doing the dancing part and completely ignore the singing? If so then I am sold.

I'm pretty sure you can just play the dance mode without doing any karaoke. I doubt I would do any of the singing stuff, but I would like to test out the dance mechanic.

[Cyb3-rr]

The Mic is corded? Ah man, that sucks... The commercial looks pretty interesting. And yes, the alien dude does look like Patrick.

And Patrick looks like Earl from the Toejam & Earl games, minus the antennae.

[CouRageouS]

Has anyone seen any videos or something that show how to play? I'd like to know how the game mechanic works more than anything. It looks like it'll just be fluff since they haven't shown anything to appeal to rhythm game fans, except for saying that it is one.

[Mr. Beef]

After hearing a FBS remix of "Kung-Fu Fighting," I don't think I can listen to the original anymore.

[BLink]

First review!!!

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3161802

I dont want to spoil the score, but it....sucksssss

[botticus]

First review!!!

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3161802

I dont want to spoil the score, but it....sucksssssNot to say that it won't suck, but I've long given up paying attention to 1up's reviews.

[BLink]

I dont even read their reviews, but saw the bad score, so I posted it.

Now GamePro has a review for it and gave it a 4/5.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Not to say that it won't suck, but I've long given up paying attention to 1up's reviews.

Not to mention that Jenn Frank reviewed it. I wouldn't buy this game to begin with, but Jenn Frank? Isn't she their board manager or something?

[daminion]

Circuit City is guaranteeing this title in-stock today starting at 2pm. If it's not in stock they will give you a $20 gift card.

[Cyb3-rr]

If anyone picks this up today, I'm sure everyone would love to hear an actual user review. I don't have much hope, the videos I've seen don't look very tantalizing.

[Scrubking]

Not to say that it won't suck, but I've long given up paying attention to 1up's reviews.

That review was total crap. The first few sentences bear that out.

[Deefuzz]

I'm pretty sure you can just play the dance mode without doing any karaoke. I doubt I would do any of the singing stuff, but I would like to test out the dance mechanic.

I hope you're right.

So did anyone here buy this and can offer a real review on it?

[botticus]

GoNintendo is live streaming it right now: http://gonintendo.com/?p=22709

Karaoke portion of it looks competent, but I haven't played any of the Karaoke Revolution titles to know how it could be better or worse. Dancing in the karaoke portions is a throw-away, they don't seem to think the all-dancing modes are all that exciting. Haven't seen them demo those yet though. Graphics are good.

[usickenme]

Not to say that it won't suck, but I've long given up paying attention to 1up's reviews.

no kidding. The EGM Live explains the score. The girl who wrote the review was saying she hated the game because it was sending the message that it is okay for little girls to be slutty. Meanwhile, she is the most foul-mouth person I've heard on EGM live

[ArthurDigbySellers]

no kidding. The EGM Live explains the score. The girl who wrote the review was saying she hated the game because it was sending the message that it is okay for little girls to be slutty. Meanwhile, she is the most foul-mouth person I've heard on EGM live

I wouldn't say she is the most foul mouthed on the podcast but her reasoning is crap. You can tell that anyone stuck on a podcast with Jenn is just waiting for her to shut up. The awkwardness is almost embarrassing at times.

I hope she reviews SingStar and gives it a 3 for having music with suggestive lyrics. Oh noes, teh kiddiez will be corrupted! As if they don't hear this shit on the radio every day.

[CouRageouS]

Is EA doing the thing where they ask reviewers to without reviews a couple days or something? Or ship their review copy late cause they know its a turd on their hands? Seems like it.

[blueshinra]

The Metacritic score (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/boogie) currently has it at a "mixed or average" score of 65; without the 1up review, the average score so far is 76, which would push it just barely into "generally favorable". So, not fantastic, but not absolutey terrible either.

[blandstalker]

The reviews (not the one from 1-Up) have me worried, though. It's the most expensive Wii game, and they all say it's short, too easy, has weak controls, and lacks gameplay. I could put up with one or two of those, but all of them?

I made $60 worth of trade-in credit on Wednesday morning, and was all ready to spend it on Boogie, but I think I'll think about something else now.

[Cao Cao]

5.5 from GameSpot:
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/puzzle/boogie/review.html

3/5 from GameSpy:
http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/boogie/812078p1.html

GameRankings (http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/938735.asp)

[KingBroly]

Well, it's Mario Party range. So, half a million copies is probably guaranteed. Then again, people love buying Wii games with peripherals packed in. So, it might go to a million.

[botticus]

Well, it's Mario Party range. So, half a million copies is probably guaranteed. Then again, people love buying Wii games with a necessary peripherals packed in at no additional cost. So, it might won't go to a million. ;)

If this was last fall, I could see debating buying this even with shitty reviews, but this fall... there's more than enough on the way to take your money, no need to settle.

[Nohbdy]

Well, if this sucks, there's always DDR Hottest Party. I'm not fond of karaoke anyways.

[Scrubking]

Well, if this sucks, there's always DDR Hottest Party. I'm not fond of karaoke anyways.

That's going to suck too.

[botticus]

That's going to suck too.How's that? Far as I know, it's just a DDR game that has an additional mode that incorporates Wiimote/nunchuk movements in addition to steps.

[Nohbdy]

That's going to suck too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGhiaMbH018
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBzrGkrSigw&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q9PiHdd_eg&mode=related&search=

Those are competent Expert steps for licensed songs. I really think Konami is putting more effort into this than SuperNOVA 2. Regardless of having the licenses being accessible to new players for the umpteenth time, they are still neglecting the goddamn Challenge difficulty to satisfy the experienced players.

[Scrubking]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGhiaMbH018
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBzrGkrSigw&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q9PiHdd_eg&mode=related&search=

Those are competent Expert steps for licensed songs. I really think Konami is putting more effort into this than SuperNOVA 2. Regardless of having the licenses being accessible to new players for the umpteenth time, they are still neglecting the goddamn Challenge difficulty to satisfy the experienced players.

The point is that Hottest Party is Mario Mix redux with the same stupid, gimmicky arrows. And you can only choose 8 different character for fucks sake! I haven't seen less than 30 in a DDR game before.

There is no way they are putting more effort into this than they have to. Not to mention the deliberate kiddie sizing of the interface and characters.

Clearly this is not the same type of DDR that other consoles get. Not even the PS2. When Konami decides to put a real DDR game on the Wii then I will buy.

[Nohbdy]

The point is that Hottest Party is Mario Mix redux with the same stupid, gimmicky arrows.

Everyone wants new stuff in DDR and yet you guys want to turn it off.

And you can only choose 8 different character for *stupid emoticon* sake!

Because the CHARACTERS are the highlight of the game, yeah. Even I know the character design here is atrocious. Whoever had the bright idea of using some Karaoke Revolution-style characters is an idiot.

I haven't seen less than 30 in a DDR game before.

Halo thar SuperNOVA.

When Konami decides to put a real DDR game on the Wii then I will buy.

That IS a real DDR game. Just from looking at the difficulty of those Expert charts alone shows how much they're trying. And half the game's songlist is licenses! The other half is KOs.

I've never played Mario Mix but it still looks fun. I think the Wii remote functionality is severely underused though. There should be more motions.

[magiic]

I love DDR "elitists" like scrubking
the ones who sit by the DDR machines at arcades doing the steps with their goddamn fingers on nearby surfaces in the hopes it will garner some attention

[Nohbdy]

Let me fix myself a bit.

Konami is trying hard to redeem itself for SuperNOVA in SN2. It's really, really sad that the licenses are looking like ass. Not because of the songs (well, anything Linkin Park-related that is or ISN'T a cover is terrible) but because of the steps. They're bland. They're terrible.

And they're not using the Challenge difficulty. Nothing pisses me off more than Konami not using that for the majority of their songs.

On the Konami Original side though, it's looking great for the most part. SN2 has introduced a series of songs that use the names of our planets and the sun as the song titles. They sound great and the crossovers from other games are just as good and they're introducing new remixes of PARANOiA and Trip Machine with videos to boot!

I just think it blows ass that they're not exploiting that Challenge difficulty. Hottest Party actually took priority for me over the PS2 SuperNOVA 2 simply for the vast amount of 8s and 9s just on licenses alone. But now they're equal (as they should be) from all the KOs introduced and I hope they're all available on the home consumer software.


...then again, I become wary of them being bullshit like FMAXX, FELM, and NGO.

[Nohbdy]

Forgive the double post:

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/08/14/boogie-beaten-by-babbling-baby/

Boogie is officially broken.

[Zen Davis]

As long as you keep the wii mote in your ear and you can hear the metronome, you can do okay.

[DisturbedZen]

Quick question...

Has anyone tried the SingStar Mics on this game?

[GamerChris]

Singstar Mics don't work.

[SteveDaWonder]

Regardless of what the reviews are saying, I am enjoying this game. My girlfriend bought it, and we've had a lot of fun playing together.