A quick sampling of the biggest games to hit Japanese shops in the next week, courtesy of Famitsu’s review pages:
– Mario Sports Mix (8/7/7/8, 30 points): Nintendo and Square Enix’s Wii sports compilation has largely gone under the radar worldwide since its E3 debut — and indeed, Famitsu’s editors can’t seem to drum up a heck of a lot of enthusiasm to what amounts to yet another Wii party game. “The controls are simple and easy to get into,” one wrote. “Each special move is based off the characters’ unique traits, and they’re pretty neat. The courts have a variety of gimmicks to them, and each one is fun in their own way.”
“I like how teams that get behind always have ample chance to strike back and get back into the game,” another added. “Use the items at your disposal and the game’s often not decided until the very end, which makes it more fun for players.”
