Comments on: Samba De Amigo http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/ See what other consumers are saying about the Wii. Read up on the best new Wii games. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:26:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jaime Hargreaves http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Jaime Hargreaves Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:03:02 +0000 http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/#comment-78 I love Samba de Amigo. I've never played it on Dreamcast, so I can't compare it to the original, but I think it's a really great game. The music is great and the graphics are so bright and colorful that it's like watching a party unfold on your TV screen! The little "extra" challenges, like Mr. Pose, are lots of fun and are a great addition to the usual maraca shaking. <br /> <br />I'm not sure if it's my motion sensor or if it's something that's common to all games, but in some of the mini games, such as the dancing game, it's not always very accurate at picking up hand positions, which renders some of them virtually unplayable, and that's disappointing. However, since it's not crucial to the main gameplay, I don't mind that very much. <br /> <br />It's possible to play this game alone, but it's much more fun to play with a group, because there's nothing quite as funny as watching other people make fools of themselves. Just remember... it's your turn eventually. Rating: 5 / 5 I love Samba de Amigo. I’ve never played it on Dreamcast, so I can’t compare it to the original, but I think it’s a really great game. The music is great and the graphics are so bright and colorful that it’s like watching a party unfold on your TV screen! The little “extra” challenges, like Mr. Pose, are lots of fun and are a great addition to the usual maraca shaking.

I’m not sure if it’s my motion sensor or if it’s something that’s common to all games, but in some of the mini games, such as the dancing game, it’s not always very accurate at picking up hand positions, which renders some of them virtually unplayable, and that’s disappointing. However, since it’s not crucial to the main gameplay, I don’t mind that very much.

It’s possible to play this game alone, but it’s much more fun to play with a group, because there’s nothing quite as funny as watching other people make fools of themselves. Just remember… it’s your turn eventually.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: GameFAN HCGamer http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/comment-page-1/#comment-77 GameFAN HCGamer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:14:52 +0000 http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/#comment-77 It's here! If you missed this gem on the Dreamcast, then you MUST buy it right now.... Don't miss out on Sega's classic!! <br /> <br />What are you waiting for? I give my highest recommendation to Samba De Amigo! I've rarely had this much fun!! <br /> <br />Who would have thought that music could be this much fun?! <br /> <br />5 stars, 10 out of 10, 2 thumbs up.... Make that Maracas!!!! Rating: 5 / 5 It’s here! If you missed this gem on the Dreamcast, then you MUST buy it right now…. Don’t miss out on Sega’s classic!!

What are you waiting for? I give my highest recommendation to Samba De Amigo! I’ve rarely had this much fun!!

Who would have thought that music could be this much fun?!

5 stars, 10 out of 10, 2 thumbs up…. Make that Maracas!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: J. Childers http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/comment-page-1/#comment-76 J. Childers Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:07:28 +0000 http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/#comment-76 Game is just boring. My daughter and I play all kids of games, she isn't picky and goes back to play old Gamecube games. This one fell flat. We tried everything out, played a few rounds and it just lost our attention. Wii controls just didn't work well enough for this game. Nice try, wait for an updated version. Rating: 1 / 5 Game is just boring. My daughter and I play all kids of games, she isn’t picky and goes back to play old Gamecube games. This one fell flat. We tried everything out, played a few rounds and it just lost our attention. Wii controls just didn’t work well enough for this game. Nice try, wait for an updated version.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: J Smith http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/comment-page-1/#comment-75 J Smith Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:19:27 +0000 http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/#comment-75 Samba is silly fun with bright n' colorful visuals and a great soundtrack. There are 3 difficulty settings making it good family fun on easier difficulties or challenging for experienced players on the harder difficulties. Highly recommended! :) Rating: 5 / 5 Samba is silly fun with bright n’ colorful visuals and a great soundtrack. There are 3 difficulty settings making it good family fun on easier difficulties or challenging for experienced players on the harder difficulties. Highly recommended! :)
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Michael Kerner http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Michael Kerner Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:02:51 +0000 http://wiiconsolesandwiigames.com/blog/22/samba-de-amigo/#comment-74 When it comes down to it, the Nintendo Wii has lagged behind on the success of video games related to music. They have released some hits like Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock and Rock Band. But, it has lagged behind with the feeling of downloading music from the net. That has been where the PS3 and Xbox 360 have delivered well these past few years. It has been the one thing that has lacked for those who really want to rock out loud. But, that has been one strong point up Nintendo's sleeve with their latest music game. Instead of rocking out loud, it is telling gamers to starting their sambas, and shake, shake, shake it out loud from a Sega classic that is back from the Sega distinction. <br /> <br />Samba De Amigo for the Nintendo Wii, is the latest title to shake their groove things. The classic title from the overlooked Sega Dreamcast era feels a bit more exciting, and brings in more addiction to Wii gamers hearts than you can imagine. This rhythm game allows you to control you Wii-mote and your nunchuck controller as a pair of maracas, and shake your way through several great songs including Smooth, Groove Is In The Heart from Dee Lite, and Volare from the overlooked Gypsy Kings. But that is just the beginning, you can also choose to have the option to use a 2nd Wii-mote instead of the nunchuck, to make the game a bit easier for those who might have a hard time through their samba smashes. <br /> <br />But, that is just the beginning. what really makes this game spark for hard core Wii owners, and classic fans of the original Dreamcast smash, is that this is the first Wii title to include music which you can download off the internet, and add-on to make the gameplay a lot more addictive. You can download as many as 40 great tracks that are available through the game, including classics like the cult hit I Want Candy, and recent classics like Jet's Are You Gonna Be My Girl. The graphics really look great, and absolutely show a great update in the look, and excitement of the gameplay. Sadly, though as a gamer I found it a bit harder to manuver with the Wii & nunchuck combination, but felt a lot more comfortable with the 2 Wii-motes. Also, with the excitement of finally seeing a Wii game having music downloads, I was expecting a little bit more with the online gaming. While you can post your online scores, I was hoping that there could've been a bit more for matchups. <br /> <br />All in all, Samba De Amigo is a great buy for the Nintendo Wii, and really throws in a few great surprises. If you've never played the original from the Sega Dreamcast days, or if you are just plain tired of the same old, boring rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, than this one is a great buy for your Wii library. So shake your way into the best score possible, and party with Samba De Amigo. <br /> <br />Graphics: B+ <br /> <br />Sound: B <br /> <br />Control: C+ Wii & Nunchuck, B+ for 2 Wii-motes <br /> <br />Fun & Enjoyment: B- for solo gamers: B+ for multiplayers <br /> <br />Overall: B 1/2- Rating: 4 / 5 When it comes down to it, the Nintendo Wii has lagged behind on the success of video games related to music. They have released some hits like Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock and Rock Band. But, it has lagged behind with the feeling of downloading music from the net. That has been where the PS3 and Xbox 360 have delivered well these past few years. It has been the one thing that has lacked for those who really want to rock out loud. But, that has been one strong point up Nintendo’s sleeve with their latest music game. Instead of rocking out loud, it is telling gamers to starting their sambas, and shake, shake, shake it out loud from a Sega classic that is back from the Sega distinction.

Samba De Amigo for the Nintendo Wii, is the latest title to shake their groove things. The classic title from the overlooked Sega Dreamcast era feels a bit more exciting, and brings in more addiction to Wii gamers hearts than you can imagine. This rhythm game allows you to control you Wii-mote and your nunchuck controller as a pair of maracas, and shake your way through several great songs including Smooth, Groove Is In The Heart from Dee Lite, and Volare from the overlooked Gypsy Kings. But that is just the beginning, you can also choose to have the option to use a 2nd Wii-mote instead of the nunchuck, to make the game a bit easier for those who might have a hard time through their samba smashes.

But, that is just the beginning. what really makes this game spark for hard core Wii owners, and classic fans of the original Dreamcast smash, is that this is the first Wii title to include music which you can download off the internet, and add-on to make the gameplay a lot more addictive. You can download as many as 40 great tracks that are available through the game, including classics like the cult hit I Want Candy, and recent classics like Jet’s Are You Gonna Be My Girl. The graphics really look great, and absolutely show a great update in the look, and excitement of the gameplay. Sadly, though as a gamer I found it a bit harder to manuver with the Wii & nunchuck combination, but felt a lot more comfortable with the 2 Wii-motes. Also, with the excitement of finally seeing a Wii game having music downloads, I was expecting a little bit more with the online gaming. While you can post your online scores, I was hoping that there could’ve been a bit more for matchups.

All in all, Samba De Amigo is a great buy for the Nintendo Wii, and really throws in a few great surprises. If you’ve never played the original from the Sega Dreamcast days, or if you are just plain tired of the same old, boring rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, than this one is a great buy for your Wii library. So shake your way into the best score possible, and party with Samba De Amigo.

Graphics: B+

Sound: B

Control: C+ Wii & Nunchuck, B+ for 2 Wii-motes

Fun & Enjoyment: B- for solo gamers: B+ for multiplayers

Overall: B 1/2-
Rating: 4 / 5

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