MarketTantrik Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Game Review: Rockstar Games Table Tennis (Wii) From Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars...able-tennis-wii _________________________________________________________________ This is another port for the Wii that we've basically reviewed before in its Xbox 360 incarnation, so now that Table Tennis is out for the Wii the only thing that needs to be talked about is the control scheme. Everything else, sans online play, is the same as the Xbox 360 version. Sure, the graphics are downgraded, but almost everything you need to know about the game can be found in our big review of the original title. A Table Tennis game seems like a natural fit for the Wii, but other people have gotten Wii controls wrong before. Luckily, Table Tennis hit this one over the net. There are nice tutorials that allow you to practice each technique, and you'll need them; it takes some practice to learn how you're supposed to move the Wiimote to aim the ball correctly. The game does not feature 1:1 movement, you basically swing in different directions to aim the ball. If you want the ball to go to the upper left hand corner, you swing up and to the left. Close to the net on the right hand side? Swing down and to the right. I had problems when I tried to control the game with large, sweeping movements, but once I started to hold the Wiimote like a Table Tennis paddle while making tighter movements it all became clear. Give yourself a few minutes to get used to the controls, and you'll see that while they're not instantly intuitive, they do work very well. Holding the Wiimote in front of you to make these short swings sounds easy, but with volleys getting longer and longer as you play don't be surprised if you break a sweat. With the Wiimote-only control scheme you add spin with the d-pad, and the computer moves your player for you. If you add a nunchuck you can move your character yourself, but that gets hard to keep track of very quickly. In a third control setup you can use the nunchuk to add fine control of where your ball lands, but that's only for people with insanely talented hands. These are the three control methods, and while I prefer the default Wiimote-only controls, the other two with the nunchuk can be fun if only to test yourself. There is no online play (boo!), but playing with another person in the room is a great time as you knock the ball back and forth. It feels oddly like an actual game of Table Tennis, and things can get intense very quickly. At $40, this is a little less expensive than your average game. So if you're looking for something a little more in-depth than Wii Tennis, then this is a great buy. And it isn't a bad workout, either. It's good to turn on the Wii again. Status: Buy _____________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjun Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 i just dont like ports when it comes to the wii .... :@ its a total waste .... dont kno why they bother .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K'dash Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 i will definitly get this for office use!!! Tennis has been a hit here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 i just dont like ports when it comes to the wii .... :@ its a total waste .... dont kno why they bother .... tt is a tailor-made game for wii. had a blast on x360....im sure wii version would rock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DIRECTOR Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 i think game play wise it will be suited. got the 360 version, its great looking and plays well. but this is an ideal game for the wii......... but i did get abit put off with the graphics for the wii. but hey u lose some, u gain some. lose of the look, but gain in the control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ne0 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 x360 had very good gfx....just look at the way the shirt clings and the user starts sweating after a long grueling rally. thinking of replaying and finishing this game in the highest difficulty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man In The Box Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 So has anyone tried out this game for the WII? I would be buying it if I get positive feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 bumping a two year old topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nothing wrong as long as the comment is genuine. Besides, Avishkar is a well known oldie. He doesn't need to increase his post count all of a sudden (OR DOES HE ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harinder1827 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil_angel Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 not good Spammer alert! any mod here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toknowjoyman Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I wish they could make this for the PS3 w/move support. It's a really good game. I just got the x360 and would suggest this game as one of the must buy's to any owner, who enjoys games. KZ3 is not even as close to this in intensity. I dont have a wii, but does anybody know how it would compare to (in terms of control) to something like sports champions on Ps3 move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kushalrocks Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I wish they could make this for the PS3 w/move support. It's a really good game. I just got the x360 and would suggest this game as one of the must buy's to any owner, who enjoys games. KZ3 is not even as close to this in intensity. I dont have a wii, but does anybody know how it would compare to (in terms of control) to something like sports champions on Ps3 move? me wants this on ps3 with move btw dude u dont play this kya ? had added you on xbl edit : btw i bumped into this thread while i was searching for gow collections thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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