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#SPORTSBALL WII U REVIEW MANUAL#
Most of this information is not conveyed in-game, and we were reminded of old NES titles where players had to read the manual to find the story. Everything from the arenas to the birds have back-stories, which we'd love to see more of in the future. Players should definitely read the manual, too, which contains a detailed history of Sportsball, giving the game a substantial amount of context and lore. Also impressive is the amount of world-building TOO DX infused Sportsball with - beginning with a tongue-in-cheek "Inspired by true events" title card and with funny team names like "Gang of Green," every aspect of Sportsball is bursting with personality. The soundtrack, which includes a catchy vocal title track, is instantly memorable and solid. The 2D graphics are not particularly memorable, save for end-of-round bird explosions that must be seen to be believed, but this game isn't about visual effects. Visually, Sportsball is well-animated and moves at a consistently smooth frame-rate. It's hard to fault the developer for that, especially since the game is marketed as a multiplayer party game. The game is also local-only, with no online multiplayer yet buying Sportsball expecting solo or online play would be missing the point - the fun comes from playing in a room with friends, which is clearly TOO DX's intention. There is a training mode that players can try solo, but it won't last more than a few minutes. Unfortunately, Sportsball doesn't include a real single player mode. This is a fun (if not entirely necessary) bit of functionality, but we did experience a fair bit of delay when speaking into the mic.
Using the GamePad's microphone, someone can act as "announcer," with his or her voice booming in the background. The GamePad functionality doesn't seem to include audio, but it's somewhat redeemed by a novel new feature.
#SPORTSBALL WII U REVIEW PRO#
Sportsball can be controlled with virtually any Wii / Wii U input, including the Wii Remote, the Classic Controller/Pro, the Wii U Pro Controller and the GamePad. Birds can also nosedive and dunk - nosediving becomes a very important tactic in quick scoring and in the Sportsbrawl option. While most players can (and will) get by with the basics, there are several manoeuvres that can be discovered we realized at one point that one particularly long bird was able to balance and carry balls to the net. Players can also team up by choosing birds from the same team.Īlthough this is played mainly with A and B buttons, there's quite a bit of skill to develop. Games are customisable, with rules and variables that can be changed we found that the most fun modes were the main Rallyball game and the Duel, which is a one-on-one match. There are several different modes to play, from basic Rallyball matches to Sportsbrawl, which eschews balls entirely in favour of a traditional jousting match. Sportsball is, as described by TOO DX, soccer-meets-jousting-meets flying birds. A local multiplayer arcade experience that's easy to learn while still being incredibly nuanced and skill-based, Sportsball is not to be missed - so long as you plan on playing with friends. Though at first it looks like a primitive, simplistic Joust clone, its charms quickly become apparent with fast-paced gameplay and hilarious presentation. Nintendo has been highlighting TOO DX's Sportsball at various shows and conferences as one of several particularly strong "indie games" available on the Wii U eShop, promoting it as a quality party game.
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