Playground (Wii)

When the Wii was released its unique control system allowed mini-games to be more fun than usual, as the highly successful Wii sports and Wii play proved. It was inevitable then, that other developers would try and get in on the act, and grab as much of the new market as possible. So here we have EA playground; and it is exactly that. A collection of mini-games supposedly designed to use the Wii remote in different ways to keep the player entertained. Graphics For a mini-game compilation graphics don't tend to need to be spectacular, and these are pretty average. The graphical style is appealing, with vibrant colours and cartoon characters. Of course, ...  Read the complete review

I bought EA Playground as I enjoy playing the mini games and using the Wii controller to throw things or to move around with. However, with this game I was disappointed, it is definitely aimed at children and is very easy so I got bored quickly and haven't played it since. This game can be played in single player mode or you can play against friends/family in multiplayer mode. In single player mode you have to go around the playground and challenge other kids to play the games and win. Games include dodgeball, tetherball, slot car racing and paper racers. All of these are so easy to win but when you do win you earn stickers, which can be used to unlock new areas of the ...  Read the complete review

This is a very colourful addition to the Wii game line up. It has lots of really fun mini-games with simple, but effective graphics. The sound is simple too, sort of like those sounds you would expect from an Ice Cream van. However, the games simplicity makes it very addictive. There are lots of different types of levels, including one where you have to play the equivalent of the UK's Swingball. Swinging your Wii remote in a frenzy to win the game. There are lots of things to unlock and many different areas to explore. This game is just as much fun playing alone or with friends. It has so far entertained me for over a month and I still feel as ...  Read the complete review

Frankly, I didnt like it at all. Thankfully I only rented it from lovefilm- phew. I suppose I am a bit old for it, a teenager, but I dont think it would be easy enough to play for anyone younger than about ten, my younger sister found it hard and she is nine. The thing I found was that it was boring to play. it did, however have plenty of colour and lots of different games to play. To progress though, you have to be good at all the games. Also, if you did happen to like it and were good at it- like my younger brother, (11), it is too easy and will not take very long to complete and is a waste of money. It took my brother less than a week. It seems it is a mixed opinion ...  Read the complete review