The lights are on
Nintendo showed off this quirky, Warioware-flavored minigame collection at E3 2012, but we weren't able to try out everything during the show. We got more time with the minigames we missed during our recent visit to Nintendo's Redmond, Washington office for our recent cover story. Now we've compiled all of our hands-on experiences with four of the goofy, GamePad-centric experience into one spot for your convenience.
Along with the name of the game itself, the following minigames all have working titles:
ShutterOne single-player game has players using their GamePad as a camera to take snapshots of suspects scattered across a city. The cardboard cutout citizens go about their lives, mindlessly walking by open windows in their apartments or cruising down the street. The scene resembles a shooting gallery. The trick is to use the zoomed-out perspective of the TV to locate suspects, and then zoom in with the GamePad to get them in frame and take the shot. It’s nothing fancy, but it shows off the versatility of the controller.
FruitWarioware games like Smooth Moves have always been great at engaging a roomful of gamers, even if they’re not holding controllers. One such game in Game & Wario has a single player controlling a crook via the GamePad and attempting to blend into the bustling city streets. The other participants look on as they try to pinpoint the criminal nonchalantly stealing apples. The thief must time these thefts with passing busses, smoke from chimneys, or crowds to obscure the crime. After three apples have been stolen, the onlookers pass around the GamePad, view a criminal lineup, and select their suspect. This “whodunit” multiplayer is downright delightful.
Email the author Tim Turi, or follow on Twitter, and Game Informer.
Always loved these games. This one will be no different.
Fruit reminds me of what I've heard of Spy Party. One thief completing tasks, one sniper trying to pick him out.
Game and Watch and Wario Ware UNITE!
Sweeet!
Kind of worried this will end of being like Little Deviants but I am a huge Wario Ware fan so I will be trying it
Ugh... I totally think these games are worthless.
Out of all the mini games archery sounds like the most fun, or at least a good time killer, I guess. I'm not looking to spend money on a wiiu for the mini games.
looooooooooooooooooool..... I completely forgot about this.