Good: Gorgeous visuals (like a well-done anime) Good utilization of 3D Likeable characters, cute dialogue Fun mini-games Features a dog named Fondue!
Not so good: Vague descriptions of how to play mini games (some take more than a couple of tries figuring out how to achieve the rhythm required)
Rhythm Thief: The Emperor's Treasure is a gorgeous game. The cut-scenes are played out with anime-style visuals and audio dialogue. The rhythm games themselves are varied and make use of a variety of methods (touch screen, buttons, gyro sensor, etc). The game has a fast pace with lots of opportunities to save, and the rhythm games are enjoyable and… Read more
GOOD: Variety of types of stages Immersive world Funny,clever dialogue Fun new battle style Option to collect items Well done 3D
NOT SO GOOD: Confusing series of events, not enough hints (a walkthrough is helpful at times!) No explanation of absence of leveling up
Paper Mario Sticker Star has a lot of cool features. The worlds are beautiful and explorable (not side-scrolling), and the character dialogue is very well written (the Toads are hilarious). The battle style is really cool- you pluck stickers on your journey and add them to a sticker album, and in battle you can use the stickers to make an attack that you can make more… Read more
"Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone" is a game that will appeal to both beginners and seasoned artists. Features: Detailed, yet simple tutorials with a cute old "instructor" and his dog, Bacon Freestyle option A large variety of mediums (oil, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, etc.) Blending Subtly changeable color palate Zoom and grid function Large album of inspiration pictures Large, many roomed virtual "museum" for you to hang up your artwork
I found myself relaxing and enjoying the tutorials, as well as playing around with the free-style option. The game has a very uplifting, calming effect, and when following the tutorials you really… Read more
