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(More customer reviews)WarioWare DIY may come with 90 or so pre-loaded microgames that many of us are familiar with.But the point of these 90 or so games isn't to play with (though, you can do that).
Really, as many Internet review sites have already said, this is a modern day "Mario Paint". You can create mini games, comic books (four panels each) and even full 90 second MIDI-like songs with 4 separate tracks and a percussion track.The amount of detail you get into your creations is all up to you.You decide how much involvement you want to put into it.Create something from the ground up?Go for it!But plan on spending upwards of 3+ hours to create a really good game... all for about 8 seconds of pay off.
Or maybe you just want to steal bits and pieces of other games to make your own?Or just edit some in-game artwork to give things a touch of your own personality?You can do that, too.And it takes much less time.
The problem is, even if you take shortcuts, this game is not a "pick up and play" type experience that Nintendo has recently become so famous for.You can save up to two projects of each type (game, comic, song) so you can be working on simultaneous projects and can always save and quit whenever you want.This is good.But even so, making these little baby steps may become tedious to you, as you may end up feeling like you're not getting anywhere.
Beyond the creation, there's also challenges."Jobs" involve you creating different elements of games "on spec" for Wario.This is silly, because, even though the game presents you with a preferred outcome of your design, you could really just draw anything, like a bunch of scribbles, and the game won't know the difference.But if you look beyond that and really get creative, you end up creating some interesting aspects to already-mostly-completed mini games.
Other "challenges" called "dojos" are more "game code" focused.They encourage you to learn more about how mini game programming works by presenting you with expected outcomes in a game that you have to program yourself.Luckily, in this area, the game knows if you did it right or not, and it *can* help you learn about the game programming very quickly.It also bends your brain a little, which is fun.
Overall, if you've got creativity itching in you to get out, and plan to *fully utilize* the social aspects of this game, like the wi-fi connection, including product swapping amongst "friends" and weekly submissions to contests... or even swapping products to your Wii, if you have one, and send it on to other friends with Wii's that have the showcase software, but not necessarily a DS or WarioWare DIY, which is convenient - then BUY this now.
But if tedious creation, patience and hours of staring at creation screens sounds like it would bore you, then stay away.The 90 games that come pre-installed are NOT worth the almost $35 price tag.If you want MicroGames, just pure MicroGames, buy WarioWare Touched on eBay for about $10.
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WarioWare D.I.Y.Product Description: WarioWare D.I.Y. is a single player simulation/puzzle game for Nintendo DS, DSi and DSi XL that challenges players to create their own micro-games as part of Wario's game design team. Players have access to a suite of game design tools that allow for customization of game mechanics and flow, graphics, audio and more, as well as a templates, tutorials and in-game assistance. In addition to game creation the game cartridge contains 72 premade micro-games. Additional features include the ability to share games wirelessly, to submit games to Nintendo, cross-compatibility with Wii allowing for play of created games on Wii, a multiplayer mode, additional micro-games and more.
Join Wario's game design team.
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Create your own graphics.
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72 premade games included as well.
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Story Surprise surprise, the infamously greedy Wario has another harebrained schemeto get rich... and this time, you're gonna help him. Using Dr. Crygor's invention,the Super MakerMatic 21, Wario has his eye fixed on conquering the gameindustry. This is where you come in. He's recruited an army of gamers, includingyou, to make these dreams come true. You will have access to a deep gamecreation toolset, a wide range of templates and the in-game assistance tomicro-games expert Penny, but you'll really have to work that left brainmuscle to go from lowly freelance designer to game creator extraordinaire.
Gameplay The
WarioWare franchise is famous for accessible, addictive gameplaythrough quick, fun games and
WarioWare D.I.Y. is no exception withis focus on micro-games. In addition to 90 premade micro-games includedon the
WarioWare D.I.Y. DS game cartridge and the periodic releaseof additional downloadable games via a wireless broadband Internet connection,
WarioWare D.I.Y. also includes the unique ability for players tocreate their own micro-games. This is done via an easy to understand toolset,which aids players in planning out the overall flow of the game, its graphics,music/audio and more. In doing this players can choose to create theirgames from scratch, utilize a set of templates or reuse game componentsfrom other created games. Regarding audio, players have several options,including using the DS microphone for recording purposes. Created gamescan also be shared with friends and the greater
WarioWare D.I.Y.community via the DS' wireless functionality, and Nintendo will periodicallyannounce calls for user created games in specific game categories. Thebest games submitted, as judged by Nintendo, will be recognized and distributedonline for all
WarioWare D.I.Y. owners to enjoy. Finally,
WarioWareD.I.Y. also contains the ability for players to create their own four-panelcomic strips when they want to take a break from game-making.
Wii Integration WarioWare: D.I.Y. players who also have a Wii gaming console can add another dimension to their game. By downloading the
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase game from Nintendo's WiiWare service, players can gain access to 72 micro-games. In addition, they also have the unique opportunity to experience the games they created with their Nintendo DS system on their TVs. Each of the elements in these new games then becomes a part of the player's toolbox. The WiiWare game also includes an unlockable multiplayer mode that lets up to four people play micro-games competitively (additional accessories required and are sold separately).
Key Game Features
Do it yourself by taking on the role of game designer as you create your own micro-games by crafting everything from artwork, animations, music and action instructions.
WarioWare D.I.Y. comes with more than 90 premade games to play, but players who have access to a broadband Internet connection can wirelessly download a virtually endless supply of user-generated games, or upload their own creations to share with the world.
When creating games, players can utilize a library of pre-made graphics and sound samples, borrow elements from other micro-games on their system, or start from scratch.
Sharing new content is the real key to WarioWare: D.I.Y., and there are a number of ways for players to participate:
Using a local wireless connection, friends can swap micro-games, comics and music they have created.
After the game launches, Nintendo will regularly make new micro-games available for download to players who have access to a broadband Internet connection.
From time to time, Nintendo will challenge WarioWare: D.I.Y. players to create games based on a specific theme. Nintendo will make the best submissions available for download to players with a wireless broadband Internet connection.
Players can upload items to their Storage Crate in the Warehouse (wireless broadband Internet access required). These products can then be downloaded by any of the friends with whom they have exchanged friend codes.
If you want to take a break from creating and playing games, why not try your hand at a comic strip? WarioWare: D.I.Y. includes all the tools artists need to compose their own four-panel comic strips.
Integration with the Wii gives players access to additional games, allows for importing of created WarioWare D.I.Y. games into the Wii environment and contains an unlockable multiplayer mode.
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