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- First reviewJanuary 20, 2009
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SynopsisAs a mountaineer unafraid to scale the highest summits, you have always laughed in the face of fear. But when your brother disappears among the harsh and frigid peaks of the Himalayas, you set off on a quest that will teach you about true fear. In this desolate landscape, far above the notice of ordinary civilization, a terrifying realm awaits. Prepare to face horrors like you've never encountered before as you embark on a rescue mission that will have you confronting much more than merely the run-of-the-mill dangers of mountain climbing.Take on the role of a bold mountaineer whose fearlessness is put to the ultimate test in Cursed Mountain. Roam the unforgiving landscape of the Himalayas, where you will encounter an ancient curse tying the souls of deceased villagers, pilgrims, mountaineers and Buddhist monks to the Shadow World high in the mountains. As your path is blocked by ghosts and demons and your mind tormented by terrible, disorienting visions, will you be able to maintain your focus and pursue your quest to find your lost brother?
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4
Eerie atmosphere; original story and location
on December 22, 2009
Posted by: MrClarenceCat
from Pittsburgh, PA
Welcome to Cursed Mountain, where you will have to explore realistic locations set in the Himalayans to find your lost brother. The “finding a lost relative” hook has been run into the ground – but this game is one of the more original concepts to come to the Wii. The story and game play are well executed and create a fun but extremely eerie game. Every aspect of this game is intelligent and therefore never insults your intelligence. There are no “Yeah, right” moments.
The real star of the game is of course is the atmosphere created by the sights and sounds of the game. This is a game best played slowly – enjoying every little detail – in total dark (Party game this is not!)
While not everything is interactive, the details included in the towns are amazing. You can look up during most of the game and see the summit (where logic tells you is where your brother is). The only issue I saw with the graphics is that the smoke / mist that seem to envelop everything becomes pixilated sometimes – not a big deal though.
I do have to subtract 1 start for the game’s controls and camera control. When combat begins (which is done with mythical items and gestures and not with an AK-47 that just happened to be lying around), the camera angle switches to a first person view. The problem is that it is not uncommon for the cursor not to appear. You will spend too many precious seconds flinging around the Wiimote to find the cursor – sometimes with it never appearing.
For under $20 – seriously!!! Please do yourself a favor and get this game. Yes there are some control issues but the gameplay offsets this problem. I am so surprised that this game is not selling more copies. For those who complain about the shovelware problemof the Wii, please support original and intelligent games like Cursed Mountain.
What's great about it: Eerie atmosphere; excellent background noises; original story and location
What's not so great: controls and camera angles issues during combact
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisLive in a town where the relationships that you build with animals have as much impact on your life as those you build with humans. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, you can indulge in your favorite activities all day long. Time passes in this world at a real pace, so you can observe holidays and seasonal celebrations at just the right times. Feel free to fish all day or hang out with friends, just make sure that you maintain thriving connections with your neighbors. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, the heart of the action is found in building relationships with the animals in your town as well as with other players. Spend your time doing the activities that matter most to you, whether it's playing in the snow, catching fireflies or cultivating friendships with the creatures who move in and out of the town. Design clothes and patterns for the animals to wear. Exchange letters, gifts and favors with your neighbors to cultivate friendships. And remember to listen closely to the animals ~ they always have good stories to share.
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5
Fun and addicting game with one small problem
on January 20, 2009
Posted by: MrClarenceCat
This is a very fun game that can become very addicting. You and your family will want to play as much as you can just to see which neighbor is outside; which fish / bug is available. As there are no set goals, you are free to play this game anyway you want (fish all day; or collect money to expand your house; or send letters to your neighbors).
The beauty of this game is watching your town change throughout the day (the sun sets and the stars come out) and throughout the year (snow falls; leaves change; spring comes with new insects) - all in real time.
If I had to summarize this game - this game is like the Harvest Moon series (daily chores; make friends; never ending play) with a lot more items to collect (there are over 100 neighbors to meet; over 500 pieces of furniture to collect; numerous fish, bugs, and fossils to collect for your museum).
There are two drawbacks. The first is that the game does occur in real time – so if you are out on Saturday night, you will never get to see the very adorable performance of a singing dog. Or if you work late, the stores might be closed before you can play. The good news is that you can adjust the time when you start to address this time problem.
The second drawback is not so easily corrected. The more you and your family play - the more your grass / snow will disappear. I would suggest researching this problem on the many boards that have been started about this problem. So while you can play this game anyway you want, there are consequences as this can reduce your once beautiful town to a town with only plain brown dirt and no grass.
What's great about it: fun and addicting; will find yourself wanting to play whenever you can just to see which friend, fish, bug is out
What's not so great: only 1 city per wii (w/ 4 houses); must be very CAREFUL or snow / grass will disappear
I would recommend this to a friend!
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