Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll Review

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(More customer reviews)This game has a main game like other Monkey Ball titles but this time you can control the monkey with your stylus instead of the d-pad. I think the stylus sucks completely on this game and I hate HAVING to use it. Yes you MUST use the stylus for all the mini games and for some main game levels (I am impartial to the use of the stylus on Metroid Prime Hunters as well so if you use it there you might like it here). Unfortunately more than 50% of the levels are ripped from Super Monkey Ball 1 or 2 so there aren't many new levels at all which kind of defeats the purpose. The main game is also easy (mostly because I have played 50% or so of the levels). The d-pad isn't as smooth as a joystick so I prefer the home console versions. The download play kind of sucks because only 3 of the party games can be played and none of the main game can be played in VS style (even for multi card play). Monkey Fight has a camera that is annoying so you can't see the entire stage. Stylus controls only work well for Air Hockey and Golf and would work well for Monkey War -IF I WERE RIGHT-HANDED. Unfortunately, there is no way for let-handed people to play monkey war unless they learn to control their right hand. This is the greatest flaw of this game. Don't buy this for the main game if you have played Super Monkey Ball because it is a waste. Buy this game for the mini games because they are almost completely changed. However, as great as the mini games are there are many missing features like on golf you used to be able to measure the distance to any point in the stage that you were aiming at. Now it just tells you how far the shortest distance is to the hole (which isn't always the best way to get there). This flaw and many other little flaws along with the Monkey Wars flaw makes me give this only 3 stars.

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The popular and acclaimed Super Monkey Ball series of comes to the Nintendo DS with the latest installment Super Monkey Ball: Touch and Go! Use the DS touch screen to play Super Monkey Ball in a whole new way by controlling the ball directly with your stylus. All of the most popular features of the highly addictive Super Monkey Ball series return for Touch and Roll with 100 puzzling new stages and two new party games for up to four players! The new party games support the DS Download function letting up to three friends play along with you even if they don\'t have their own copies of Touch and Roll.FeaturesThree main single player game modes feature 120 Challenge Mode stages in ten worlds with two bonus worlds to be unlocked. In addition Super Monkey Ball: Touch and Roll includes a Practice Mode to let you freely replay stages you\'ve finished in Challenge Mode and a Replay Mode that lets you save your favorite moments to show to your friends.Six party games including classic Super Monkey Ball favorites Monkey Race Monkey Fight Monkey Bowling and Monkey Golf. Two new games are exclusive to Touch and Roll: Monkey Wars and Monkey Air Hockey.All party games support up to four players and allow you to play as either a boss or a normal player.Monkey Wars and Monkey Air Hockey support DS Download Share to let players who do not own Super Monkey Ball: Touch and Roll to participate.Makes use of key Nintendo DS features such as the touch screen interface and the DS Wireless service. Players will be able to use DS Wireless and a wireless broadband connection to download new party games for Super Monkey Ball: Touch and Roll. Format: NINTENDO DS Genre:ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating:E - Everyone UPC:010086670059 Manufacturer No:67005

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GripShift Review

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(More customer reviews)First thing you must know, this game is not a racer. Everyone knows the PSP has enough racers, and this isn't in that category. It has some racing in it, but its so much more. Its been said before, but its a combination racer, platformer, and puzzle game.
The game play is addictive and a lot of fun. Its one of those games where you want to play it for "just a few more minutes" and end up spending hours with it.
The game is broken up between Challenges (puzzle courses), Races, and Mini Games. Challenges are bulk of the game and are a blast (and challenging, go figure). For each Challenge there are 3 tasks, you need to try to get a Gold Medal by beating a set time, collect all the stars, and find the hidden icon. These tracks are increasingly difficult as you progress, but are rewarding when you complete them.
As you progress through the game you have a choice of a large number of cars (that are unlockable) that all have different handling characteristics.
The Mini-games are a blast. Penguin bowling is addictive, Pool is a fun, and there are 4 or 5 other games. All of them are original and fun, including Snake which is a play on Trons bikes.
There is a lot of gameplay and things to do in this game. If you don't want to do Challenges, then try the races (with powerups and weapons), or try the Mini-games. And if you are still looking for something to do included is a robust track editor. You can build and trade tracks with your friends, or other people online. You are limited only by your imagination. I've spent hours designing tracks already. I've had this game less than a week, spent about 15-20 hours with it and have only completed 20%.
Anyways, I stink at writing reviews, i just know this is a fantastic game that everyone should try. I have over a dozen games for the PSP and this one is by far my favorite. The originality and replayability is the biggest selling point for me.


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GripShift is a PSP game that combines high-flying stunt driving and unique puzzle-solving action in an all-out, pedal-to-the-metal racing experience. Play as one of six unique characters in a customizable vehicles preforming stunts through twisting levels while collecting power-ups, avoiding traps, beating the clock and challenging friends. Featuring more than 100 levels of puzzle-like challenges in fun, vibrant environments, and additional bonus games, players can race solo or with up to three other players via the PSP system's built-in wireless feature. GripShift is a stunt racing game with puzzle challenges and more than 100 levels. Also featuring enhanced aerial physics with an intuitive control system, players will perform awesome aerial jumps for massive hang time in puzzle-like driving challenges with multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps and power ups. Compete in single player race mode against the CPU, or enjoy multiplayer action with your friends in head-to-head wireless multiplayer. Create and design custom levels to share with your friends or play in one of eight bonus games for outrageous fun. It's an original break-thru combination of stunt driving, platform action and puzzle solving, designed exclusively for the PSP system.Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay -Multiplayer action for up to 4 players through the PSP system's wireless feature Customizable Levels -Create custom levels with the in-game Track Editor and share them wirelessly Six Playable Characters -Play as one of 6 playable characters and customize vehicles for a unique look

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