You know, I was as skeptical as the next person when Nintendo presented Wii Music at E3, but over the past few weeks I've really begun to understand what Miyamoto is trying to accomplish with the 'game', and it is quite simple if you give it a chance.
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/1...as-a-game/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOx3G2AAFUI
http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/wii_music/vol1_page1.jsp
http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/wii_music/vol2_page1.jsp
It's not about getting the highest score. It's not about hitting each note perfectly. It's about playing music. Wii Music allows anybody, of any age or skill level to enjoy the joy of music. It doesn't separate between those who have musical training, and those who don't. Even if you have absolutely no musical training whatsoever, you can still enjoy Wii Music. And even people who do will probably find something to enjoy in the game simply because there is over 60 instruments to play with.
I'm curious, what do you guys think of the game? Certainly, there are a couple of you that started laughing the moment you read the title of this thread, but I'd still like to know. I can't guarantee I will be picking Wii Music up anytime soon, but I have become extremely interested and it deserves a chance.
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/1...as-a-game/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOx3G2AAFUI
http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/wii_music/vol1_page1.jsp
http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/wii_music/vol2_page1.jsp
Iwata Asks: Wii Music Vol.2 Wrote:Iwata(I hope you all took a look at those links. They are important to comprehension)
There's never been anything like this game before, so I don't think gamers know what it is yet. If they were to ask "What kind of game is Wii Music," how—in a word—would you describe it? Totaka-san?
Totaka
Eguchi-san used an expression that I thought fit. He said it's musical clay.
Iwata
I get it, like clay for playing with. Only for music.
Totaka
Right. I thought that described it perfectly, and for some reason it pleased me to hear it put that way. Anyone can mold clay. It can be fun just to make a simple snowman, but if you're more skilled with your hands, you can make something more artistic. The clay, however, remains clay. Similarly, Wii Music possesses a wide breadth of adaptability.
It's not about getting the highest score. It's not about hitting each note perfectly. It's about playing music. Wii Music allows anybody, of any age or skill level to enjoy the joy of music. It doesn't separate between those who have musical training, and those who don't. Even if you have absolutely no musical training whatsoever, you can still enjoy Wii Music. And even people who do will probably find something to enjoy in the game simply because there is over 60 instruments to play with.
I'm curious, what do you guys think of the game? Certainly, there are a couple of you that started laughing the moment you read the title of this thread, but I'd still like to know. I can't guarantee I will be picking Wii Music up anytime soon, but I have become extremely interested and it deserves a chance.