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Video Games : Mario Slam Basketball (Nintendo DS)
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Mario Slam Basketball (Nintendo DS) from: Nintendo List Price: £29.99 Childrens Toy Shop Price: £24.98 You Save: £5.01 (17%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Video Game Brand: Nintendo EAN: 0045496737337 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Label: Nintendo Manufacturer: Nintendo Manufacturer Maximum Age: 18 years Manufacturer Minimum Age: 132 months Model: NTRPAB3E Platform: Nintendo DS Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: February 16, 2007 Studio: Nintendo Sales Rank: 2700 MPN: ntr p ab3e Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Before the advent of the PlayStation, Japanese publishers Square Enix and Nintendo used to be the best of friends. But when Square Enix tried to split their games between the PS one and N64, Nintendo was too jealous to share and they ended up falling out – a friendship only renewed in the last few years. There can be few that imagined that one of the first new games to evolve out of the partnership would be a basketball sim featuring both the usual Mushroom Kingdom suspects and Final Fantasy characters (White Mage, Black Mage, Ninja, Cactuar and Moogle). The result is even more bizarre than most Mario sports games, but only slightly less entertaining. To its credit, the game makes more use of the touch screen than most on the DS, with all the actions bar movement achieved using the stylus (although the basics can be replicated using the face buttons if you want to be boring). Your character dribbles the ball automatically but you can speed them up by tapping the screen and throws are managed simply by drawing the stylus in a straight line. A surprisingly subtle amount of control can be achieved, including several kinds of trick shots and even swapping hands when playing defense. A variety of special courts also complicate things with coins collected along the way adding to your score when shooting. Indeed the whole game works so well that the only real problem is the mechanical enemy artificial intelligence. It’s therefore a real shame that playing multiplayer requires both people to own a cartridge each, although that’s undoubtedly a result of the game’s superb graphics which go well above the call of duty for a simple sports game. HARRISON DENT Manufacturer's Description: Mario Slam Basketball is the first game of its type to give players total control of the ball. Players really will be able to dribble and Slam-Dunk with the tip of their finger! The fast paced action features classic Nintendo and Final Fantasy characters and is perfectly suited to the Nintendo DS using a combination of the touch screen and D-pad to dribble, pass and take shots, all with strokes and taps of the stylus. The slightly more flash players can also show off several special moves; by tapping a unique sequence of dots that mark the first initial of the character's name, players can unleash awe inspiring new skills, with the potential of doubling their score. Developed by Square Enix, Mario Slam Basketball is one of the best looking games to grace Nintendo's dual-screened hand-held to date. The characters are all rendered in glorious 3D and the player will be dazzled by spectacular effects as the action unfolds. Create your own three player, all-star team by selecting from popular Nintendo characters such as Mario, Luigi and even Princess Peach herself! What's more developer Square Enix has included a whole host of famous Final Fantasy characters to choose from. Collecting coins during matches is especially important as they can affect the score. So, before going for a slam-dunk players will need to collect as many coins as they can in order to bag the highest possible score. The basketball court isn't the place for the faint hearted. Magic Johnson and Dennis Rodman may be stars on the real court, but faced with players holding red shells it takes an all new-type of player to really show their skill on the DS court! The referee seems to be asleep so anything goes on this basketball court! Players can use Red and Green shells, Bo-bombs, Bananas and Stars to turn the tide of the game, obstruct other players and even chase down coins. Mario Slam Basketball features three single player modes that allow players to participate in major basketball tournaments, exhibition matches and hone their vital skills. In Practice Mode, players can focus on their weak points and strive to become superstars. Exhibition Mode allows players to select their own customised team to play against the CPU in a quick match. Finally Tourney mode lets players try out their skills in a choice of four tournaments- Mushroom, Flower, Star and Rainbow. When a Tourney has been completed, 'Hard mode' is activated where the really hardcore players can battle it out against even fiercer opponents. Desperate to wipe the court with your friends? Now you can with three exciting wireless multi-player modes to select: Exhibition, Dribble Race, and Coin Hunter, plus two single download play modes. Test who can hold on to the most coins until the end of the game, or take part in a Dribble Race. If you're desperate to show off who's the winner, players can even store results and rankings. Mario Slam Basketball also has the ability to let friends cut in. While playing, a message will pop up and alert players that a new opponent has been found so players can compete in some serious on court action. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Good effort...This is a good basketball game, fun to play and very easy to get to grips with. The basic basketball skills can be mastered very quickly however the more complex moves take a little more practice but are satisfying when you get them right. There are lots of differnt 'courts' available to play on, each with their own little characteristics and of course all the famous Mario characters are availble to play with (Such as Mario, Bowser, Luigi etc) as well as a few from the Final Fantasy universe. My only critisim of the game is that it is very very easy to learn, i've only had the game a few hours and already I can beat the more advanced teams so it has the potential to get boring a little quickly. Also you ... Read More: Rating:  - Brilliant Nintendo QualityIf you have ever played a Mario sports title, you will know to expect power-ups and frantic action coupled with a great control system and a perfectly judged learning curve. Mario Slam Basketball, or "Mario Hoops 3 on 3" as per the US version that I bought, has all of the above. The use of the stylus is a little odd at first, but after a couple of games, it makes a lot of sense and is very intuitive. The game itself is excellent quality for a handheld, and is certainly in my top 3 titles for the DS. This is a really great title and I hope it receives the recognition it deserves. Rating: - Slam Dunk From SquareEnixSince Nintendo created their Nintendo DS system, they've absolutely maintained and and defined a whole new way of playing video games to the next degree. Not only that, they've also shown that in the element of their games with Mario. Since Super Mario 64 DS was developed, they've maintained so many DS titles with the Mario name that've delivered from Mario Kart DS, to the return of the classic 2-D days with New Super Mario Brothers. Now, with the success of their sports titles from other systems such as Super Mario Strikers from their Gamecube system, many skeptics are wondering if that kind of a Mario sports title can deliver on the DS. Here is the result. Mario Hoops 3 On 3 for the Nintendo DS, brings the element of basketball, ... Read More: Rating: - Another great Mario hitA fantastic game using the usual Mario twist on sporting titles to good effect. Found an english version of this whilst on business in Hong Kong and although its been great fun playing in single player mode, there is no doubt the multi-player mode will be superb. Stylus controls take a bit of getting used to but easy enough to get the basics right and start winning some tournaments - no doubt the advance controls will need to be mastered to win the top ranking tournaments though |
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