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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.
Surprise surprise, the infamously greedy Wario has another harebrained scheme to 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 game industry. This is where you come in. He's recruited an army of gamers, including you, to make these dreams come true. You will have access to a deep game creation toolset, a wide range of templates and the in-game assistance to micro-games expert Penny, but you'll really have to work that left brain muscle to go from lowly freelance designer to game creator extraordinaire. Gameplay The WarioWare franchise is famous for accessible, addictive gameplay through quick, fun games and WarioWare D.I.Y. is no exception with is focus on micro-games. In addition to 90 premade micro-games included on the WarioWare D.I.Y. DS game cartridge and the periodic release of additional downloadable games via a wireless broadband Internet connection, WarioWare D.I.Y. also includes the unique ability for players to create 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 their games from scratch, utilize a set of templates or reuse game components from other created games. Regarding audio, players have several options, including using the DS microphone for recording purposes. Created games can also be shared with friends and the greater WarioWare D.I.Y. community via the DS' wireless functionality, and Nintendo will periodically announce calls for user created games in specific game categories. The best games submitted, as judged by Nintendo, will be recognized and distributed online for all WarioWare D.I.Y. owners to enjoy. Finally, WarioWare D.I.Y. also contains the ability for players to create their own four-panel comic 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 |
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Not a game, but addicting!
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.
A Work of Genius For All Ages!
Warioware D.I.Y. is amazing. It delivers exactly what it promises: The most entertaining, easy-to-learn game-making toolbox in history. There are reasonable limits to what you can do, but--within those boundaries--the creation possibilities are infinite.
By the way, there's a full game in here too...and it's a lot deeper than it initially appears (After two weeks of play, features are still unlocking). But the included game--as is--isn't the reason for purchase. Not at all. This thing is a cartoonist's paradise. A game maker's dream. An amusement park for animators and composers.
As others have mentioned, it's not for everybody, and you won't really see what this thing's capable of until you've invested a couple of hours in the hilarious and helpful tutorials. If, however, you love to draw or make music (and you don't have to be very skilled at either) and you have any interest at all in creating games...well, what are you waiting for? You may never want to remove this cartridge from your DS.
For folks who can't draw or write music, no worries: Using shapes, stamps, and the helpful auto-composer, you'll be turning out games in no time. Seriously, once you've done the tutorial, you can create a simple projectile-through-a-moving-target game in two minutes.
And if you do have some art and/or music skills....again, what are you waiting for?
From front to back, Warioware D.I.Y. is presented with humor, charm and the kind of solid polish that Nintendo's famous for. The learning system is brilliant and always entertaining: It begins with Wario as your cranky classmate, continues with you completing art for lazy Wario's projects, then keeps going through advanced dojo lessons (presented as puzzles) and the funny postings on a make-believe game forum. It turns the learning process into a pure-Nintendo game of discovery.
The downloading and uploading features work perfectly, as does the Wii interaction. Contests and new game downloads await.
Warioware D.I.Y. is, simply, the best handheld game available for adults, teens, and children who like to create. Adults, buy it for yourselves: It's good for your brain, too! Parents, if your children are using this "game" to create their own works...Be proud. Then challenge them to a game-making contest. Don't be intimidated: You can do it!
Creative and Fun!
Both my boys (ages 8 and 11) love this game. They love making their own games: designing graphics, composing music, developing game ideas. This game is great for encouraging creativity and higher-order thinking in children. (It's probably good for adults in those areas too!) This is not the typical pick-up-and-play/instant gratification DS game. It takes some time and thought. But the results are worth it. Not everything in life is quick. Patience and effort are important and do pay off. This game teaches that sometimes the fun is in the effort and forethought. When you think about and create your own game, "the sky's the limit." After you have put forth that effort, you can play it and make improvements. The fun is in the process!
Also, once you have created a cool game, you can use the wireless function to share it with your friends' DS's. You can also put it on your Wii console! How fun is that !?! This is a terrific, non-run-of-the-mill, game, especially for kids.
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