Metareview: Mario Strikers Charged

Out of the 25 or so Wii games I have, Strikers has by far been the most played among my friends since we got it almost 2 months ago with no signs of slowing down. That last review is retarded.

Of the wii games I have, strikers is by far the least played by me and my friends, despite our efforts to put time into it and really wanting to like it. That first review is retarded.

I love this game. If you combine the original Stikers with Smash Bros, you can come to understand just how awesome this game is.

I agree with Tim that last review sucks....i mean there dissapointed its not more like soccer?? i mean come on...havent they played the 1st one??

but w.e i love the game one of my favorites in a while

Isn't that last review contradicting itself?

That last review is indeed contradicting itself, gave the game a low rating for being 'fun' lol.

Let me be the next to chime in about that last review. They seem really overly concerned about the authenticity of the game as a sports title when clearly the players are dressed as turtles and plumbers.

I think the last review was European. They tend to be a bit more picky with their soccer games, it being a way of life in many areas of Europe. I think some of them are offended by what they view as such a mockery of "the beautiful game."

Anyway, I bought it. Also owned the original on GameCube. I'm very happy with the changes that have been made in Charged. The online is a far cry from anything on Xbox Live in terms of community, but this game is so much fun that it trumps 95% of Xbox360's offerings in terms of sheer gameplay and good times.

I greatly enjoy it, although i was frustrated initially at the distinct differences between Charged and its predecessor

There is far more emphasis on passing being the key to victory (charging from purple to white) which i find irritating, but the Mega Strikes and Sidekick specials more than make up for it

Being able to see most of the field at once is also a plus, but i haven't tested Online yet

Also, we once again see reviews across the board, but at least they aren't about the controls, those seem to be tight.

Strikers is one of those games that takes a few weeks of solid play to see and understand all the subtle mechanics involved. The fact that last review said "the emphasis is on flashy moves and fun over skill and precision" shows they have no bloody idea what they're talking about and probably only played it for a few days. Even IGN's review had errors in it that if you've played the game enough you'd realise. I've had it since it launched in PAL format a few months ago and I'm still finding new stuff out.

i only spent a night with it a month ago (PAL territory..) but i was not very impressed, i thought the game design rather bland, and was irritated by how the super moves interrupt the flow of play.. those cut scenes get really repetitive after a while.

i enjoyed being able to play co-op, something i wish we'd see more of, but it wasn't enough to convince me that it's a must buy- regardless of online multiplayer.

honestly i think i enjoyed sega soccer slam on the 'cube more

One thing that's been bugging me is a basic move that appears to be unlisted in the manual, where (for example), Birdo seems to spin in place, defending herself while she does so, and Bowser Jr does a sort of ground pound. Its a stationary defense mechanism that charges the ball, but i can't figure out how to do it

The EDGE review of Mario Strikers was similarly poor. What's the point of a game review where the reviewer hasn't played enough of the game to understand it?

@Mr Khan
The defense moves are performed with the d-pad: if you don't have the ball it does a tackle, with the ball it does the spin/flip/pound defense move.