"Do you enjoy playing darts? Well, U.S. Wii owners have apparently enjoyed playing virtual darts these last few years, in at least one game.
Dart Rage released for the WiiWare service on March 1, 2010 in the U.S., at a $6.00 price point (600 Wii Points). The game was developed and published by JV Games, and received an ESRB rating of "EVERYONE" with "Alcohol Reference" listed as content for parents and gamers to be aware of.
The description for the game on the Nintendo Channel reads, "Dart Rage puts you in the spot light as you compete against friends, the computer, or both. Dart Rage features pixel perfect accuracy and has 4 freat games to choose from including: 301-901, Cricket, Poker, & American darts. Change the game play with plenty of options like VS. Mode; where you compete at the same time in a race to the finish."
About how many U.S. Wii owners have reported playing Dart Rage since it released, and what's at least one Nintendo published Wii retail game that Dart Ra...
"This week, players of any age are invited to check out new demo versions of games for the WiiWare service – one offering competitive darts challenges, the other giving preschoolers a fun way to learn by interacting with baby animals. For the Nintendo DSiWare service, there's a new version of a classic card game, plus a wild new photo-manipulation game that can turn an ordinary face into something eerie and outrageous. The wide selection of downloadable games for Nintendo systems truly has something for everyone."
Not sure why they always make Europe and US differ by like two games. Just release the same across the board. Maybe the Yanks might learn to like cricket, lol.
Different regions have different licenses and laws. This mean that different publishers can hold the rights to the same game. Maybe localization takes longer for another. There are a lot of factors.
Pretty obvious that you don't understand the logistics involved in releasing a game. Why pay extra for a license to release a game in a region no one cares about? Example: Why pay to push a cricket game in the US if no one will buy it?
From the review:
"Ever get a sudden urge to grab a mallet and start playing Whack-A-Mole in the middle of your living room? Well, if you do, you might have a couple of issues, but lucky for you, someone understands your plight. Known primarily for billiard and card games, Agenda has ventured out somewhat with the latest addition to their gaming repertoire, Happy Hammerin'. Agenda has taken the Wii's entertaining motion controls and people's general love for smashing small creatures and combined the two into a fast-paced whack-athon that can be enjoyed by the whole the family."
Sweet! I love megaman. but it didn't get a great score, so I'll see if one of my buddies will pick it up then just play their copy hehe
The new throw mechanic may take some getting used to and come with a few technical hitches, but it's ultimately a wise choice for translating the real-life act of throwing darts into a video game. The "rage" aspect can be downright annoying at times and the few games on offer ultimately limit the longevity if you aren't enamoured with what's on offer. That being said, Dart Rage is miles better than its downloadable competition and worth a go if you're down with flinging fake metal spears.
