CheatCC says, "the monotony of the "friend"-ing exercises and the lack of multiplayer make this game feel like more of a chore than it should be. It has some undeniable charm (especially in the visuals department) but after the initial cuteness factor wears off, you're left with a game that is fun in places but doesn't offer that much beyond tired single-player mini-games and a friend roster to fill. This game is really only good for the youngest of Pokemon fans, and even then, kids might find themselves bored and/or frustrated with this title."
NE: "A bizarre discount has popped up over on Amazon. You can grab a Wii U code for PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure at a significant discount. It’s sold for $20 on the eShop, but is currently $6 on Amazon."
As Christmas approaches Nintendo is adding an array of popular Wii titles to its existing range of Nintendo Selects titles. Joining the range will be Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Donkey Kong Country Returns and PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure, a line-up representing a choice of fun gameplay experiences and added extra value for fans on either their Wii or Wii U console in the run up to Christmas this year.
"Recently, I made an appeal to developers to challenge the idea of a conventional sequel, but after spending some time with PokéPark 2 and Mario Party 9, I can now appreciate the fact that this should not always be the case." -- Wiiloveit.com
The author makes a fairly obvious point: finding a balance between the new and familiar in sequels is a difficult target to hit. Nintendo may be the best company to illustrate that point, given their penchant for cranking out new iterations in the same various series for decades. People particularly have been grumbling about Zelda, Mario, and Mario Kart, recently, with new titles in the last year that FEEL old; too much covering of old ground when fans who have grown up playing those games want something new. But too much new and fans become turned off by the changes... I think it's cyclical, personally. If you can take a break from a beloved franchise for a few years/sequels, you'll be more than happy to revisit them when the time is right. They'll be there like an old friend.
