tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344068351653946740.post7952579761684937933..comments2024-03-29T02:30:08.238-07:00Comments on Versus CluClu Land: Consulting the Oracle: Miyamoto on the Flavor of FunIroquois Pliskinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324582950813408440noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344068351653946740.post-75343780640163898332008-11-10T23:28:00.000-08:002008-11-10T23:28:00.000-08:00@steve:You have a good point about Wii Music, I've...@steve:<BR/><BR/>You have a good point about Wii Music, I've heard that it is more "musical" than the standard rhythm-game in that it actually conveys some basics of musical theory. What I meant to say is that Wii music misses is the fact that the song choice really matters: I play Rock Band as a way of enjoying music, and I can't see myself playing Wii Music in order to get my hands on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.<BR/><BR/>I went back and read your post on Wii Music on 8bit Hacks, it was really interesting. the game has been pretty roundly panned, it was interesting to read your impressions. It does seem to offer something that is very much different from the standard Guitar-Hero formula.Iroquois Pliskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324582950813408440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344068351653946740.post-52760032586303111252008-11-07T11:05:00.000-08:002008-11-07T11:05:00.000-08:00I don't know if you've had the opportunity to try ...I don't know if you've had the opportunity to try Wii Music yet, but I will say that I think it captures "music" better than Rock Band and its ilk, which is more or less a feeder bar to spit out predetermined prerecorded masters as a reward for lining up your button presses with the lights. While the illusion of making music that came out of the combination of difficulty and feedback that I got from those early experiences with Guitar Hero were quite visceral, these days, the charade has worn thin and pretty much only retains its appeal at parties. As someone with a musical background, the combination of the kinetic movement you nail on the head with the ability to effect a meaningful change in the music based on your own intent creates a uniquely appealing package, and one that does capture that flavor. Great post and I agree with your basic assertion, but to the right people Wii Music does live up to that Nintendo culinary promise.Steve Amodiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766214133381882005noreply@blogger.com