{Holiday Gift Guide} Wii Game Review: MySims Sky Heroes

MySims Sky Heroes

Developer: Nintendo

Released: September 28, 2010

ABOUT:

MySims SkyHeroes takes the popular MySims game franchise in a whole new direction and to new levels. Unlike earlier releases in the series that were firmly rooted in the Simulation video game genre, SkyHeroes is a true action-adventure game based around aerial combat, complete with an exciting new storyline, addictive single player campaign gameplay and both local and online multiplayer options, including co-op. Additional features include characters both from earlier games in the series and others brand-new, character and aircraft customization and diverse gameplay environments.

The fun part about being an amnesiac, especially one who appears to be a gifted and skilled pilot, is that there is no baggage from the past to weigh you down, and virtually no limits to what you can do. Take to the sky to lead the resistance against Morcubus and his drone army and to stop his plans to take over the skyways. MySims SkyHeroes is an all new adventure that brings the thrill and high speed action of flying to the creative, immersive world of MySims.

Unlike earlier releases in the MySims franchise, MySims SkyHeroes is a full-fledged action-adventure game. Go from unknown pilot to celebrated hero as you defeat dangerous enemies in aerial dogfights, test your reflexes in fast-paced speed challenges, and take on massive enemy bosses that demand all your skill as a pilot to survive. As you progress, you build, customize and tune your aircraft to give you an edge in combat – upgrade your wings for swifter maneuvers, switch out your engine for a speed boost, or change the paint job to camouflage your plane and avoid enemy fire.

Another exciting feature rolled up into MySims SkyHeroes is its substantial multiplayer support. Locally players can face Morcubus’ drones with an ally in split-screen cooperative gameplay, or if they choose can take the game online to challenge friends in fun, competitive 6-player high speed action. Either way, Morcubus and his drones must be stopped; will you rise to the challenge?!

Key Game Features

• Adventure Story – Become the Hero who defeats Morcubus and saves the skies from tyranny
• Air Combat – Take on dangerous enemies in high speed air battles that range from dogfights to air raids to rescue missions
• Boss Battles – As you proceed through levels, take on increasingly difficult bosses
• Customization – Build and tune your aircraft to optimize it for battle
• Up to Six Players – Fly with or against your friends in online co-op and PvP gameplay
• A Wealth of Characters – The game includes both characters new to the MySims universe and favorites from previous games in the series

MY THOUGHTS:

I have played other MySims games before, but this one is my favorite.  I will say it takes a little it to get used to flying with the nunchuk, but once you get going its fun.  I finally complete my first race (3 laps) my third time!  You can race, free fly, and face challenges as you go through different scenes which are pretty neat looking.  This game reminds me of Mario Kart for the air, you can pick up items to use as you fly and you can blast others in your way!  The screen tells you right away and gives you guidance if you are going the wrong way and the levels tell you their difficulty rating.  You can also customize as you play and even play online against others, but I have tried that yet.  Overall, MySim Sky Heroes is fun because it is a flying game and there really aren’t any of those out there that are geared towards a younger crowd.  There is lots to choose from, explore, and build upon. 

BUY IT: Look for “MySims Sky Heroes” wherever video games are sold or check it out on Amazon for $39.95 (Wii).

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