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Adventure Island: The Beginning
Wii
Released On: May 25, 2009
60
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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89% Mixed
8 Reviews
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11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
60
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
89% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Underwhelming. [July 2009, p.96]
Adventure Island: The Beginning is an enjoyable, entertaining update to a classic franchise -- but it's one that doesn't seem to have been given much extra effort.
Adventure Island: The Beginning, developed by Hudson, returns after many years. The game, fun and engaging, is limited by some ups and downs. A very short length, balanced by a level of difficulty at times frustrating, it may not attract long-time players and even the less experienced. The idea of the upgrades is interesting and actually extends the gaming experience, but there are only five worlds. The return of Master Higgins is therefore a fun title that, despite the limitations mentioned, it is very suitable for those who appreciated the first titles in the series.
Adventure Island: The Beginning is a difficult title to interpret. It brings to the wiiware a good platform game with high difficulty level, but the sense of challenge decrease as we go forward in the game. If we add even some technical problems, we understand that this title do not fully meet the players.
Fans should download it. The one who doesn't know the genre, it up to you. If you don't fit either profile, leave it, because there are more and better platform games on the Virtual Console for a lower price.
The closest you're ever likely to get to a new Wonder Boy, but this won't please fans new or old.
There's nothing here that will really pull new players into playing Adventure Island: The Beginning, other than nostalgia for an audience who is familiar with the name.
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Summary [WiiWare] Adventure Island: The Beginning comes to the Wii with exciting new skills and elements! Learn how to use new skills while exploring Adventure Island from coast to coast. Search for Golden Melons hidden throughout the stages and Mini Games. When obtaining Golden Melons, you'll be able to purchase various items to help you on yo...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Wii
Initial Release Date: May 25, 2009
Developer:
- Hudson
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
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