Samba de Amigo Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
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Metascore
68 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: Created exclusively for the Wii home video game system, this vibrant new game lets players shake to the beats of a samba-infused soundtrack comprised of popular new songs as well as fan-favourites from the original game. Playing as the grinning, sombrero-topped monkey, Amigo, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas, in time with the visual beats of the music on-screen. Samba De Amigo is packed with lively stages and a host of colourful characters. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
  1. Nintendo Power
    90
    Of course, the big question on the minds of Samba devotees is how the controls stack up to the Dreamcast version and its beloved maracas peripheral. The answer: extremely well. [Nov 2008, p.95]
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  2. Worth Playing
    85
    Samba de Amigo is unlike any game out there — not just in the music genre, but in the whole grand scheme of video game design. While Samba is easy to pick up and get lost in, it will challenge you if you ask it to.
  3. GameFocus
    74
    While some may pass this off as a quick and dirty cash-in on the part of Sega, the Wii is natural fit for Samba. Fans of the original game will dig the new content, while newcomers will enjoy the far more casual approach to rhythm gaming. If you can muscle your way past some of the control issues on the higher levels, you’ll find a great family title that’s enjoyable for both the kids and adults, which is rare.
  4. Level7.nu
    40
    Samba de Amigo was originally released for the Dreamcast and has now made it's way to the Wii. With a maracas in each hand your challenge is to shake to the beat as best you can. The motion sensing abilities of the Wiimote does unfortunately present itself as an obstacle to the experience. On higher difficulty levels it makes the game almost unplayable. As is, this a decent party game at best.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. StevenW
    10
    Great game, easily matches up to the one on the dreamcast. the controls are easy to pick up, it doesn't take long to master the maraca positions. fun from the start and something anyone can play. great choice of fun music, would be great for parties, its still the happiest game in the world.… Expand
  2. JohnW.
    10
    Fantastic game. The control scheme takes a little getting used to, it's different than the Dreamcast version, but once you get comfortable with it you can do very well. I and my kids are loving it.… Expand
  3. NickK.
    5
    I loved the original Samba de Amigo on the Dreamcast and was really looking forward to this game. The actual game is as addictive and as fun as the dreamcast original, but the controls arent as precise and it can get a bit frustrating at times when you lose, not because of your own fault, but because the controls are a bit imprecise. Maybe Sega will release another version when the Wiimote Plus comes out next year and then it will be the game it should have been.… Collapse
  4. JimmusMaximus
    4
    Decent song selection, if you like latin-flavored music. Otherwise, a total crap-fest of dull gameplay and horrible controls. After playing music-themed games like Guitar Hero and Rock band, shaking controls to simulate maracas is mostly pointless. Samba De Amigo is no amigo of mine.… Expand

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