Fuzion Frenzy

"We can certanly say it's Microsoft's take on Mario Party..."

Now, I know what you're thinking, ''Oh no, another review comparing games from two different platforms'', but no my friend, I'll try my best to pretend like I have NOT played Mario Party, Mario Party 2, or Mario Party 3, all for the Nintendo 64.

Welcome to my Fuzion Frenzy review! This will be one of the many starting points for your decision of becoming a ©Xbox consumer, or to just simply find a game to add to your collection. Fuzion Frenzy is a very easy game, that anybody can simply pick up the controller and have some fun. the demo for this game can be found by playing Halo or Project Gotham Racing. Also, in the demo menu, you can see movies for Amped, NFL Fever 2004, and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. Now, onto the scores (DEMO ONLY)

Control - 10/10

Very simple and basic. Only two or three buttons per game, and is very challenging on some of the games. I like that.

Graphics - 10/10

It's an Xbox game, what do you expect? Well, there IS some block-loke objects in the game, but that's to keep the game going.

Gameplay - 6/10

Now, this is where it tapers off. It's just boring when you have to play a game which involves rolling in a steel ball cage, only to do it AGAIN in a different game. this game features apspects from a many of N64 games, including Iggy's Reckin' Balls, Diddy Kong Racing, and Banjo-Kazooie/Banjo-Kazooie 2, especially a game which has a subtle reference to Rocket Mania!, presented be RealOne games. That is, not to say, it's not fun. It keeps you coming back for more. And some of the cheats allow maximum replayabilty. More later on

Challenge - 10/10

Easy has a little challenge, but the AI's not that dumb, and may as well beat you in a few games, Medium is for those looking for something harder, and hard is crazy, not just crazy, but CRAZY crazy. Enough said.

Replayabilty - 7/10

A enjoyable game, hampered by repetive tasks set in different enviroments. Not good, but not bad. Average. The cheats make up for that. A overly-under-rated game, it IS fun if you just loosen up and reduce your standards.

Overall

A must buy for those who never heard of Mario Party -- Or Nintendo altogether. Rent it if you own two or three copies of the series.

Final Score - 50-6=44X2=88/10=8.8, rounded up, equals 9

I hope this helped you in your buying decision

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 12/30/03