Carnival Games

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See also: Carnival game
Carnival Games

Developer(s) Cat Daddy Games
Publisher(s) USA - Global Star Software
EU - 2K Games
Platform(s) Wii
Release date Flag of the United States August 27, 2007
Flag of Europe October 26, 2007
Genre(s) Party Game
Mode(s) Single-Player, Multiplayer
Rating(s) ESRB: E (Everyone)
Media Wii Optical Disc

Carnival Games (known in Europe as Carnival: Funfair Games) is a video game for Nintendo's Wii console. It was published by Global Star Software, which is a division of Take-Two Interactive. On March 13, 2008 2K Play announced that the game had shipped over one million units. As a result of the original's success, a sequel for Wii was announced and will launch in the fall of 2008 titled Carnival Games: Mini-Golf.[1]


[edit] Gameplay

The game consists of various mini-games with a carnival theme, such as Alley Bowling, Lucky Cups, Nerves of Steel, Hoops, and Day at the Races. These are set up through 5 different themed areas of the carnival. The player can even win virtual prizes depending on their score. There are also many easter eggs hidden as well.

[edit] Reception

Compilation review site Metacritic calculated an aggregate score of 56/100 (27 reviews) for the game.[2] GameSpot awarded the game a 4.5 out of 10,[3] Nintendo Power gave it a 7 out of 10, IGN gave it a 6.5 out of 10,[4] and Gametrailers gave it a 7.3 out of 10.[5]

[edit] Sources

  1. ^ "2K Brings Carnival Games to DS, Mini-Golf to Wii". Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 
  2. ^ Carnival Games (wii: 2007) Reviews. Metacritic. Retrieved on 2008-02-24.
  3. ^ Carnival Games for Wii Review - Wii Carnival Games Review
  4. ^ IGN: Carnival Games Review
  5. ^ Gametrailers.com - Carnival Games - Fun Festivities Gameplay


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