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Includes Bowling, Solitaire, Block Breaker Deluxe, Pool, and Poker. Most of the games are worth playing, though not particularly special or better than other versions out there. However, I said 'most'. The Block Breaker Deluxe (BBD) is what you buy this pack for, so the rest of my review is only about it.
It comes as a stand alone download from the Wii's Shop Channel (in the WiiWare section), as well as being part of the Midnight Play! Pack for the DS. The differences are that with the Wii version you'll have easy 2-player support, while the DS requires 2 (up to 6) people to have DS's, and of course the DS is portable. The way the game plays is drastically different between the two systems. The DS game is much more precise and let's you use your skills rather than just relying on how fast you can react. The WiiWare version costs 800 points (in the US) and will require 285 blocks of memory.
You face 5 adversaries, each of which has a set of 10 unique levels for you to pass. Then there's and area where you face each of the 5 characters (your paddle at the bottom while theirs is at the top). The Siren is a random level generator - so, you'll never get bored. A Shop will sell you gifts and paddle upgrades. The upgrades are unlocked by giving certain gifts to a lady with a Jet Ski, then you have to purchase them at the Shop. The Jet Ski section also has 10 unique levels for each of the unlockable items.
You can use the stylus or the directional pad to play. It has the ability to transfer a limited copy of the game to another DS, work over the WiFi, and it supports up to 6 players. The statistics it gathers are really extensive. As far as game mechanics, it's easier than some Block Breaker versions, and there are no settings for difficulty. If you're great at breaking blocks, then it will be a breeze, and a lot of fun. If you've never played the game before, it's a decent challenge, but not too hard. Using headphones gets you the full effect of the music's lower and higher range of sounds, and the soundtrack isn't all that bad. A few of the tracks will get you into the mood to play the levels.
Drawbacks: If you share the game with someone, your scores will be mixed.
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