All the fun of the fair?
We didn't exactly give the first game in the Carnival Games franchise a glowing review, but 2K play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, is determined to win our hearts over with the release of two new titles in the series.The new titles include Carnival Games for Nintendo DS, which is scheduled to ship this summer, and Carnival Games: Mini-Golf, an all-new game exclusive to the Wii , which will debut later in the year.
Carnival Games for DS brings the original to the world’s best-selling handheld system this summer. Each mini-game is designed from the ground up to take full advantage of the DS control mechanism. A frenzied combination of tapping, blowing, speaking and stylus maneuvering brings the Carnival concourse to life. Favourites such as Alley Ball, Frog Leap and Dunk Tank are complemented with fresh, new games including RC Raceway and Clown Hammer.
Later this year, the all-new Carnival Games: Mini-Golf comes exclusively to Wii. Featuring Carnival Bob and other characters made popular in Carnival: Funfair Games, Carnival Games: Mini-Golf brings a series of themed, mini-golf courses to life. Head back in time to the land of the dinosaurs, keep order in the Wild West, or search for treasure on an island full of pirates! Carnival Games: Mini-Golf combines traditional mini-golf fun with action-oriented game play, utilising the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote.
The original Carnival Games on Wii was a great idea, but a poor control system prevented it from being much fun. Let's hope 2K has heard the criticisms and has stepped up their game to improve the next iteration.
