Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! (2007)

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Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! (2007)

Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! (ドラえもんWii ひみつ道具王決定戦！, Doraemon Wii: Secret Gadget King Decisive Battle!) is a party game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Wii. It was released in Japan on December 6, 2007. The game is based on the popular Doraemon anime and manga series, and features characters, gadgets, and locations from the franchise.

The game is played on a board game-style map, with players rolling dice to move around the board and landing on different spaces. Each space corresponds to a different mini-game, which players must complete in order to progress. The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach the end of the board and defeat the final boss.

There are a total of 50 mini-games in Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen!, ranging from simple reflex-based games to more complex puzzle-solving games. Some of the mini-games are based on classic Doraemon gadgets, such as the Anywhere Door and the Time Machine, while others are original creations.

In addition to the board game mode, Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! also features a number of other modes, including a free play mode where players can select and play any of the mini-games, and a multiplayer mode where up to four players can compete against each other.

Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the game’s variety of mini-games and its faithful recreation of the Doraemon universe. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.

Gameplay

Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! is played on a board game-style map, with players rolling dice to move around the board and landing on different spaces. Each space corresponds to a different mini-game, which players must complete in order to progress. The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach the end of the board and defeat the final boss.

There are a total of 50 mini-games in Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen!, ranging from simple reflex-based games to more complex puzzle-solving games. Some of the mini-games are based on classic Doraemon gadgets, such as the Anywhere Door and the Time Machine, while others are original creations.

Some of the mini-games in Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! include:

  • Doraemon Bowling: Players use the Wii Remote to bowl a bowling ball at pins.
  • Nobita’s Great Adventure: Players control Nobita as he runs through a series of obstacles, using the Wii Remote to jump and dodge.
  • Shizuka’s Dance Party: Players use the Wii Remote to dance along with Shizuka.
  • Gian’s Home Run Derby: Players use the Wii Remote to swing a baseball bat and hit home runs.
  • Suneo’s Treasure Hunt: Players use the Wii Remote to search for treasure chests hidden around a level.

In addition to the board game mode, Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! also features a number of other modes, including:

  • Free Play Mode: Players can select and play any of the mini-games without having to play the board game mode.
  • Multiplayer Mode: Up to four players can compete against each other in a variety of mini-games.
  • Challenge Mode: Players canに挑戦する (challenge) a series of increasingly difficult mini-games.

Reception

Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the game’s variety of mini-games and its faithful recreation of the Doraemon universe. However, some critics found the game to be too repetitive and lacking in depth.

IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying that “Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! is a fun and frantic party game that’s perfect for fans of the Doraemon series and Wii owners looking for a new party game to play with friends and family.”

GameSpot gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, saying that “Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! is a solid party game with a lot of variety, but it’s not without its flaws.”

Eurogamer gave the game a score of 6 out of 10, saying that “Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! is a fun and charming party game, but it’s held back by its repetitive gameplay and lack of depth.”

Overall, Doraemon Wii: Himitsu Dougu-ou Ketteisen! is a solid party game that’s perfect for fans of the Doraemon series and Wii owners looking for a new party game to play with friends and family. However, those looking for a more in-depth and challenging party game may want to look elsewhere.

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