Sports Island
Offical information about Sports Island can be found by
clicking here.
The 10 games within this game offer a nice
alternative to those found on Wii Sports. The badminton bases itself on a
similar movement, but gives the player more time, the archery encourages
the development of steady control and dexterity with the snowboarding
encouraging hand and wrist movement and curling offering a chance to have a
burst of energy with the repetetive movement of sweeping as the stone heads
to the target.
Each mini game can be played as a competetive sport
against another player or computer, or you can opt for the individual challenge
where the player competes against the clock or aims to achieve a high
score.
There are aspects of the game that are difficult for those with
limited movement, but this is to be expected as the game is designed to
cater for the wider market. The games that are accessible are very
good and for that reason this game is definately worth considering as an
additional game.
Below you will find an outline of the
parts of the game that have been found accessible within physiotherapy
sessions, you will also find indications of the level of activity or
function required to play the game successfully. Easily accessible games are given 5 stars,
more difficult games less.
| Multiplayer |
Yes - Between 1 and 4 players
depending on game. |
| WiiMote Buttons |
Yes - depending on mini game |
| Nunchuk |
Yes - only for 3 games |
| Movement |
Good variety of upper limb movements and ways to hold the wiimote. |
| Motivational Tool |
Yes - good selection of games with
basic controls |
| Skill Development |
Timing and reaction speed |
| WiFi option |
No |
| No. of Mini Games |
10 Sports games each with
matches and mini challenges. |
| Therapy
Friendly |
Yes |
GAMES THAT REQUIRE USER TO:
POINT & MOVE
Wii
Remote ONLY
|
SUB GAME |
TYPE |
EASE (out of 5stars) |
Additional Info |
|
Badminton |
Match |
|
Hitting movement required, does not need to
be accurate or quick |
|
Badminton |
Challenge |
|
1 minute to hit as many shuttles and aim at
targets. |
|
Volleyball |
Match |
|
Upwards movement required, not that
easy |
|
Volleyball |
Challenge |
|
Aim spikes at targets -10
balls. |
|
SnowBoarding |
Match (without
tricks) |
|
Point remove, tilt down to go faster, tile up to slow down,
tip L & R.
|
|
SnowBoarding |
Challenge (without
tricks) |
|
Point
remove, tilt down to go faster, tile up to slow down, tip L & R.
Alone against
clock. |
GAMES THAT REQUIRE USER TO:
POINT & MOVE & PRESS A and/or B
BUTTONS
Wii
Remote ONLY
|
SUB GAME |
TYPE |
EASE (out of 5stars) |
Additional Info |
|
Curling |
Match |
|
A
to see target; Control pad to change aim; B to pick up stone; B + move fwd
to throw stone, release B to release stone; Tilt wiimote to rotate stone.
Move wiimote L & R to sweep.
|
|
Curling |
Challenge |
|
A to see target; Control pad to change aim;
B to pick up stone; B + move fwd to throw stone, release B to release
stone; Tilt wiimote to rotate stone.
Move wiimote L & R to sweep. Aim for targets like darts
|
|
Archery |
Match |
|
Hold B, pull wiimote backwards; point & aim, release B
to release arrow. |
|
Archery |
Challenge |
|
Hold B, pull wiimote backwards; point & aim, release B
to release arrow. Keep going until to miss. |
|
SnowBoarding |
Match |
|
Point remove, tilt down to go faster, tile up to slow down,
tip L & R. A & B for tricks. |
|
SnowBoarding |
Challenge |
|
Point remove, tilt down to go faster, tile up to slow down,
tip L & R. A & B for tricks. Alone against
clock. |
GAMES THAT REQUIRE USER TO:
USE BOTH HANDS & BUTTONS &
NUNCHUK JOYSTICK
Wii
Remote & Nunchuk + buttons
|
SUB GAME |
TYPE |
EASE (out of 5stars ) |
Additional Info |
|
Karting |
Match |
|
Turn wiimote sideways.
Tilt L & R to steer. Button 2 to go faster, 1 or control pad to
slow. |
|
Karting |
Challenge |
|
Turn wiimote sideways.
Tilt L & R to steer. Button 2 to go faster, 1 or control pad to
slow. 3 laps time trial. |
|
Supercross |
Match |
|
Turn wiimote sideways.
Tilt L & R to steer. Button 2 to go faster, 1 or control pad to
slow. |
|
Supercross |
Challenge |
|
Turn wiimote
sideways. Tilt L & R to steer. Button 2 to go faster, 1 or control pad to
slow. Time trial. |
|
Basketball |
Challenge |
|
Nunchuk needs to be connected. Over arm throw to
shoot at basket. Might need help to move player to get ball with
nunchuk. |
|
Basketball |
Match |
|
Wiimote & Nunchuk -
COMPLEX |
|
Figure
Skating |
Match/Challenge |
|
Wiimote & Nunchuk -
COMPLEX |
|
Football |
Match/Challenge |
|
Wiimote & Nunchuk -
COMPLEX |
Sports Island is an excellent alternative to Wii Sports for those who have experienced success with it. More information coming Soon.