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Mario Kart 7 Review

2015-12-05T04:38:00.000-08:00

Recently I have reviewed two of Nintendo's biggest games this year Skyward Sword and Super Mario 3D Land. But there is still one left and that is Mario Kart 7. Read after break to find out what I think:
Mario Kart 7 is great plain and simple. I'm not going to focus on the gameplay mechanics because I think we all know how well it plays. Instead I'll be focusing on all the new stuff. There are many new additions to Mario Kart 7 that make this a worthwhile purchase. First off is kart customization. This new feature allows you to tailor make how you want your kart to perform and look. Though the feature is not extensive it does add a nice touch to the Mario Kart experience and makes it feel more personal. You unlock new parts by collecting coins throughout the races. Next up is the underwater and gliding segments. While not huge in the game it does change up how you drive. Depending on whether you are in the water or the sky you have to adapt to how you handle your kart. There are a few new characters and items in the game. The new characters are Wiggler, Metal Mario, Honey Queen, and Lakitu. You can also play as your Mii which almost makes infinite possibilities.

Yes Mii, get excited for this game.

Mickey Mouse vs. Mario here I come. While not as many characters as Mario Kart Wii it is respectable since it is not a console game. There are 16 new tracks and 16 old ones. The old ones have been updated with better graphics, 3D, and gliding and underwater segments. So far my two favorite tracks are the two new Wuhu Island ones. I have always been a fan of Wuhu Island (maybe I'll have to write why sometime) and these tracks are good at showing the enhanced capabilities of the 3DS. The 3D in the game looks good but does not compare to the 3D in Super Mario 3D Land. The graphics in general are pretty though. One of the biggest parts of the game is online and boy is it great! The frame rate remains the same while online keeping the game looking spiffy (I have said great to many times). Online matchmaking is quick and painless and as always the races are quite fun. In total this is a must-own game for a must-own system.
My Score: 9/10

Awesome Old Muppet Vision 3D Pin or Why it is Okay to Charge Me fro Broken Chunks of 3D Glasses

2015-12-02T17:39:00.000-08:00

This post's title may have to long but it is for an awesome older Disney pin a part of the Piece of Disney History series. You can find out more about the pin by clicking here. I think it is awesome how somthing that is worth less then a penny (piece of the glasses) can still be so awesome to own.

The Greatest Video Game Commercial of All Time

2015-12-02T17:36:00.000-08:00

The commercial speaks for its self:

Video Game Muisc of the Week: The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony

2015-12-02T14:49:00.000-08:00

This comes from the CD included with first run copies of Skyward Sword. It is a wonderful version of Gerudo Valley:

Leave a comment and tell me what you would like to see.

Link's Awakening Nintendo Character Cameos

2015-12-02T04:27:00.000-08:00

This picture will make more sense in a moment.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening features many Nintendo characters not privy to the Zelda series. Read after the break to find out more:
There are many cameos but I am going to focus on what I feel are the most interesting ones:

Anti-Kirby: Anti-Kirbys are Kirbys plain and simple. They even attack Link by sucking him up. Take a look at this picture of one:

Goombas: There are many Goombas throughout the game than can be destroyed by sword or by Mario style stomping. Take a look:

Yoshi: Well, it isn't exactly Yoshi but it is a Yoshi Doll which you can win as a prize and give to a mom in need of one for her baby.

Link's Awakening is available on the 3DS's eShop's Virtual Console and I highly recommend it.

Visit My New Blog Nintendo Gamer Thoughts

2011-12-06T16:17:00.000-08:00

I started a new blog which will be replacing this blog. Pretty soon all My posting will be over at the new one My first post over there is my review of Mario Kart 7. You can find my blog at Nintendo Gamer Thoughts. The design is not done yet and neither is the logo but still sign up to join. I had a nice run with The Four Parks but I want something all Nintendo. I will be moving all my Nintendo posts over there soon. In the meantime check ou my new blog.

Posible Site Names for Four Parks Revamping

2011-12-06T12:25:00.000-08:00

Just thought some of you might be interested:

ZACKTENDO
The Walking Koopa Troopas

That's it so far. Suggestions?

The Four Parks Update and Possible Name Change or Closure

2011-12-06T07:57:00.000-08:00

Okay I'm in need of some help. Recently the website has become mostly gaming related and I was wondering what you readers may think of going solely gaming with a few non game things thrown in for good taste. Also if I do that I'm going to have to redesign the logo and I will change the color scheme. Also If I want to change the name I will have to buy a custom domain or else I will lose readers coming hear from thefourparksandmore.blogspot.com URL. Also with that domain I need a new name and I don't don't what something Nintendo related could be. Please tell me what you think. Big changes may be coming but I'm going to take it slowly. I used to average at around 400-500 views a month but now it is over 1000. One last thing, I'm not sure I want to continue working on this blog and I a feeling a little lost. I'm not really sure if anyone likes this blog so I'm thinking of just Any advice would be helpful and thank-you for your continued readership.

A Virtual Ride on the Jungle Cruise

2011-12-06T04:36:00.000-08:00

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This is going to be a new series of posts for when I don't feel like writing (just being honest) so instead I will provide you a video of one of my favorite Disney attractions. Today we will be "riding" the Jungle Cruise. Enjoy:

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Review

2011-12-05T04:23:00.000-08:00

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For many years people have said that there is no such thing as perfect. I had believed that. I had thought nothing could come close to perfection since nothing can be perfect. Well, still nothing is perfect but The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword comes really close. To find out why read after the break:
There is no way I can sum up this game in one review but I'm gonna try anyways. Also I will not be covering the story in order to be spoiler-free. What makes this game great is what makes Super Mario 3D Land great. Everything comes together. I was not sure about motion controls for the game but after playing it I like it a lot more then the usual combat in Zelda games. There are 2 things that make the combat fun:

Wii MotionPlus: Wii MotionPluss gives this game the ability to have 1:1 motion controls and can be fun just to move the sword and see Link move it the same way. Twist your wrist, Link twists his wrist. That goes for everything. When in combat the motions for hitting enemies are canned but it is a good thing or else it could be nearly impossible to finish the game.
Smart Enemies: The opponents you face in this game are anything but mindless. Go in waggling the Wii Remote and Link will die. One example of this is when facing a Deku Baba. The plant like creature has to be slashed in the mouth to be killed. But it changes from its mouth being vertical or horizontal. You then have to adapt to that situation. All combat take thought and makes combat focused both on your skills and your brain.

Beautiful visuals only add to the experience.

The game is filled with content, to the point that you don't know how human beings could have made the game. There are many side quests in Skyloft the main area in the middle of the overworld. The characters you meet will make you laugh or cry but either way you will develop attachments to them. The overworld is not nearly as big as the sea in The Wind Waker but you will find yourself going back again and again to explore for treasure. The games visuals are beautiful with fantastic design of characters and environments and great animation. The art style mixes Wind Waker and Twilight Princess in the best way possible. In total I could go on and on about how much I love this game but my fingers would fall off from typing. If you have a Wii get this game. If you don't have a Wii, buy one and get this game. This game is already in my top 5 games of all time and it just may end up in yours too.

My Score: 10/10

Mario Kart 7 is Out Today

2011-12-04T07:06:00.000-08:00

I'm gonna be to busy playing Mario Kart 7 to write so I'll just remind everyone to buy their copy. Mine is pre-ordered and ready to go!

Mario Kart Then and Now

2011-12-03T06:47:00.000-08:00

With the tomorrow's release of Mario Kart 7 I thought it would be fun to compare the new comercial to the one for the original handheld Mario Kart, Mario Kart Super Circuit. First off the orignal and then the brand new commercial:

Video Game Music of the Week: Muppets Party Cruise

2011-12-02T04:34:00.000-08:00

I did not say the games featured here had to be great. This one comes from Muppets Party Cruise:

Singing Food Part 1: Kitchen Kabaret

2011-12-01T04:33:00.000-08:00

I never had the chance to see Kitchen Kabaret but I am taking the time now to watch it via YouTube. It has also been a long time since I posted about Epcot. Read after the break to learn about my thoughts.
I really wish Epcot still has this level of cheese, pardon the pun. That is the real reason I love this show. It just feels so different from anything else in Walt Disney World and it is a shame to see it gone. Now a days every show, ride or whatever is featuring already existing characters from Disney franchises. I wish we could go back to the days of Kitchen Kabaret and Figment and all those other great Epcot attractions were besides a few Disney characters here and there it was mostly all original. Before we all enjoy watching singing audio-animatronic food here are a few fun facts:

Sponsored by Kraft
Mr. Eggz was also in the Astuter Computer Review at the same time
Closed in 1994 and replaced by Food Rocks after the sponsorship changed to Nestle
Well remembered for the song Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit

So here is Kitchen Kabaret:

Stay on the look out for part two all about Food Rocks. Leave a commenet and tell me what you think about this show.

Super Mario 3D Land Review

2011-11-30T08:23:00.000-08:00

An outstanding game

The tanooki suit is both helpful and super cute.

"Super Mario 3D Land is not only the best game on the 3DS, but one of the best games ever.
Super Mario 3D Land follows the story everyone knows: Peach is kidnapped and Mario saves her. As always the characters and levels themselves are charming and Mario in his tanooki suit is just plain cute along with fantastic environments that provide fun platforming challenges..." Read the rest of the review at my new blog by clicking here.

Muppet Gear Solid

2011-11-29T04:40:00.000-08:00

I just had to share this nugget of gold I found. Combines Metal Gear Solid and the Muppets. What could be better then that?

Hey! Listen! Nintendo is Going to be OK

2011-11-28T09:06:00.000-08:00

Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda Skyward sword came out only within the past few weeks and they have been doing huge numbers.

Super Mario 3D Land has sold over 500,000 units making it the fastest selling handheld Mario game
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword has sold 535,000 units making it the fastest selling Zelda game

Things are also looking up for the 3DS and Wii:

Sales of the 3DS increased 49% the week of Super Mario 3D Land's release
Sale of the 3DS during Black Friday and the rest of that week were tripled at 325%
On Black Friday the Wii sold 500,000 units making it the Wii's biggest black Friday

So things are really looking up for Nintendo! You can find the original story by clicking here.

Poll Results: Mario or Luigi?

2011-11-28T04:35:00.000-08:00

The results are in and the answer is out. The Four Parks readers love Mario a lot more then Luigi. Mario won by 72%. Mario does have more games, and even the games with Luigi in them still use Mario in the title. Even Luigi's last name is Mario. Well at least he has Luigi's Mansion 2.

Video Game Music of the Week: Super Mario Galaxy 2

2011-11-27T07:36:00.000-08:00

This week listen to some music from Super Mario Galaxy 2:

Muppet Week Day 7: Conclusion

2011-11-26T08:11:00.000-08:00

So that was Muppet Week. What did you think about it leave a comment and tell me. For the last day here is a clip from my favorite episode of The Muppet Show:

Muppet Week Day 6: A Brief History of Muppet Video Games

2011-11-25T09:44:00.000-08:00

The Muppets are not well know for quality video games. But I thought it would be cool to take a look at some of them anyway. Most of these I don't own but I'll still write about them just because I can! You can see them after the break:

Pigs in Space for the Atari 2600:
This is not a very deep gameplay experience and there are no good videos to show you of it. I also do not own this one so I don't have a lot to write about. But here is the cover art at least:

There is not much to say about the game besides that it was really more like a collection of 3 games and one of them is a parody of Space Invaders.

Muppets CD-Rom: Muppets Inside on the PC:
I don't own this game so I don't have a lot to say about it. The only this I do know is that Muppets Inside is a parody of Intel Inside. Here is a video:

Muppet RaceMania on the PS1:
This is a Muppet kart racer. Not much more to say about it. Here is a video:

Muppet Monster Adventure on the PS1:
This is a 3D platformer that is kinda like a monster movie? I really don't know again this is another game I do not own. Here is a video:

Muppet Party Crusie on the PS2 and GameCube:
The next game Is Muppet Party Cruise one of the Muppet games I own. The premise of the game is that the Muppets are going on a cruise vacation but through a miscommunication they end up on deck 1 instead of 1st class. The gang then goes on to play various mini-games in order to go up various decks. The game is fun to me because of the nostalgia of playing it but in reality it really is not that good of a game. Here is a video of the end credits song Kermit's Rap:

The last game is The Muppets: On With The Show for the Game Boy Advance. I also own this one basically it is a collection of Muppet themed mini-games based around The Muppet Show. The only thing that sticks out to me is that is was one of the many GBA games that used password saves which always annoyed me. Well, here is a video:

These are only some of the many Muppet video games released. I plan on reviewing some Muppet video games not mentioned here that I own. Maybe someday we will get a new good one. Sadly that day is not today.

Muppet Week Day 5 : Muppet Vison 3D

2011-11-24T06:09:00.001-08:00

For day 4 of Muppet Week I wanted to share a video with you of one of my favorite shows at Walt Disney World, Muppet Vision 3D. This show is so great for not just the movie but the entire building's attention to detail. From the wonderful Que to audio-animatronic penguins everything is just fun. You can Enjoy the show after the break:

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T06:09:00.000-08:00

For all my US readers I just wanted to say on behalf of the staff of The Four Parks, which is just me, happy Thanksgiving. For all readers in general their is a new trailer for Pushmo, a game I'm very excited for, so here it is.

Muppet Week Day 4: The Muppets is in Theaters Now!

2011-11-23T07:49:00.000-08:00

Today marks the premiere of The Muppets. To celebrate here is a video showing you the proper etiquette to use in a theater:

Muppet Week Day 3: Beaker Plush

2011-11-22T04:29:00.000-08:00

Like any Disney movie Disney is selling stuff to tie in with the movie. Recently I bought one of the said stuff. At the top of and bottom this post is two pictures of a Beaker plush available at the Disney Store and online. You can view the image in 3D by tapping and holding down the image on the 3DS web browser.