It’s the back of the box for the new Wii game Rhythm Heaven Fever. Nintendo is selling the idea that the game isn’t just fun to play, but that it’s fun to watch.
There are many games that are fun for spectators. The Grand Theft Auto games have been good crowd-pleasers. Assassin’s Creeds work well, too. Uncharteds. But not everything works. Ever try to get someone to watch a Zelda for a long time?
Here’s what Rhythm Heaven Fever looks like, though you can’t see what it looks like to watch someone play it, and that, I think is part of the fun they’re talking about.
Which other games are so much fun to watch from the sidelines that that could be a selling point?
Bob
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 5:50 PMA clock with high-fiving monkeys, nothing else needs to be said.
Zythrone
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6:11 PM…I like watching people play most games…
Including Zelda.
Gemini
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 8:00 PMMy boy is currently watching me hook into some FFXIII-2. The little squeals of glee from the audience when I slap down some firaga bring a smile to my dial. :)
Boring
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 9:52 PMAssasins creed is so boring to watch, what are you thinking?