Carnival Games

Carnival Games

Infobox VG
title=Carnival Games


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developer=Cat Daddy Games
publisher=USA - Global Star Software
EU - 2K Games
designer=
engine=
version=
released=flagicon|USA August 27 2007
flagicon|EU October 26 2007
genre=Party Game
modes=Single-Player, Multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: E (Everyone)
platforms=Wii, Nintendo DS
media=Wii Optical Disc
requirements=
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"Carnival Games" (known in Europe as "Carnival: Funfair Games") is a video game for Nintendo's Wii console and the Nintendo DS. It was published by Global Star Software, which is a division of Take-Two Interactive. On March 13, 2008 2K Play announced that the game had shipped over one million units. As a result of the original's success, a sequel for Wii was announced and will launch in the fall of 2008 titled Carnival Games: Mini-Golf. [cite news|title=2K Brings Carnival Games to DS, Mini-Golf to Wii|url=http://gamefreaks365.com/newsarticle.php?sid=2673|accessdate=2008-03-13]

Gameplay

The game consists of various mini-games with a carnival theme, such as Alley Bowling, Lucky Cups, Nerves of Steel, Hoops, and Day at the Races. These are set up through 5 different themed areas of the carnival. The player can even win virtual prizes depending on their score. There are also many easter eggs hidden as well.

Reception

Compilation review site Metacritic calculated an aggregate score of 56/100 (27 reviews) for the game.cite web | url = http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/carnivalgames | title = "Carnival Games" (wii: 2007) Reviews | publisher = Metacritic | accessdate = 2008-02-24 ] GameSpot awarded the game a 4.5 out of 10, [ [http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/carnivalgames/review.html?page=1&sid=6178422&part=rss&subj=6178422 Carnival Games for Wii Review - Wii Carnival Games Review ] ] "Nintendo Power" gave it a 7 out of 10, IGN gave it a 6.5 out of 10, [ [http://wii.ign.com/articles/820/820446p1.html IGN: Carnival Games Review ] ] and Gametrailers gave it a 7.3 out of 10 [ [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24340.html Gametrailers.com - Carnival Games - Fun Festivities Gameplay ] ] and Official Nintendo Magazine gave it just 38%.

Despite poor reviews, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. This figure puts it ahead of high-profile titles such as ' and '.

Sequel

A sequel of the game titled "Carnival Games: Mini Golf" has been planned for release.

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