Critter Round-Up has been branded by many people as an animal-themed version of the classic arcade game Qix. While that description isn't too far off the mark, there's more to it than simply boxing in area on the screen, but unfortunately it's not enough..
Critter Round-Up
Critter Round-Up (WiiWare)
The critters have escaped, and the barnyard is in chaos! It’s up to you to quickly corral the animals in this puzzle-action challenge. You’ll have to mend fences in a hurry to keep all the critters safe and satisfied. But the fun doesn’t stop with the farmland; more than 50 challenging levels take you to several exotic locations, including the outback, the icy Arctic and more.
There’s even a series of minigames for when the critters get you down: Snowball Soccer, Predator Rampage, Chicken Catch and Fence Trap. Up to four players can compete or cooperate as the critters run wild. So roll up those sleeves and grab a friend - those critters won’t catch themselves.
What We Think
Review
Wed, 21 May 2008 by Corbie Dillard
The animals aren't the only thing that stink in this mediocre WiiWare release.
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1. Bass X0
29 Mar 2008, 18:55 GMT
I enjoyed Volfied so this game would have been a download for me if it was a smaller file size.
2. TheLuigiDude
08 Apr 2008, 23:13 GMT
I can't believe they are actually bringing it to America? That's suprising, but I'm not interested at all frankly.
3. Starwolf_UK
19 Apr 2008, 11:26 GMT
The most suprising thing is it was developed by Americans making it the only WiiWare launch title in Japan to be made by non-Japanese developers.
4. KnucklesSonic8
13 May 2008, 20:00 GMT
I'm getting this for my sib and the mini-games seem fun. Especially the Snake/Kron-esque mini-game.
5. Objection_Blaster
14 May 2008, 22:04 GMT
@Knuckles, check gameplay videos. it looks slow/boring IMO
6. KnucklesSonic8
15 May 2008, 15:09 GMT
Yep, I know it may seem "boring" and "slow" but I've seen hands-on video impressions of it and the mini-games seem fun. The main game alone seems to have quite a bit of depth. That being said, my sib wants it, that's why mostly but the mini-games seem pretty fun on their own.
7. Kenji510
17 May 2008, 06:17 GMT
So i guess were getting this game now and instead of Dr. Mario Online Rx anymore... kinda sucks but oh well... Star Soldier R will do for me!
8. Kevin
17 May 2008, 13:05 GMT
They chose this junk over Dr. Mario? Give me a break! We better get a VC game with these two wiiware games we're getting this week.
9. Mazero
18 May 2008, 23:37 GMT
@Kevin
you didn't even play the game, and you're already calling it junk?
10. Luigison
19 May 2008, 02:02 GMT
I'm looking forward to this game. I hope it has a good single player experience.
11. Kenji510
19 May 2008, 09:14 GMT
I wouldnt even get this game and its not even worth it either... just watching the video gameplay was just plain boring easily... i rather play Pop or Defend Your Castle than this.
12. KnucklesSonic8
19 May 2008, 13:24 GMT
Planning to get this for my sib. I'll let you all know what I think.
13. 123jeffc
19 May 2008, 14:26 GMT
Hey, it looks like QIX....I like QIX
14. ShoRyuKen
19 May 2008, 15:10 GMT
This will not get me to stop playing Mario Kart or Pop. I will pass.
15. SMBSS
19 May 2008, 15:28 GMT
It looks like a farm version of Qix
16. Atlantis1982
19 May 2008, 19:06 GMT
@Mazero
Some people think 'Anything but Dr. Mario = Junk'. At least this game is far more original than Dr. Mario WW since its not just a refurbish game w/ tacked on Wifi multiplayer.
17. Serpent
19 May 2008, 20:46 GMT
This game is fun in multiplayer. Its a good party game.
18. ChocoDK
20 May 2008, 08:20 GMT
This game looks kind of funny. If it was cheaper then the price it is I might've of gotten it maybe for 500 points.
19. KnucklesSonic8
20 May 2008, 17:13 GMT
It IS a good game. I've gotten it, guys. I got it for my sib but I've quickly come to love it myself. 8/10 in my books.
The game has fun mini-games for 4 people, although, I can only play with two but aside from that, there's enough variety to warrant 800 Points but I gave it a go despite the 1000-points Price tag (which I'm always skeptical to go for) because my sib really wanted it.
I'm glad I got it.
Oh and yeah, the rumor that it's like 300 blocks isn't true. The game is less blocks than FFCC. 230-something. Look above on the right sidebar.
20. The shoemaker
25 May 2008, 15:48 GMT
I watched a video of this on the Nintendo channel, it looks, not 4/10 worthy. It looks maybe 6/10, but looks arn't everything.
21. Dazza
25 May 2008, 18:31 GMT
@shoemaker - I wouldn't judge this based on the video alone. You don't realise just how sluggish this game is until you actually play it!
22. Mr.Game and Watch
29 May 2008, 10:36 GMT
Never.
Unless it can be proved otherwise.
23. mr.niceguy
20 Jun 2008, 06:30 GMT
Well this is a pointless, awful, rip-me-the-heck-off game. Seriously, I can play better games than this, yet they expect me to pay ten bucks for this?! I'm insulted just looking at it!! Big fat NO!!!!
24. strade32
28 Jun 2008, 18:51 GMT
you heard right.
25. MoneybagzX
06 Jul 2008, 04:24 GMT
I got this and it sucks i want a refund
26. Terranigma
18 Jul 2008, 01:45 GMT
Nothing big but it seems, according to the PEGI site that in Europe, it could be called Critters when it gets released.
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