just a quick update :-

IGN review - 8.6
Gametrailers review - 8.6


overall impressions from reviews

Pros:
- good graphics/presentation style/soundtrack
- good gun/swordplay gameplay action
- ability/item upgrades keeps game fresh
- smooth 60fps framerate

Cons:
- doors in between sections of a level (ala. Metroid Prime) that mask some loading time
- short on other gameplay elements outside of the battle action
- short on replay value (other than the challenge modes per level)

as one review sums it up ... "the 2006 Wii promise delivered !"

if anyone who's playing this game and find the default controls feels not up to your liking please note that the you can customize options while IN-GAME using the Options menu when you pause the game !


the Options menu BEFORE you start/load a game only has no game control settings (eg. Subtitles ON/OFF)

i have only played past the 1st big boss but i am liking it so far. at least a 8.5/10 with all things considered ... (been bz with Pokemon SSilver)

i mainly give high points to the action gameplay (and yes there are timed events segments too like RE4 ... that was very well done). there are weapon upgrades and hidden moves to unlock. the combo moves are satisfying but it may take practice (and a cool head) to execute them well when in the heat of battle. i absolutely love the shooting !

graphics and effects are very good too. decent soundtrack.

P/S: i think many ppl will "complain" that the default sword swinging as requiring too much effort/energy. yes, at the default setting u'd hv to swing back and slash with force to execute a powerful slash ! you can change this to something less intensive in the in-game pause menu ...



as for getting games fast, that you'll have to thank ppl like stevechan360, play-asia.com, friends/acquaintances in various parts of the world
i am avid Nintendo fan so i do my best to get my hands on items i want *haha*

This post has been edited by yangkuo: Apr 25 2010, 07:59 PM

great, then we can possibly join for some online group hunting later ... after some offline practice

the mh3 bundle is currently anticipated to arrive on 27th *fingers crossed*