Wii | Jungle Beat

When you think of the Wii, you think of motion controls. When you think of Donkey Kong, you think of barrel throwing and minecart chaos. But in 2008, Nintendo fused these two concepts in a way that felt less like a traditional port and more like an alien artifact.

If you are looking for Donkey Kong Country —with its tight, precise D-pad controls and moody David Wise soundtrack—you will be confused. Jungle Beat is loud, aggressive, and physically demanding. jungle beat wii

8/10 (Five bananas out of five, but only if you stretch first). When you think of the Wii, you think of motion controls

However, if you want a party game that pretends to be a platformer, or a workout masquerading as a video game, Jungle Beat is a gem. It is the only game where I have worked up a sweat simply trying to cross a bridge. If you are looking for Donkey Kong Country

It is weird. It is clunky. It hurts your shoulders after an hour. But it is the purest expression of the Wii philosophy: simple motion, deep consequence. Grab some rechargeable batteries, clear the coffee table, and get ready to beat your chest.

Every time you hit an enemy, smash a crystal, or grab a banana, a combo multiplier ticks up. If you go more than a few seconds without hitting something, the combo resets to zero. To clear a level, you need a specific number of "Beat Hits" (basically, score).