Compared to the Mario Party's of this world, the longevity of these party games is questionable. As if the 10 labs - each initially containing 16 stages - was not enough, there are bonus stages to unlock as well as party games. Complete enough levels and the next laboratory becomes accessible. Achieve the top score for the level and you also get a stopper in your tube, neatly keeping with the laboratory theme. Completing the level with 100% of your mercury or with all the bonuses leads to stamps on the test tubes depicting each level. Even then you are coaxed into trying again, thanks in part to the ghost replay feature which dares you to move faster, take more risks and to beat your time. Unless you have already achieved perfection on each level, there is always the desire for one more go to better your previous attempt. This makes for a much more enjoyable experience as you work at a more leisurely pace, only attempting to reach the exit within the time limit once the other objectives have been completed and you know the ideal route through the level. You thus often find yourself playing through the level many times, completing one goal each time. It is worth noting that thankfully these are not all inclusive, so there are no frantic panics and moments of frustration as you try to collect all the bonuses without losing a drop of mercury - indeed there will even be times when it is simpler and quicker to syphon off a blob and sacrifice it in order to reach the more precariously positioned bonuses. You must either exit with a certain percentage of your mercury intact, with all the bonus items or within the time limit. Essentially there are 3 goals to each level. The aim is simple - you control a blob of mercury and must guide it through the level to the exit. Your remote controls the tilt of the world and that's all it does.Unlike the visual makeover, the core mechanic is basically the same - after all, it's not something that could easily be altered. I LIKE THIS GAME!!! I will not be selling it anytime soon (Unlike FURU FURU PARK which is on its way to soldville as we speak) The great thing about this game is that since it is an older game you can get it dirt cheap here on E-Bay.If you can find it for less than 15 dollars then buy it.But, make sure you understand that this is not your typical game and you will not run through it.but this a a fun game that you can sit down to play (which is different for the Wii) and doesn't require you to shake the dickens out of your Wiimote to accomplish things. But, it goes much deeper than that with different terrains, obstacles, and painting your glob to make colors to open doors and find bonuses. All you have to do is guide this glob of mercury from one point of a "maze" to the other point (finish). This game is like the 21st century's answer to the old wooden and marble Labyrinth games of yesteryear. Patience is a BIG requirement for this game.Fast is not always the best choice in this game.It makes you think and analyze (two things I love to do) to reach goals. I will also say that this game is not for everyone. I have enjoyed playing it over the last week or so and I believe that most people will enjoy playing it also.
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