Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party
| Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party | |
|---|---|
| File:RabbidsTV.jpg European Wii Version of the Game. | |
| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Paris |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Series | Rayman series, Rabbids series |
| Platform(s) | Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Release | Nintendo Wii and DS Versions |
| Genre(s) | Party |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (known as: Rayman Raving Rabbids 3 during development and it is known as: Rabbids Party TV Party in Japan) is a video game developed by Ubisoft and is the third installment in the Rayman Raving Rabbids series. A teaser trailer was released on April 29, 2008. The trailer, showing a Rabbid swallowing a Wii Balance Board, indicating the gameplay would make use of the device and as such would be a Nintendo exclusive, just as the previous title of the series, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2.[1][2][3]
In this third installment of the Rabbids series, the Rabbids take control of Rayman's TV station and monopolize their transmissions during a whole week. Each day of this week contains a different set of minigames, and some of them make use of the Wii Balance Board. All the minigames follow the TV theme, being based on films, fitness programs, gardening programs and all sorts of shows. The "ads" are present in the form of microgames which appear randomly during gameplay, lasting only a few seconds. Clearing a microgame awards a bonus to the winning player. The game allows up to 8 players in turn based mode. This is the last Rabbids game to feature Rayman. It is followed by Rabbids Go Home.
Gameplay
In the dance levels, a stick figure's dance moves have to be followed by up to four players. In the music levels, up to four players can choose different instruments that they then have 'play' by shaking Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Unlike its predecessors, the game supports the Wii Balance Board accessory. Several mini-games support use of the Balance Board, including dance and racing games - notably, the 'first video game you can play with your butt.'
The minigames consist of a channel system, each channel giving hold to specific minigames, in the same setting. For example, the X-TRM Sports, consist of racing on the belly of a yak down a hill, doing jumps, or a parody of Jackass that involves the player diving off an unfinished skyscraper, drawing shapes to fit through boards with holes in them. Other minigames involve a Plunger FPS similar to the other games. However, this time, the player shoots plungers at a specific clothed Rabbid that does not belong in a movie. Also, there are various games tied to dancing, wrestling, even a Rock Band experience. The player can run over other rabbids with a giant tractor, try to flip burgers, or possibly destroy a city as a fire-breathing Rabbid on a take of Godzilla.
Plot
Rayman is running away from the Rabbids, who are then distracted by lightning. Nevertheless, they continue to chase Rayman after it stops, but are struck by the lightning which connects to a dilapidated Rayman's house where he hides. The lightning then teleports the Rabbids through the TV antenna, through the TV wire, trapping them in the TV much to Rayman's astonishment. He turns the TV on and it suddenly from channel to channel, retro 2D Rabbids appear on it. As the player plays through the game, there are cutscenes showing Rayman trying to get rid of the TV. At the end of the game, Rayman breaks the TV, freeing the Rabbids, but allowing them to continue the chase.
Reception
It was nominated for multiple Wii-specific awards by IGN for its 2008 video game awards, including Best Use of Sound,[4] Best Family Game,[5] and Best Use of the Balance Board.[6]
References
- ^ Andrew Burnes (2008-04-29). "Rayman Raving Rabbids 3". Voodoo Extreme. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ Matt Casamassina (2008-04-28). "The Rabbids Get in Shape". IGN. Retrieved 2008-05-12.
- ^ Matt Casamassina (2008-05-28). "Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Announced". IGN. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ "IGN Wii: Best Use of Sound 2008". IGN.com. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ^ "IGN Wii: Best Family Game 2008". IGN.com. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ^ "IGN Wii: Best Use of the Balance Board 2008". IGN.com. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.