LO3: Game Review Plan

Wii Party

Genre: The genre of Wii Party is 'Family' as the game is designed for all the family to participate in and for everyone to have fun.

Target Audience: This game widely appeals to families (young or old) and in particular, younger children that are around 10+ years old.

Platforms Available: The platforms that this game is available on are Wii and Wii U. The compatible devices are limited as the game is only designed for one console.

Date of Release: July 2010 (in the UK)

Critical Reception: There were mixed reviews for Wii Party when it was released. Average ratings for the game were between 6-8/10. Most reviewers thought that the game was "faster and better" than Mario Party,

Earnings: As of March 2012, Wii Party had sold nearly 8,000,000 copies. With an average selling price of £25, that would put the earnings (before tax) at £200,000,000.

Developer: Nintendo

Angry Birds 2

Genre: The genre of Angry Birds 2 is 'Puzzle' as the game requires intellect and thought to where you should fire the birds

Target Audience: The game is designed for mainly a younger audience but has adapted into a game for all ages.

Platforms Available:  The platforms that this game is available on are iOS and Android.

Date of Release: July 2015 (Worldwide)

Critical Reception: Angry Birds 2 disappointed critics slightly with its energy system and the fact that if the user ran out of lives, they would have to wait a day or two to re-gain some or either buy gems through the in-app purchases. However, the average reviews were around 6-7/10, with the game being praised for its step forward in puzzle design and excellent graphics.

Earnings: As the app is free to download, Rovio earn no revenue from app sales but rely on in-game adverts and on users buying the in-app purchases to make their money. A week after its release, Angry Birds 2 had been downloaded over 20,000,000 times, showing Rovio's success in the app developing market.

Developer: Rovio Entertainment