101-in-1 Explosive Megamix

Did You Know?

• Atlus U.S.A., Inc. secured the North American publishing rights from Nordcurrent in 2009.
• The Nintendo DS version was scheduled for release at a price of US$19.99.

Gameplay

Players use the stylus, D-Pad and touch screen or Wii Remote to test reflexes in action minigames such as racing and skydiving, take on sporting events like basketball, curling, and archery, or play match three, Sudoku, and jigsaw puzzles. High scores earn gold coins to unlock other activities, and multiplayer is available via multi-card wireless play. Each minigame requires a score between 4000 and 200000 to beat for a one-time bonus. Initially only 10 games are unlocked, with the remaining 91 requiring purchase at higher prices.

Reception

The Nintendo DS version received mixed to negative reviews. Lukasz Balicki of Nintendo World Report gave it a 3/10, calling it the definitive bad budget title with some remotely fun minigames but many feeling like a chore. Dan Pearson of Eurogamer gave it a 4/10, noting little replay potential and that completing tasks felt like relief rather than achievement. Nicholas Tan of Game Revolution rated each minigame from C to F, with Tooth Decay/Halitosis of Horrors receiving an F−, and commented that players would be better off picking a DS title at random. He praised the variety of minigames. The WiiWare version received negative reviews. Lucas M. Thomas of IGN gave it a 2.5, calling it a waste of money and criticizing it as a direct port from the DS and iPhone. Thomas East of Official Nintendo Magazine UK gave it 14%, stating the minigames were abysmal and not up to Flash game standards. Metacritic gave the WiiWare version 16/100 based on 5 reviews, the lowest-rated Wii game on the website. Game Revolution gave it 1/10, GamesRadar+ gave it 4/10, and Peter Willington of Nintendo Life gave it 3 out of 10 stars, saying none of the games were fun.