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Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Nintendo Wii) Review.

Started the game by taking the “Questionnaire“ for finding out which Chipmunk I am, the answer was Alvin. It doesn’t mean you have to stay with that choice, there is a menu (which it tells you about at the end of the test) that will let you switch which Chipmunk you are.

Now on the “MAIN menu”, I am going to start off by trying “Story” mode since it is the top of the list.

First make sure you listen to the story of the game, DO NOT SKIP! Then after listen as Alvin will tell you how to play the game. AGAIN DO NOT SKIP ONE PART!!

Played the first level of the game, the lead in to the level was a scene photo of where you are. Below the image was a speech bubble which popped up with a picture of the Chipmunk/Chipette, that was talking. You could also hear them telling you what the speech bubble said.

Now in the level, you dancing along with the Chipmunks/Chipettes (depending on which Chipmunk you are). You must move the control along with the moves shown in the pictures at the bottom of the screen while playing, make sure you watch for what they tell you to do.

One issue with this part is that I think it would have been a little better if you got to see the Chipmunks/Chipettes talking instead of just the picture next to the speech bubble.

My rating of the first level of “Story” mode is A+ for the following:
-Graphics
-Sound of the music

The song choices on this game are awesome! Even the original theme song “We’re The Chipmunks” is a playable song. Other choices include “Life Is A Highway”, “Beat It”, “All Star”, “Oh Pretty Woman” and more with 30 songs over all. If you would like to pick your next Chipmunk the same way as the first, go to the “Questionnaire” choice on the “MAIN menu”.

My rating for songs of the game is A for the following:
-Song choice
-Performance by the Chipmunks/Chipettes

As you play songs, you will earn “Stars” which you can use after for buying things to change the look of your Chipmunk, such as a baseball hat for Alvin. It is very easy to use the “Customization” menu, you can also switch Chipmunks/Chipettes on that menu.

My only real issue with this part of the game is that I don’t think there are enough choices of oufits (Meaning there are two).

My rating for the “Customization” part of the game is B+ for the following:
-Choice of Hats
-Choice of Chipmunks/Chipettes

In “Free Play” mode, you can pick from all 30 songs and play as many times as you would like. Now in “COOP” Mode, you can play along with your friends/family. Each player much pick a Chipmunk/Chipette (Player 1, can choose without changing your “Story” mode choice) and then you can dance along with the songs a turn at a time.

My rating of “Free Play” and “COOP” is A+ for the following:
-Able to play the game with family/friends
-Able to play any song you want

I would strongly recommend this game to families and younger players.

Check out the game at this site:
http://www.majescoentertainment.com/games/nintendo-wii/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-chipwrecked/

Thank you to Majesco Entertainment for sending a copy of the game for the site to review!

Don’t forget to check out the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” on Dec. 16th 2011 at Essex Cinemas, The host theater of all the "World Wide Blog Of Movies" movie reviews! http://www.essexcinemas.com/

Dance Along with Your Favorite Chipmunks and Chipettes in this Exciting Musical Adventure.

Edison, NJ - Nov. 17, 2011 — Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Bagdasarian Productions, announced today that Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, the high-energy video game based on the upcoming third installment of the blockbuster animated feature film franchise, is now available on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a full-body motion-based dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ that is fun for all ages. Players can choose to dance to multiple routines as their favorite ‘Munk (Alvin, Simon, and Theodore) or Chipette (Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette), while earning more points if they can dance on the beat. In addition, players who fill their “Munk Power” meter are then able to perform ultra-cool dance moves that electrify the crowd.
“A terrific soundtrack and dynamic play mechanic puts players right on stage with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes in an experience that continues the storyline of the upcoming blockbuster movie,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked delivers a fun and engaging full-featured experience that is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.”

The game is based on the forthcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked movie in theaters December 16th, which finds the trio vacationing aboard a luxury cruise liner until they become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game continues the story with an around-the-world journey that has the ‘Munks visiting six tropical locations inspired by the movie. While dancing as the playable Chipmunks or The Chipettes, players perform more than 50 different dance moves to excite the crowd while rocking out to 30 of the greatest Chipmunk tunes that all generations can enjoy together.
“The music of Alvin and the Chipmunks has always been a great way for families to come together, and a huge high note for the blockbuster film franchise,” said Jeffrey Godsick, President of Fox Consumer Products. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the perfect vehicle for fans to become immersed in the energetic, musical world of The Chipmunks leading up to the film’s release next month.”

Full Music Track List Includes:
All Day and All of the Night
All Star
Beat It
Bring It On
California Dreamin’
Crocodile Rock
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I Fought The Law
It’s Tricky
Just Like Heaven
Karma Chameleon
Kids In America
La Bamba
Life Is A Highway
Love Shack (w/ The Chipettes)
Oh Pretty Woman
Only Want to Be With You
Play That Funky Music Chipmunk
Shake Your Groove Thing
Stayin’ Alive
Surfin’ Safari
The Chipmunk Song
Turn the Beat Around (w/ The Chipettes)
Video Killed the Radio Star
Walkin’ On The Sun
We’re the Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)
Whip It
Witch Doctor
You Really Got Me
You Spin Me ‘Round

Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is rated E10+ and now available on Kinect for Xbox 360 for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit http://www.ChipwreckedGame.com

About Bagdasarian Productions
A leading producer of high quality, family-oriented programming, Bagdasarian Productions, helmed by Ross Bagdasarian and Janice Karman, is best known for its creation and oversight of Alvin and The Chipmunks, The Chipettes, and other related characters. Originally created in 1958, The Chipmunks are presently one of the biggest family franchises with a multi-generational, international following.

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third-party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

About Fox Filmed Entertainment
One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Fox International Productions.

About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as online, social networks and mobile devices. Product highlights include Zumba® Fitness, Cooking MamaTM, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Hulk Hogan’s Main Event. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ with offices in San Francisco, CA, Bristol, UK, and a social games development studio in Foxboro, MA. More info can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.

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Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.

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