Major Minors Majestic Marc

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Product Features

• Your Wii Remote is MajorMinor's "special" bandleader baton, used to keep tempo, recruit new band members and pick-up valuable items
• March in 7 different whimsical locations that contain various hair-raising events
• Add 15 different instruments to your procession, from brass to woodwinds to percussion
• As the makeup of the band changes, so does the performance; it all depends on which members you select
• March and keep tempo to more than 30 well-known marching band tunes from around the world, composed into original medleys for each unique stage

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P2M50K
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 31, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,021 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #51 in Video Games > Wii > Rhythm > Musical Instruments

Product Description

Attention aspiring drum majors of the world! Can you guide the courageous cat, Major Minor, through this whimsical musical adventure? In a town where marching bands are prevalent and everyone is looking to be the best,Major Mike Minor is fairly ambivalent towards marches despite hailing from a long line of illustrious Drum Majors. After his parents present him with a "special" baton that magically attracts band members to fall into rhythm behind the leader, will Major Minor finally fulfill his potential and share the joy of marching with the world?

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as some try to make it..., July 26, 2009

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Derek Vazquez "DaFynestRican" (Springfield, MA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Major Minors Majestic Marc (Video Game)

Now, I'll admit that even thought the interface and tutorial make this game seem like it will be a cakewalk (move baton to rhythm, wave to have others join), there's a big learning curve, mainly in keeping with the proper pace so that you don't lose band members and remembering what symbol means what when seeing who you're going toofast/slow for. However, once you dedicate a couple of rounds to getting the hang of it, you'll find that MMMM is a pretty enjoyable experience.
I would recommend this game to any fan of the rhythm and music genre, but do not buy it just because the art style is reminiscent of Parappa, or because the same people worked on it. Sure, the cutesy story scenes and quirky style of the game are very similar to that iconic title, but this is a whole other game altogether.
The graphics themselves aren't awe-inspiring, but the art direction and colorful back-drops shine through. It's also great to hear how the pace of the tunes in each stage speed up or slow down in real-time depending on how fast or slow you move the baton.
I had a fun time with MMMM. Overall I'd say it is a highly recommended and highly underrated gem of the music genre and deserves a second look. Ignore anyone who didn't like it because they didn't get the hang of it right away. My only complaint is that after playing a few stages your arm WILL be tired. Alternate the arm you use if you can!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MARCH MARCH KEEP ON MARCHING. KEEEEP OOONN MAAARRCCCCHHHING!!!, November 30, 2010

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Horacio Villarreal "Ecadese" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Major Minors Majestic Marc (Video Game)

Though it is a TOTALLY different game, you can really feel the flavor of Parappa the Rapper in this game. It is incredibly original and innovative. Let's face it, there aren't a lot of good Wii games out there. For it's low price (I paid 10 dollars), it is worth a shot. The songs are good marching band songs, the characters have funny names (like GGGG), the controls are hilarious (and accurate), and the voicing/script is hilarious. I guess it depends on your sense of humor. I mean after all, how is it not funny when you are constantly moving the controller up and down? It will not win any awards but at least it is a challenging game and frankly, I enjoy a good challenge. I would go as far to say that this is certainly not meant for anyone younger than a teen. The game should probably have an ESRB rating of TEEN, because it takes so much skill (and has unintentional sexual innuendo). If you are not doing well, you will stop marching and have to restart. It can be very berating to a little kid if they keep losing. The songs are very good and the dialogue and be very comical. If you enjoy a challenge, are a fan of Parappa The Rapper, and perhaps most importantly - have a sense of humor, then try out this game. Playing with friends (solo or multiplayer) might be a surprisingly hilarious experience. If you enjoy good innuendo, also be sure to try No More Heroes or Mario Party 8's "Shake it up" minigame. But don't actually buy Mario Party 8 because well, it sucks...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, for a while, July 2, 2009

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anna canine "whatisthis.jpeg" - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Major Minors Majestic Marc (Video Game)

I loved the idea of a marching band game, seeing as I'm in marching band. While gameplay itself is enjoyable, the plot is bland and repetitive. Thankfully after beating the game once, cutscenes can be skipped.
If one has been in marching band before, forget all knowledge except timing. The way to hold the Wiimote to make it happy is a skill to be learned, like a guitar player picking up rock band.
It's like one of those online games you can download, same thing over and over again.