Customer Reviews

Muppets Party Cruise

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

SO I picked the game up because hey, it was 20 bucks and it had the muppets. I was a little worried because I had played the gameboy muppet game from tdk and although it was somewhat entertaining it was a little too simple for my tastes. Party cruise however is very fun. It has a board game mode that adds to the fun of all the mini games you can play. The voices of the characters are provided by the puppeteers so it adds to the entertainment level.
One thing I enjoyed about the game is that the more mini games you win the more party favors you get (the prizes). You can spend these prizes to open more games and bonus muppet videos.

Unfortunately one of the other two reviewers forgot to put a rating down (it shows no stars despite his rave review), but if they did, you would be looking at a solid five star game. The basic gameplay has been explained already, so I will briefly touch on the highlights. The mini-games are extremely varied: there are driving, flying, rythmn, timing, and counting games -- each with its own personality and variation in gameplay. There is also a first-person shooter mini-game with paintballs. The vibration sensation is first rate, as is the music, animations, framerates and sound. The loading times are also a joy as there are so few of them and they are short. The gameboard -- a level of a ship (there are five) -- is an open field of square tiles within an ever-active level, which allows the player to chart out 'where' they want to go -- no linear path here like Mario Party. While there are only six playable characters (Gonzo, Animal, Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzy and Pepe), a slew of the other muppets either make voiceover appearances, or appear on the board as active playing pieces representing obstacles or bonuses. Sam the Eagle will make you loose a turn when he walks up to your character and drones on in a lecture and Waldorf & Statler will curse your character while Beaker and Prof. Honeydew will give you a secret formula to double your point shaving (explanation: before every mini-game, the player can handicap their final score by adding points from their won credits; there's always something to do within this game). Other characters who impact play include Rizzo and Rawlf; there may be more but I don't have the play booklet with me at the writing of this review. There are also danger areas, hypno squares, credit squares galor (the player can link several together and extend their movement spaces), mini-game portals, and sea-sick squares (that reverse the players controls during a mini-game. I don't think there is one thing in this game that is totally left to chance with this even extending to the way you obtain your movement points. The player activates a pinball-type device (not unlike the dollar store games where you pull the plunger and watch what score the ball drops into) and can jar the machine to get a higher movement count or try to rack up some extra credit points by hitting one or two of the animated credit icons. It's a blast. The camera is very good -- you can't see the whole gameboard -- and you wouldn't want to because you would not be able to make out anything -- but you can rotate, zoom in and out and even scan the entire board. If you go too cloose to the hull of the ship, you can even see the ocean moving past the ship -- which makes you feel like you are not really playing on a 'gameboard' at all.
Sorry, I've gone long here. I could go on and on and on, but there is one bit I do have to mention. At first glance, the game is intimidating since it has so many elements but within minutes of play, you will settle right in and be looking forward to another day of unlocking mini-games and moving up the decks of the ship. You can play the game on long cruise (the entire game) or short cruise (just the mini-games). Not sure about how to play a mini-game? Each game gives you the choice of practicing before you actually go for the gold (party favors and credit points, in this case). At the end of the long cruise game, the players get points for everything from most credits, to longest move, etc.
I can not stress how great, well-thought out, and expertly executed this game is. This is definitely a purchase for part game lovers. And this coming from someone who was trying to obtain the silent assasin score playing Hitman. This game may just appeal to everyone. Please give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Muppets Party Cruise stinkin rocks! There are 30 sweet mini-games. My top 3 are Spinball, because I love pinball and and I think it's an original mimi-game. It's my favorite in the game. My 2nd favorite is Ticklin' The Ivories. I'm not a big fan of pool, but this mini-game rocks. It can get hard though. My 3rd favorite is Stage Fright. It has good music and a good objective. There are many other good ones, like this chemical one and this cannon shooting one. Pretty much the only thing I didn't like was only 6 playable muppets. I usually play as Kermit, but sometimes as Gonzo. It's games like this, I-Ninja, Final Fantasy X-2, and Crash Nitro Kart which made Fall 2003 the best video game 'season' of all time. Any one who owns a PS2 should buy this!!!

We love this game! I can play by myself against the computer and have a challenge and great time. Or, my wife and I can play agaisnt each other for a little friendly (or not so friendly) competition. The mini games are very clever and each one uses a different set of skills. So, there are some games that I always win, some that she always wins, some that we're equally matched on, and some that we both are terrible at. But, they're all fun. And, all the extras, like the mini muppet videos, the character voices and the music, make the game extra fun. Highly recommend for all ages.

I must admit when I first bought this game on clearance at another store I thought it might be a little lame. I figured it was just another title that they slapped a well known name on. I was wrong. I'm a die hard Mario party fan and I think this game ranks right up there with the rest of them. Some of the games are a little hard when you first get started but with some practice they get easier. Also if you don't like waiting around for the computer I suggest changing the settings to manic mode which makes their turns go faster. The mini games are great and just as good as the ones in Mario party. I love to watch the little commercial type clips that you buy with party favors from the game. This might be harder for smaller children but I am sure they can get enjoyment out of watching the little clips. This game can be quickly become addictive once you get going so be on your guard ;). Wonderful game I am very impressed.

I love this game! I concur that some of the racing games can be really hard. I have a lack of control driving in the beach ball bash one and tend to drive off the edge... constantly! But it is a lot of fun to play alone or with friends.

This game is blast. It's very similiar to Mario Party, with the main differeces being:

A) There is no set course. The board is an open area and you can go in any direction.

B) You can repeat mini-games, but when you do you're playing for the prize of the previous winner.

C) You can you use your 'cruise credits' to purchase points that will be added to your final score after each mini-game

D) There isn't a mini-game after each player has taken a turn. You play a mini game whenever a player has reached a game door.

The graphics in the game are great and the voiceovers are on point. The characters make funny comments and they aren't too repetitive.

Quick shipment, excellent service and good game, overall I am very satisfied with my purchase.

I am always looking for fun games to play on the playstation and as a mother I look for ones that are family friendly. This is one of the best I have found. It is a great game if you are young or old. Some people might not like the pace of the games as I have found when playing with 4 people it can take a while to finish when in the higher decks of the ship. The mini games are great!

This game is very fun. Not quite what I expected and not a great one player game. If you have kids or are a kid or simply love muppets like I do then you will have a blast playing multi-player. I play with my niece and we just laugh at the wacky little games. Enjoy!