When people think “Nintendo,” a well-spoken and stylish African American man wearing a Powerglove is usually not the first thing that pops into their heads. A man named TriForce is working to change that. He’s a mainstay at Nintendo events, being the first person in the United States to purchase both the Wii and the 3DS. He’s also a fighting game tournament organizer, and a huge fan local competitive gaming in general. It almost feels likeNintendo Landwas designed especially for him.
I busted in on his game ofNintendo Land: Mario Chaseto get his impressions. Needless to say, he was totally feeling it. As for me,Mario Chaseisn’t my favoriteNintendo Landgame, but it definitely serves its purpose. A lot of the games in the collection (likeMetroid Blast) might be too much for people who don’t regularly play videogames to handle, but literally anyone can pick up and playMario Chase. Just like whenI first played a build of it in 2011, the game is basicallyPac-Man Vs.but with a bigger map. Everyone on the planet can playPac-Man, which is part of why the series used to be bigger thanCall of Duty.
As long as you have at least one working finger or thumb, you’re able to play the game. Overall,Nintendo Landdoesn’t have the universal accessibility thatWii Sportshad, but there are a few games likeMario Chasein there that anyone from 4 to 40 can instantly get into.
