D3Publisher had a good concept going with Winter Fun: Bring all the fun, athletic activities winter has to offer into the warmth and comfort of our homes. Unfortunately, this low-priced, variety sports game blunders right out of the gate. Thanks to poor control schemes and a lot of boring down time, you’re better off layering the winter clothes and going outside for some sledding.

Not much needs to be mentioned regarding offensive material. Other than snowball “fights” and cartoon-style characters wearing sleek, form-fitting clothing, there is little to nothing that could be construed as inappropriate for any member of the family. Players will occasionally fall to the ground in some of the events, but these circumstances easily fall into the “comic mischief” category rather than violence.

Though D3Publisher may have made too many missteps to make Winter Fun a recommended title, several of the events they bring to the Wii have great promise. And should we see the developer try something similar in the future, let’s hope that, from controls to pacing, the kinks have been worked out and resulting product can offer a more enjoyable experience.

» By Devin Wieland, Plain Games. Published 6/29/2010 9:43:22 PM.