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All Star Cheer Squad | 
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| From: THQ Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99 Buy New: $26.99 You Save: $13.00 (33%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 11 reviews Sales Rank: 391
Platform: Nintendo Wii ESRB: Everyone Media: Video Game Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Batteries Included: No Age: 5 - 20 years Operating System: Nintendo Wii Shipping Weight (lbs): 2 Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 30155 Model: 30155 UPC: 785138301556 EAN: 0785138301556 ASIN: B00166R2RQ
Release Date: October 27, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Condition: Brand new; still in shrink wrap!!
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| Features:
| • | Use the Wii Fit Board to balance and perform stunts | | • | Use the Wii remote and nunchuck to perform dozens of real-world cheer/dance moves | | • | Compete in squad and one-on-one cheer-offs | | • | Customize the look of your team including body, facial features, hair and outfits | | • | Learn new moves and choreograph your own cheer routines to music |
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Amazon.com Product Description In All Star Cheer Squad, players will follow a year in the life of a cheerleader as you learn new cheers, participate in practices and create your own routines in the hopes of making the squad and eventually becoming its captain. High-energy gameplay includes squad competitions and one-on-one cheer-offs, where players will use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to perform dozens of real-world cheer and dance moves.  Go ahead, Bring It! |  Choose to be a girl, boy or neither. View larger. |  The right look for your cheer. View larger. |  Use the Wii-mote for upper body. View larger. |  And Balance Board for the lower. View larger. | In order to ensure that All Star Cheer Squad has the latest cheer action and top routines, world-renowned cheerleading choreographer Tony G, best known for his work in the "Bring It On" movies, has signed on as chief consultant for the game. All Star Cheer Squad will also incorporate use of the Wii Balance Board to get the player's entire body involved in the game and add to the ultimate cheerleading experience. Players will be able to customize the look of their cheerleader and squad including body, facial features, hair and outfits. Show the Squad What you Are Made Of The backstory that plays out in All Star Cheer revolves around player's attempts to make the 'Fox Squad' cheer roster. Although a top squad, they have suffered a tough setback when one of their top captains has been sidelined by injury. The show must go on though. Players goal in singleplayer modes is first to make the squad, later progressing up its ranks and finally putting what you've learned to good use as a choreographer. Key Game Features: - 1-4 player support.
- Use the Wii remote and nun-chuck to perform dozens of real-world cheer/dance moves.
- Full body cheer experience using the Wii Balance Board (optional).
- Compete and cooperate in squad and one-on-one cheer-offs.
- Customize the look of your team including facial features, hair, style & color, make-up and outfits.
- Learn new moves and choreograph your own cheer routines to music.
- Grow your all-star squad to be the best and lead them to the championship as Cheer Captain.
Varied Gameplay Gameplay within All Star Cheer Squad consists of players mimicking the stream of on-screen prompts, representing individual moves within a cheer routine, and accumulating points according to their accuracy. Action is registered through the use of various controllers. Ideally the game simulates a the range of body motion--both upper and lower--that a cheerleader utilizes. With this in mind, to take advantage of the game's full potential players should use both the combination of a Wii Remote with attached Nunchuck controller for upper body movement, and a Wii Balance Board for lower body movement. But this configuration is not mandatory for play. A Wii Remote with Nunchuck will suffice. Play options consist of: Singleplayer - Singleplayer action in All Star Cheer Squad comes in two varieties: Quick play and Career Mode. Career Mode on the other hand contains the lion's share of the singleplayer experience as well as the storyline of the game. As players begin this mode they choose the gender and basic customization options of their character like initial attire, facial features, etc. From there they are introduced to the current members of Fox Squad. Considered as an unproven rookie the players must try out and make the squad to gain respect and a spot on the team. If successful more advanced routines and moves as well as unique custom items will be unlocked, which will earn you credibility and provide the opportunity to move up in the hierarchy of the squad, eventually all the way to captain. Quickplay is a standard tutorial mode where players can practice basic and not so basic moves that will come in handy regardless of the player's experience and comfort level with the Wii Remote, Nunchuck and the Wii Balance Board. Multiplayer - All Star Cheer Squad supports 2-4 players either cooperative or competitive multiplayer. Team up and work together as a unit and the goal is to get the highest overall routine score as a squad by following the on-screen prompts as you face down a bevy of AI supplied competition. As squads progress through the mode, moves routines and their synchronization with music become more and more difficult, complex and frantic. Players who instead choose to go the route of competitive multiplayer face off against friends in a versus mode where not only do they need to follow the in-game prompts, to hope to win in a tight battle they must shoot for perfect execution of moves. String together three perfect moves and your team receives a 'call out." These can be used to add points to your score, trip up the opposing cheer line when their turn comes, protect your own line in this case. Whichever team has the highest score at the end of the game wins. Any way you choose to play it All Star Cheer Squad is an aspirational game that captures the fun and action of the real life Cheer world. Immerse yourself in the creativity, customization, style and teamwork All Star Cheer Squad. And don't forget to Bring it on!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
Not as fun as it could have been, but not bad December 19, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As previously mentioned in other reviews and on comment threads, this game is a little tedious to use with the balance board since it has to calibrate before every practice and tournament. However, I started using that time to stretch and work on real jumps behind the board. Some of the other complaints before is that it is like directing traffic. I felt that way in the easiest mode...put it on expert and you will be challenged! I haven't tried choreographing my own routine yet, but I'm having a pretty good time in the career mode. I highly recommend getting a wireless nunchuk for this game. Overall, this game could have been better, but it is still fun and a lot better than some of the other third-party sports games.
The Real Deal December 15, 2008 0 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a genuine cheerleading experience for your Wii, then this game is it. !!!!!
It's as much fun to watch as it is to play December 6, 2008 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I really liked the realistic cheer moves. The music is superior and really rocks. The graphics are great. I had fun designing my cheerleader. I made the squad at tryouts - but still haven't gotten an "A". I like that there's more to the game than just multiple levels. We don't have a balance board yet - but will absolutely have to get one to be able to do even more on All Star Cheer. A great game - I highly recommend it!
Amazing Game!! December 4, 2008 5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Hmm, where to start...
First of all, I'm really surprised at the negative revues this game's been getting. I bought it for my niece for her birthday. Not only did she and all of her friends play it late into the night (sleepover party), but her older brother and his friend also got involved. I'll admit, I was glued to it as well. The game is fast-paced, upbeat and easy to get into. The progressive speed with which the arrow moves appear on screen keep the player on his/her toes. I have to say, we were engaged in the game from the minute she opened it until well past the pizza and birthday cake ran out.
Secondly, customizing the characters is a trip in and of itself. Unlike We Cheer, the avatars look like real humans and not creepy bobble heads. There are also male avatars, so, you know, boys can get their cheer on too without feeling weird.
Oh, and they also went crazy for the Jonas Brothers song that's featured in the game...
The Last Word on Cheerleading Games -- Ever! December 4, 2008 5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I don't really agree with the other reviewers, especially the negative because the beautiful thing about ASCS is its amazing realism, incredible depth (there's hundreds of moves to be unlocked), logical learning curve (simple to start, difficult to master), and fantastic multiplayer experience. The hallmark of the Wii experience I think has always been in its ability to bring people together in a room and have fun. ASCS does this with flying colors. Even if the multiplayer aspect is not of interest the single player career mode is unbelievable in how it unravels and brings you into the story of a struggling team trying to make it as the top cheer squad. I loved how realistic the cheerleaders on the screen looked, every move you carry out corresponds to an actual cheerleading move - the same types of moves that you would encounter in a real competition. Unlike We Cheer, where there are laughable models which have pom-poms (which are actually illegal in cheerleading competitions) and silly bordering on ridiculous game play mechanics with objectified models of young girls, ASCS is suitable for the entire family and contains a ton of content to explore as you adventure through the numerous tryouts and competitions. ASCS takes the idea of competitive cheerleading seriously, as it deserves to be. Cheerleading is fun and it's serious, ASCS captures both of those elements more perfectly than many sport simulations I have ever seen. The routine editor alone is more bang for its buck compared to professional editor programs, it's a no brainer. Enthusiasts unite!
Oh, and to all the naysayers, you can actually skip through dialogue by pressing the + button on the remote and get right to the action. Come on now, let's have a hollah party!
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