Super Street Game Reviews
Move over, karaoke, Eye Toy has arrived. Eye Toy is one of those quirky, innovative games that takes the gaming experience to a new level by letting players be the star of the show. Using a USB camera and "motion tracking technology," players use their body to activate the controls of the game--the controller is not used. Don't be afraid to let your inner dork shine! Karate chop, punch, juggle, and bounce your way to the top scores.
First things first, there is no way to play these games and look cool doing it. Who cares anyway? The bonus is playing with friends and family and knowing how funny it will be. You think you look silly? Ha. Just wait. It's all about the fun factor and this game is packed full, plus with 12 games to choose from there is something here for everyone. Don't let the zany animations fool you-these games look simple, but can literally give you a run for your money. After awhile, chop-chopping those ninjas gets to be a darn good workout. Don't let anyone ever tell you again that video games aren't good for you. A few rounds of Boxing Chump, followed by frantic rounds of Wishi-Washi, Kung Foo or Soccer Craze and you'll feel like you've been to the gym.
Another unique feature is that Eye Toy allows you to record up to 60 seconds of personal video time and save it on your usual memory card. Not only that, a selection of backgrounds are available to allow users to customize it for any occasion. Forget to buy the birthday card? Had to run a quick errand? Leave a video message, it's easy to do, and with a 60 second max, how can you go wrong?
Eye Toy comes with a game disk and the USB camera you need to play. Just plug the camera in where you'd normally plug in the controller, and put the disk in--you're ready to play. The only adjustments to make is to position the camera correctly for your height. If you don't, you might "miss" targets you think you've hit.
Eye Toy is a zany, happy game that is easy to use and guarantees some hilarious laughs along the way. There are enough different types of games included to appeal to a wide range of ages and players. Also, being able to record messages is a neat little perk that is just a fun inclusion, since it doesn't serve any gaming purpose. All in all, Eye Toy is a great gaming package that should be the star of your next party or get together. We give it four nukes.