''Wiffle Ball'' is a 2009

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developed by Skyworks Technologies and published by Destination Software Inc. in the United States. The game was also released in Europe, where it was published by Zoo Digital Publishing. Released on March 12, 2009, ''Wiffle Ball'' received "generally unfavorable" reviews from critics, who stated that "every step of

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execution asa failure".

Gameplay

The gameplay of ''Wiffle Ball'' is highly similar to the sport with the same name. The game is divided into two main modes: Quick-Play and Tournament. The Quick-Play mode was designed to be played for short amounts of time, while the Tournament mode is meant to be played for longer. The game also features a wireless multiplayer mode, where two players compete in a game of Wiffle ball.

Development and release

''Wiffle Ball'' was developed by Skyworks Technologies and was published by Destination Software Inc. in North America, and by Zoo Digital Publishing in Europe. The game was referred to as ''Wiffle Ball Advance'' prior to its release. The game was directed by Bill Wentworth, produced by Garry Kitchen, and composed by Chris Kelly. ''Wiffle Ball'' was first announced by

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in 2006, with a slated release date of Q1 2007. The game later released worldwide on March 12, 2009.

Reception

''Wiffle Ball'' received "generally unfavorable" reviews from critics according to review aggregator

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. Critics were negative towards how the game requires players to use the Nintendo DS

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, which some deemed as unnecessary. ''GameZone'' Louis Bedigian felt that the use of the stylus complicated the game's gameplay. ''GameZone'' was positive towards the idea of making a video game based on the Wiffle ball sports, but felt that ''Wiffle Ball'' "missed the mark". The game's audio and soundtrack received mixed reception from critics; ''GameZone'' called it "bad", while ''Nintendojo'' was more positive to it, calling the song used during gameplay "relaxing".

References

{{Reflist 2009 video games Nintendo DS games Nintendo DS-only games Sports video games Multiplayer and single-player video games Video games developed in the United States