I never played a game like this before. NEVER EVER ! So this is totally new and strange. I did use hints which usually helped and used the things to continue from time to time.
I managed to go to the first boss and I try to open the chest and I fell and died. I don't know why and maybe 10 minutes after I was trading in the game for store credit. I got memento on DVD so I'm content.
If you knew this was going to be your first experience why didn't you rent it? While the game is excellent I would recommend a rent because the game does offer a great level of challenge that would frustrate gamers with very little patience.
I personally don't care if you loved or hated the game. I thought it was excellent, and that's that.
However, what I find annoying about your thoughts is that you are constantly criticizing and bashing Nintendo for not providing hardcore game experiences and third parties for not creating unique and good games for the Wii.
Zack and Wik,i despite its flaws, is one of the best games for the system. Controls are great, concept is fun and its very well made. In other words, its the sort of game people like you DESIRE.
To me, it sounds like you bought the game just to say that you played it and thought it sucked, hoping it will give you enough credibility when you make an opinion about third party support. Your "impressions" contradict each other, and sounds like you didn't even bother with the game and jumped to conclusions too quickly.
Finally, your thoughts on the game's presentation. Do a search on Zack and Wiki reviews around the net. Many major gaming websites, IGN included, have hailed it as being an excellent game worth trying out. It doesn't matter if the game has bright colors or is cartoony, the heart of the gameplay was excellent and that's what mattered. You already experienced first hand that just because the game was tiku tiku it doesn't mean its more forgiving.
I take it you took personal offense to Wind Waker since it, GASP, was also very tiku tiku.
You may say that you are an 'adult', but being offended by a game based on how it looks is being the opposite. Like I already said, gamers of ALL AGES have enjoyed Zack and wiki, just like they enjoyed Super Mario Galaxy, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Professor Layton and any other game people would consider childish.
A game cannot determine how manly or adult you are. You already have that thing, its called a penis. Its right between your legs, along with two balls called testicles. If you have those, then you are a male and an adult, meaning that you can enjoy ANYTHING because its your right to do so. If you don't have it...may you lead a good life.
To finish my rant, I will tell you this. You have the freedom to say whatever the hell you want about Nintendo, third parties and anything regarding gaming. However, next time you decide to complain about poor third party support and lack of hardcore titles on the Wii remember that you passed early judgment on a game that meets your expectations and more.