So I guess by now you're wondering exactly how to play
All Star Cheer Squad. You'll need both the Wii-mote and the Nunchuk to play. You'll notice a warning at the beginning of the game about the cord between the two being short if you're not careful. They are very accurate on that. I would recommend a wireless Nunchuk, but the one I tested, the
Cord-Free Nunchuk, did not work on the game. Just be careful not to pull them too far apart and you'll be ok. If you opt to add the Wii balance board into the game, it will recalibrate it between every session. This gets annoying when you're just doing the practice sessions that don't really use it much anyway.
Keep the Wii-mote in your right hand and the Nunchuk in your left. Start out with your hands by your side. If you start with them together in front of you, it will read that as a cheer move before you want it to. You'll see your cheer line on the bottom of the screen. The cheer moves will go down that line from right to left. You want to do the move that is shown at the exact time that it hits the target on the left. If you're early or late, you'll get fewer points for the move. I found that the trick is to keep your hands in the previous position. That way, you never have it read the move before you want it to. You will not get 2 of the same moves in a row. The game does a very good job of showing you what to do in the practice sessions. After you get the basics down, you'll learn to use the feet too. These moves look like the normal ones, except for a letter beside them. You need to do the move and hit that button at the same time to simulate the feet movements. If you've added the Wii balance board, then it will be shown under the move as the board. You will need to be standing on the dots that are lit up along with doing the cheer and possibly hitting a button to get credit for that move. As you might guess, it takes some time to get used to all these moves, but you'll get the hang of it before long.
When I first got All Star Cheer Squad, I wasn't really thrilled about it. I was just the only one with a balance board that could test that part of it. But honestly I'm glad I did get it. It turned out to be a lot more fun than I expected. It's almost like DDR for your arms. If you're into cheerleading, I highly recommend this game. You can use it to design your own routines. Even if you're not a cheerleader, you'll still find enjoyment in it. It provides a good challenge for your coordination skills. I recommend you go get All Star Cheer Squad today. Believe me, I'm just as shocked as you that I say that, but it really is a fun game!
