The official Wii Zapper and Link's Crossbow Training is well worth its price, but only if you buy it in a brick-and-mortar store.  The retail price for this official Wii accessory is $20 - $25, but usually sells for quite a bit more on ebay when you include shipping.  Note: Prices have come down a good bit, even on ebay, since everyone is now realizing that the Zappers can be found just about anywhere for cheaper.  There is absolutely no reason to buy a knock-off version since they don't even include the game, and often cost at least $20 including shipping!

The Wii Zapper itself is just a sturdy piece of plastic that houses the Wii remote and nunchuck.  Both units fit very well, and the Zapper even has a "storage space" for the cord.  The trigger on the Zapper feels much better than using the "B" button by itself on the Wii remote.  The Zapper just seems to fit better in your hands, and really feels like an arcade gun.  Furthermore, the Zapper seems to make you feel like you are actually shooting at the targets (as if using a light gun instead of the sensor bar above or below).  One of the disadvantages of the Zapper is that the remote and nunchuck will not fit if you have a skin on them, and it does take some time to insert or remove the controllers.  I'd recommend having a controller set just to use with the Zapper if you are really into those kind of games, but also play regular Wii games.

Link's Crossbow Training is a fast-paced, fun shooting game.  You have 9 levels for at total of 27 courses to play in all, though only 3 levels are unlocked at the beginning.  The levels, enemies, and various targets are nice to look at since they were adopted from Twilight Princess - (a definite plus if you are a fan).  It will take you only a few short hours to beat the entire game, but many more to perfect your shooting and score a platinum medal on each level.  While a bronze medal (20000 points in a 3-course level) will open the next level,  you need to really improve to achieve a platinum medal (80000 points).  Just remember, consecutive shots (without misses) will greatly increase your score.  So, just wildly shooting everywhere will not give you a good score.  Also remember to shoot anything you see - pots, scarecrows, pumpkins, skulls, doors, etc.  Most items in this game can be shot for additional points, and some contain valuable rupees!  This game will appeal to almost everyone, just like the Wii itself.  Hardcore gamers will want to get perfect scores with no misses, and casual gamers will just love shooting everything in sight!

The downside of the game is that there is no real multiplayer function.  If several friends want to play, you just pass the same controller around to everyone.  In other words, only one person can play at any one given time.  Of course, this will be available on future titles, and is not a major fallacy on such an inexpensive game.

If you can buy this set for $20 - $25, then consider it a great deal.  In addition to getting a fun game, you get the Zapper which can be used on at least two other games (more will be developed soon).  The Zapper is a neat product, but it is Link's Crossbow Traning that makes this a worthwhile purchase.

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