11.10.2010

Party game? Oh no.. I hear you cry! Wii Party isn't like all the other Wii games out there that have 'party' in their title. Ok, it still has 'mini-games' as the bread and butter of the gameplay, but each game has so much attention to detail that it doesn't feel like just another mini-game. The mini-games are played to decide the order of play amongst players in multi-player modes like house party (2 to 4 players) or party (1 to 4 players). You can play single player style in party mode (computer controls other 3 Mii's) or solo mode, which has you playing through mini-games and depending on your success allowing you to advance through a path littered with mini-games. For every mini-game you fail you loose a heart,along the way you can pick up extra hearts when you have completed enough mini-games, lose all your hearts and your solo game ends. When you copmplete beginner level (5 mini-games), you then unlock intermediate, and when you complete intermediate you unlock expert (50 minigames without the option of choosing your path!), a true test of skill.When you progress through the 4 game types (party, house party, pairs and mini-games only), you randomly encounter mini-games and when you finish a particular game (like board game island or globe trotting, in the party type games) you will unlock other game modes like challenge mode and rule reversal mode in the mini-games only type. Mini-games can then be played on their own, where you can play freestyle or in competitive mode (with another player). There are several game modes to play when you select the mini-games option (if you just want to play through mini-games rather than house mode or party mode or pair mode), here you can select from solo mode (a one player only event), freeplay (1-4 players), battle (1-4 players), challenge (1-4 players) and rule reversal (2-4 player). Admitedly, single player is not as much fun as multiplayer, so if you can't get friends or family involved regularly, then your not going to get as much enjoyment from this game as you would otherwise like to. in the solo mode, you not only have to come 1st or 2nd or 3rd to progress, you need to try and get the highest score possible in each game to try and get the highest score at the end of the path of mini-games, as there is a leaderboard of all the Mii's that have completed that path of mini-games in each difficulty level that that Mii has played in.Here is a list of the game sections and types of game modes in each:Party games: Board game islandGlobe trottingMii of a kindSpin-offBingoHouse Party: Animal trackerHide 'n' HuntTime BombWord BombBuddy QuizPair Games: Friend ConnectionBalance BoatMatch-upMini-games: (just mini-games on their own)Free PlaySoloChallengeBattleRule ReversalThe mini-games are choosen by the Wii depending on the game mode choosen, this keeps the gameplay varied and is a better organisation of the available mini-games than other party games.Some game modes have to be unlocked, by completing other game modes first.Some of the game modes, keep a tally of your score throughout your progress based on your mini-game performance, this can be viewed as a leaderboard from the main menu.If you can't decide how to play, then there is a suggestions option which will ask you questions then decide the order of play based on your answers.The game has just enough depth to keep you interested and challenged for a couple of weeks, but the game on its own, doesn't warrant the full retail boxed price of around £30 (I got it for [...] from [...]), but the really smart thing that Nintendo did was to include a Wii Remote inside the excellent HUGE thick cardboard box. Not only is there an additional remote, (which gave me 3 remotes so I could get my parents involved), but to my surprise the remote came inside its own rubber jacket! There were even 2 batteries, but I use my rechargeables instead. My Mum beat me on the first game we tried in the pairs section (2 player only games), in the match two Mii's mini-game! You don't have to be a gaming genius to be good at this game, as luck also plays an important factor too.Here is my percentage analysis of this game:Gameplay: 89% Mini-games are varied, and involve skill and sometimes just sheer luck, which helps weaker players. Mini-games are wraped in game modes ranging from 1 - 4 players, likethe board game and going places. Mini-games can be played on their own in a variety of play types, like free play (once mini-game is unlocked) or copetitive or high-score.Very polished gameplay, and it has the Nintendo 'magic touch', you can feel the Nintendo quality control that has been applied to every aspect of this game!Graphics: 82% Nothing very fancy, but it doesn't have to be to convey what the game has to offer. The Mii's are very nicely handled in the game, and the action is smooth and colourful.Sound: 80% There are sice sound effects and voice-overs, and the music that is there keeps the action flowing along. Perhaps the weakets element of the game, but satifactory none the less.Fun: 90% Wii Party is all about the fun, and it has it in a large measure. Challenge friends and family in 4 play modes across 80 mini-games from 1 player, (mini-games on their own andsolo mode)or 1-4 players in party mode, or 2 - 4 players in house mode.Overall: 86% If you call yourself a hardcore gamer, and you have a predujice against casual games, leisure games or anything with 'party' in the title, then your obviously not going towant this. You don't know what your missing out on and you will never know unless you try it. On the other hand, if you fancy entertaining some family and friends atthe Christmas party, then you should look no further than Wii Party. It will be the game to end all party games that have come before and after it for the Wii. I have enjoyedwhat I have played so far, and am looking forward to discovering the rest of what Wii Party has to offer. It's not an expensive game, you shoudn't spend more than £30 on it, andby now you may even get a second-hand copy. If you have an inkling for this game, then you should spend your £30 on it, as there aren't any other 3rd party titles like it on theWii, and wont be for some time. Go for it, you wont be dissapointed, if you really want to get a party game for your Wii this year!

13.10.2010

Wii Party is enjoyed by my whole family which is aged from 4 years old right up to 60 years old! There are lots of different games for you to enjoy with your friends and family in four player mode such as:Time Bomb is a mad game where you pretend the Wii Remote is a bomb and you must pass it around without shaking it whilst holding a button down then the next person grabs the Wii Remote whilst holding a different button. You have to be fairly fast as the time goes down faster and faster.Word Bomb is very similar to Time Bomb but this time each player has up to 10 seconds to say a word from a given category such as drinks. If you don't say a relevant word and press the A Button in time,

9.1.2011

My nine year old daughter asked for this game for Christmas and we couldn't decide whether to buy it with the wii controller, or without. (We have 2 wii controllers at present). We decided it was better value to buy it with the wii controller, as controllers are quite expensive to buy on their own.We particularly like the board game, because you get to do loads of mini games in between, where as with some of the other games, there aren't as many mini games.The only annoying thing about the board game is that you have to have 4 players, so if you have 3 controllers, only 3 can play and you have to have a computer player playing, and if it is winning, it's a bit frustrating.

12.10.2010

I'd been looking forward to this game coming out since it was announced a few months back, and I can confirm that it did not disappoint.It takes the concept first seen in the Mario Party franchise, but develops it even further, and takes out all of the frustrating elements. The board game mode (island) moves very quickly, even if there are two players there isn't a long wait for the CPU players to take their go, and all of the mini games are quite engaging.The others modes available are also great fun, such as bingo, and the balancing boat (myself and my housemate were in fits of laughter at this, notably how bad we were at cooperating!). It's also useful that before you choose a mode,

5.11.2010

I'm not a great games player and use my wii for wii fit +. However, during school holiday time, we have our 6yr old Grandson to stay and he has introduced us to wii games. We have wii sport and wii resort and enjoy playing the sports games with him and will play sonic & mario games with him if we have to. With recent tv advertising of wii party I thought this would be a useful addition to help pass away half term. What a blessing it turned out to be! We happily spent several hours each day going through the various games and minigames on wii party. There were enough games to keep everyone happy and they are good family fun. I'm already planning some wii party nights here for friends,

18.6.2011

This is a really cracking Wii game that is virtually guaranteed to provide hours of fun for all the family whatever age, whatever physical size or shape, sporty or not sporty.There are lots of different games and types of challenges. My girls aged 3 & 5 both have fun whether they win or lose.The games are many and varied. Some require speed - the Beach flag grabbing game. Some require finesse - the Horse racing game. Some require lightning reactions - the UFO photo game. None of them require a degree in game theory - just a happy attitude and a dollop of competitive spirit.We also have Disney Sing It, Brain Academy, and Wii Fit+. This game is a must buy and it compliments the other games we have.

3.5.2011

We bought this for Christmas, firstly because of the Tv ads and secondly to receive an extra controller. Now four of our family can play at the same time. We have a large amount of Wii and Playstation games, but this one by far has created the most noise. Both the children and adults, especially the young adults (between 15-20) have enjoyed many an evening trying to outplay each other at, darts/jenga/throwing hoops on sticks ect. It is a great source of entertainment, even for our youngest, who is only five years old. So I highly recommend this game if you are looking for something that the whole family can play, or even a group of friends after a few drinks.

28.11.2013

Wii PartyWhat's in the BoxWii Party Game X1White Wii Remote X1White Wii Remote Wrist Strap X1Wii Silicone Jacket X1Sets of Instructions X1Set of Batteries X1Wii Party is a Collection of Lots and Lots of MiniGames Including GameBoard Island, Bingo, Mii of a Kind,Balance Boat and lots more with different modes FreePlay and Challenge.This is definitely a Great Party Game for the whole family with Unlockable Games and many Levels this is surely one of my Favourites it also comes with a White Wii Remote and 1 Set of Batteries. So you don't have to argue over 1 Wii Remote plus many more can be added.

16.10.2010

I bought this game after seeing the ads on TV mainly for the kids but i havent been able to get my husband of it yet,its brilliant and such a laugh,before you know it you've been on it late into the night because there's so many games. Both my children have been able to play it fine and there 6 and 10 yrs old so its great for all ages, shop about for a good price because it is out there cheaper we got it from a internet games website (sorry Amazon) for £29.99, i think you can only get it with the controller though which was fine for us as we needed another one but not so good if you dont need it.

9.1.2011

I bought this game as an present for my wife at Xmas. When she opened it on Xmas day the family ( all ages ) started to play with it and we had a Great day!! It was so much fun and we had such a laugh.It was so much better than watching repeats on the telly.On Boxing day my daughter asked my wife to take the game to her house and we had a repeat performance. An excellent product and great fun for all the family. Oh and by the way my wife was delighted I had bought her it as a gift. She did get other presents too!!!

26.1.2014

Although expensive, bought this for my daughter for Christmas. The wii remote worked fine and the game has now become the most played. Find the Island board game a bit tear drawing because it is half luck, half skill but the mini games are great. Only problem is we couldn't find the english instuctions and we had to translate the German ones to understand. I would definitely recommend this although every time you use a 'mii' again it seems to have to add it to the list again.

9.2.2013

My kids liked this game a lot. My eight year old enjoyed it more than the teenagers. There are variety of mini games. There are also house party games (similar to hide and seek and pass the parcel with remotes)These were popular when kids came over to play with my children. Playing with their mini Mii characters gives them more personal experience. The whole family can play and it doesn't require complicated skills. There's no violence, just loads of fun.

25.9.2012

I bought this game about 1 year ago and have to say that my gf and I are still playing it today. We enjoy the mini-games and even the larger games where the mini-games are part of e.g. Mii of a kind..etc..I would really recommend this game, especially if you have at least 2 players (humans of course). With 4 people it is even more fun. However, do not expect the mini-games to be highly sophisticated games!Enjoy and let's get the party started!

8.6.2011

a great pack with an extra remote included. u do need at least 2 remotes to enjoy this party game on wii. on one of the selections the intorducer talks in a possible foreign/weird voice but the writing is in english so not really sure if it is foreign . great little games which last from 5 mins to about an hour depending on which sort of party game u play , not for one player , need to have at least 2 people playing each game

10.11.2010

Brilliant game for all the family. spent hours playing a mixture of board game and mini games all in one. One minute you are horse racing and the next jumping over logs. The hide the remote game went down really well with the kids and had them screamming with laughter whilst trying to remember names whilst passing the remote to one another before the bomb goes off. A great game with the bonus of the extra remote. Great value

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