Review: Wii Sports (Wii)

Graphics- 7/10
Sound- 9/10
Gameplay- 10/10
Replay Value- 8.5/10
Overall- 8.5/10

Normally this is the spot I tell if you should buy the game. Well you get the game with the Wii so it doesn't matter. Don't forget about it just because it's an in package game. It's really good and shows what the Wiimote can do nicely.

This was the first game I played on my Wii because I wanted to see what the Wiimote could do, and lets face that is the point of this game. Many people think that this is just a party game but there is a skill level system that is involved in this game. It's so simple but makes you want to improve and play solo. I really don't feel like I have to say the obvious but this is the game to play with all of your friends. I guarantee a good time.

Tennis- One of the better games out of the five. This game is very responsive and not too challenging, which is what I believe Nintendo was trying to achieve. This is a game that is great when played solo but even better when played with someone. The game actually responds to how hard you serve and hit which is a big plus because you can really trick out an opponent.

Baseball- The most responsive game by far. You can test out how responsive the game is before the pitch by doing your best Sheffield impression. However, the downside to this game is the inability to change the number of innings. It's at three by default, which is nice, but there are some times where I want to play the full nine innings.

Bowling- The hardest to master, but is still fun. I was worried how Nintendo would handle this one because admittedly people bowl differently, but it worked out well. There are a few basic motions: pull back and push forward and, of course, timing. Timing is important because you have to time your release of the ball with your Mii, which is done rather easily after a while.

Boxing- The least responsive game easily, sometimes the nunchuck is sometimes registered as the Wiimote and vice versa. However, the game is still incredibly fun and you finally get the chance to beat up your really annoying friends, assuming you have at least one. This is the game that wears you out the most, so fatties beware.

Golf- The game that you are least likely to play, but very fun. In this case however, fun comes with a challenge. There is a set amount if force you can use and going over can cost you - odds are you will end up out of bounds, which, as any golfer knows, that costs you two strokes. The game is overall good but the problem lies in putting. When you get close to the hole the Wiimote seems to go haywire, and only choose to respond at certain times, which can be very frustrating.

The other thing I forgot to mention is the use of your Mii's which adds a new element to the game and increases it's longevity. Overall this game should not be forgotten for Twilight Princess, because it is definitely well worth some time and even more worth when you have some friends over to play it with you...you do have friends right?

Pros: Baseball, Bowling, Tennis, great party game.
Cons: Putting, Boxing is unresponsive.

Review: Dan