Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party

 Wii
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
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  1. JPK
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    It Sure Is A TV Party!
    Still Not As Good As The First One, But Better Than The Second.
  2. Amandamay3711
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this game, The one thing that doesn't make the Rabbids weird is the groove on and shake it TV songs! They even sang Amy's "You Know I'm No Good"! Perfect choice Rabbids! I'm Impressed!
  3. LeonidasRex
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    Silly game developers, rabbids are for kids! Rabbids are about potty jokes and simple physical humor. This game repeats the mini-games from other rabbid titles, wrapped in a framing device of watching TV all day. But the kids young enough to enjoy the humor barely understand what broadcast TV was, and certainly won't get all the adult in-jokes.

    For example, a frequent mini-game involves a    Silly game developers, rabbids are for kids! Rabbids are about potty jokes and simple physical humor. This game repeats the mini-games from other rabbid titles, wrapped in a framing device of watching TV all day. But the kids young enough to enjoy the humor barely understand what broadcast TV was, and certainly won't get all the adult in-jokes.

    For example, a frequent mini-game involves a movie studio where they're filming an old late-night movie, such as Night of the Living Dead, or Red Planet. (I'm 41, and those movies were way before my time.) While they're filming the movie, actors from other movies wander through the set and spoil the shot. Your job is to shoot the invading actors and prevent the movie from being ruined. It's all very clever in an abstract intellectual way, but it's a terrible mismatch with the simple physical humor of the Rabbids.

    My son is 10, and he loved all the other Rabbid games. I'm 41, and many of the jokes left me scratching my head. We turned it off after an hour.

    If you're over 50 and still have the sense of humor of a grade-schooler, then you might enjoy this. Otherwise stay away. The humor is too lowbrow for most adults, and the jokes are too archaic for kids. It's sad because somebody obviously put a lot of work into this. But the concept is self-contradictory.

    And don't be fooled by the positive user reviews. They reek of spam.    … Expand
  4. LisaG
    Dec 30, 2008
    9
    This game was very entertaining to watch as it was to play. You could lose some serious poundage from the dancing portion!
  5. ShaheemE
    Jan 1, 2009
    8
    Probably the best of the series so far. Majority of the 50 mini games are good, with few duds. The dancing and music games are super, with top tracks. Makes good use of the balance board. Lots of party fun to be had here, but the rabbids are not as funny as they were in the RRR I&II.
  6. AlejandroD
    Dec 7, 2008
    9
    This game is one of the best entertainment for the family and friends
  7. TomP
    Nov 28, 2008
    8
    It is a very fun game and should be recommended for many family and friends.
  8. AnthonyO
    Dec 22, 2008
    9
    Great game for anyone who does not already own the other Raving Rabbids games. There are plenty of folks who did not jump in on the Wii in the first 12 months, so when you think about it, any of these critics who act like the entire audience lives and breathes videogames 24/7 is retarded and off-base. As a party game, TV Party rocks. Not a solo game, but when you have 2 or more people, Great game for anyone who does not already own the other Raving Rabbids games. There are plenty of folks who did not jump in on the Wii in the first 12 months, so when you think about it, any of these critics who act like the entire audience lives and breathes videogames 24/7 is retarded and off-base. As a party game, TV Party rocks. Not a solo game, but when you have 2 or more people, the competitive elements in the game make for real social fun. Raving Rabbids TV Party is the kind of game that has put the Wii on top of the pile because it makes it fun not only for the players themselves, but injects social interactions back into games, which the Playstation and Xbox approaches had been so great at taking out of our living rooms and putting online.… Expand
  9. JenP
    Jan 23, 2009
    10
    This is possibly my favorite wii game EVER! It's fun, it's active, and it's hilarious! the creators are absolutely genius...it's the best game evaaaaaaaa!
  10. mariotoadrabbit
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rayman Raving Rabbids franchise returns with funnier, better and over the top parody of mani games based on television in life. With parody mani games such as Star Wars, Godzilla, jackass, and others. However I complain about some dancing mini games are becoming harder learning bad moves and stuff to learn. I do love some music band mini games each with real songs from ladies night to open book. My favorite mini games is that there are shooting mini games that takes place in real life movies, feeling like I was in the movie. That's all the explanation I say about this games.… Expand
  11. ulric
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    LeonidasRex, this game is good not bad
    its like start the party for the ps3 move or kinect adventures for the xbox 360 kinect
    rabidds is a TV show on nick
    a stupid game can be fun you know
    this game is stupidly fun
    so dont belive in LeonidasRex belive in nintendo gamer
  12. Untitled94
    Aug 6, 2017
    7
    This one is pretty fun, though I can't decide if this is better than the first two or not. It's a bit messy at times, but it does have a lot of fun moments too.
  13. MegaDrive2000
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is a minigame collection featuring 50 minigames. There is alot more better minigames compared to it's disappointing sequel but I still think that Rabbids 1 had a better line up than this game in my opinion. A lot of minigames are themed on hilarious spoofs of movies and tv shows like Godzilla, Pimp my ride, WWE, and many more with minigames are categorizedRayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is a minigame collection featuring 50 minigames. There is alot more better minigames compared to it's disappointing sequel but I still think that Rabbids 1 had a better line up than this game in my opinion. A lot of minigames are themed on hilarious spoofs of movies and tv shows like Godzilla, Pimp my ride, WWE, and many more with minigames are categorized in channels like the X Trm TV which has many minigames on extreme sports, Groove On is based on a rhythm game sort of like Guitar Hero that features songs like Kool and the Gang's Ladies Night and Queen's Another one bites the dust, Raving Channel which features minigames based on talk shows, cooking and late night sitcoms. and Cult Movies has minigames based on movie parodies like Star Wars. These minigames are pretty accessible to many age groups without being too simple unlike Rabbids 2 and have a sort of arcade mentality where the minigames are easy to learn but takes a bit to master. But my biggest gripe about these minigames is that this game lacks variety, all channels have 3 to 5 minigames of the same game play style in a single channel like Monster Tractors has 3 tracks and Mega Balls has 4 different levels, it doesn't take away the fun too much though. Rabbids TV Party is also a better game for a party in general, Rabbids 1's multiplayer was just there, Rabbids 2's multiplayer felt more fun than the first game but Rabbids TV Party adds a whopping 8 players to share with 4 Wii motes and nunchucks and new Party Mode where players compete with the most points with a set amount of rules like how many minigames you want to play in a single session or how long you want the fun to last, on top of that, you have scoring options for this mode too, which has normal (player in first gets points), raving (everyone gets points except second place), and yard sale (everyone gets points). Though the visuals need some work, they look slightly above average but they have a very colorful, cartoon art style but the animations do look good and so does the modeling but the environments don't look impressive, nor does the lighting the but at least it looks passable for a Wii game. The controls work and are used in creative ways like using the Wii mote and Nunckuck like an inter-tube and using a Wii mote like a propeller and flying into the sky on a vacuum and they do work but they are a might janky at times, such as trying to do some dance moves in the Skake it TV minigames where some moves feel like they don't work or feel inconsistent and trying to draw some angles with the Wii mote in the minigames Rabbidass and Star Worse don't register sometimes even when I draw an angle correctly, though these problems don't happen too often but when they do it kind of bothers me. The lasting appeal is strong here but not super, there is a Solo Mode where you take over Rayman's TV that lasts for an average of 2 hours but longer if your trying to 100% by getting the top scores and gifts hidden in some minigames that have accessories to use in the Pimp my Rabbid minigame and there's also a great multiplayer mode to boot with up to 7 friends and play as many minigames as you wish. There is a World Contest mode where you can submit a Rabbid for a weekly theme in the Pimp my Rabbid minigame and you can vote on other's Rabbids to see who could win the week but this mode doesn't work after May of 2014 since Nintendo pulled the plug on the Wii and DS' online servers so some content isn't working anymore. To simplify it, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is a better sequel than Rabbids 2 and maybe a better game than Rabbids 1 with some good minigames that will entertain you when your either by yourself or with some friends and the best multiplayer mode in the entire series. The visuals are kind of above average but they get the job done and aren't super ugly per say. The controls are fine and they work but sometimes don't function at points. The lasting appeal is there but there isn't too much note worthy other than the Solo Mode and Party Mode. Game play: 9/10 Graphics: 6/10 Controls: 8/10 Lasting Appeal: 7/10 Overall:8/10… Expand
  14. GameDudeGuy
    Jan 25, 2021
    5
    rayman really shouldnt be here this game barley even use him its really really bad
  15. monkeyjumbo
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    Lol I actually really like this game. Cry about it Rayman Fans. It's not incredible but it's a fun party game with a parody here and there.
  16. ND-Bringer
    Dec 8, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reviewing these games is like joining a cult, you have to give into the madness to enjoy yourself. While I may have a soft spot for this series, playing the Wii games in my childhood...I'm no diehard fan of these mutant clowns. The third party game installment and final Rayman crossover takes place in the TV realm. While trying to evade some angry Rabbids(You've fought nightmare monsters and robot pirates, why don't make their dreams come true and send them to the moon?) they get struck by lightning and are now trapped in Rayman's TV! And honestly, it makes a pretty dull adventure despite the idea sounding pretty good on paper. Rabbids are creatures that leave zany chaos where ever they go, so the thought of them being able to manipulate television sounds like a hilarious adventure! But no matter where I looked, I see wasted potential. Frankly, this game isn't as bad as Travel in Time, but it's also not as enjoyable as Rabbids 2. It's some where in between frustrating and acceptable, gameplay wise. I think the ideas and the new cartoon art designs are promising, but the overall game feels lacking. You know how Rabbids 2 had some decent customization options, where you customize the design of your Rabbid with various outfits? Well, now that feature is limited to only a single mini game called "Pimp my Rabbid"! And not only is that title disturbing, but all you do is choose clothes that match the listed credentials and see if the crowd hates it or not! I'm sorry, you ask me to make these unfunny bunnies "sexy and tight"...just...no man...no. This is an E10 game! JUST NO MAN...no. This is just weak, Rabbids 2 isn't the world's greatest party game, but it does have some really enjoyable moments. The title screen has this chaotic, but soothing airport background that helps players chill out before heading into the insane mini games. There's a jukebox! An arcade containing all the great shooter games! This title screen is just a bland game setting selection...and nothing else! This feels wrong. You couldn't make some kind of hub area within the TV for the Rabbids? An interactive TV guide? Hell, you could make Rayman's house the hub area! His name is in the damn title! Use it! This time Rayman isn't evil character. And the only thing that makes players stick out this time is the new ability to customize your icon and name...and that's pretty mediocre. Customization is a really great feature in these games, but here...everything is a half asked job. Because even the mini games get old pretty fast. I like playing MegaBalls, where get to control a Rabbid wearing a lottery ball costume, collecting as many orbs as you can, while making careful jumps, and dodging laser traps. There's plenty of time trial vehicle stages. Music games make a return. And what I can only assume is beta tests for the next Just Dance games. The control for these games may not be perfect, but I only found myself struggling in the "Tractor Racing" games. It's a lot easier to control with the Wii wheel. Rabbid developers like to experiment with different control styles to add more variety to the party. Sometime it gets interesting in the line drawing games, but the controls aren't all that responsive, frustrating a lot of younger players. You could throw your A-game into a so-called easy mini game and receive 0 points for your efforts! The game is pretty mean-spirited sometimes, shaming the players who lose during the final scoring session in multiplayer and even during Solo mode the game insults me for not being a no-brainer during the final mini game. While party games don't need a fancy boss fight to complete the experience. A final challenge in the story mode or a unique final level will give the competitive players a nice sense of progression. And sadly, the final mini game this time around is a collection of all the quick time events called Mega Clicker. I was really looking forward to playing some kind a secret hidden challenge. I could awaken some kind of TV monster for the Rabbids to take down! Or use all the crazy stuff from the TV world to break out of the virtual prison before Rayman tosses it in the ocean! But...no. You get to play a lot reused mini games, manly ones have you hold the remote in awkward positions for what feels like eternity, and the game takes no time at all to complete, there's a lot less mini games this time around and some just feel like rejects that didn't make it into the previous titles. But hey, the game has a world competition! For the 20 people still playing this game. Honestly, just play this for the shooter games. You get to take down protesting script writers while the movie is being filmed, it's just good fun. At least this game introduced me to some old hits. I'd like to end this game jamming to that great "Wake Me Up! Before You Go-Go" song. At least that magic will put me in a better mood. It's not the worst party game on the Wii, but I wish more effort went into the ideas. It's a forgettable party.… Expand
  17. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    6
    [RU]
    Что ж, буду краток. Мне очень понравилась стилистика этой части (она действительно оригинальная), но сборник мини-игр желает лучшего.....
  18. RamXT4
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    trash, the game is boring, the minigames are unfunny, rayman dosen't appear

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#27 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
46
#46 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    80
    Easily the best Rabbids have been, making TV Party the minigame compilation to get. Wobbly and very, very silly. What more can we say? [Christmas 2008, p.44]
  2. GamePro
    60
    The series' trademark quirky sense of humor is in full effect, but with monotonous gameplay hampered by unresponsive controls, TV Party never really stands out in a sea of mini-game compilations.
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  3. IGN
    70
    Rabbids TV Party doesn't rewrite the mini-game genre. It's a tried and true third installment in the series that I feel shares more in common with the original than its boring sequel.
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