WarioWare: Smooth Moves

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  • Summary: Wario and his pals learn fun, wacky moves after discovering a strange book and a mystical device called the Form Baton. Familiar characters from the WarioWare universe will return to this installment and some new ones will appear. Players must clear fast-paced sets of microgames, changingWario and his pals learn fun, wacky moves after discovering a strange book and a mystical device called the Form Baton. Familiar characters from the WarioWare universe will return to this installment and some new ones will appear. Players must clear fast-paced sets of microgames, changing the way they hold the Wii Remote each time. As they do, they'll unlock more microgames and souvenirs. The WarioWare team took an idea so wacky, it could only be made with the latest technology ... the Wii Remote. WarioWare is back with a whole new set of moves. When Wario stumbles upon a strange device called a Form Baton, he and his friends use it to learn new moves that are as fun as they are wacky. With hundreds of microgames, this game is just as wild as you'd expect from the name WarioWare, but the game play has been revolutionized. Under Wario's tutelage, and with the help of the Wii Remote, players will swing, spin and squat their way to victory. With about 200 lightning-quick microgames and controls that range from scribbling to flailing, WarioWare: Smooth Moves takes interactive gaming to a whole new level. All players need is a Wii Remote and their best moves to be the champ. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Detroit Free Press
    100
    The party-style game play in "Smooth Moves" is one of the young Wii's better experiences. It offers fun, easy-to-learn things to do that show off what the system does so well and puts your movements in the game.
  2. GameSpy
    90
    I had a great time with Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, and you'll get a lot of value out of the game if you're the type that hosts parties or if you have a group of friends or family already that are enjoying games like "Wii Sports" or "Rayman: Raving Rabbids" together.
  3. eToychest
    88
    From stick figures to rough polygonal approximations of popular franchise titles, Wario Ware dares to impress via sharp and insanely creative (or is that just insane?) art direction rather than traditional horsepower or amped up visuals.
  4. Nintendo Gamer
    83
    Smooth Moves has the best and worst of WarioWare. What can be done with the remote will amaze you, but the games are a bit lightweight and you'll miss the mad multiplayer of old. [Feb 2007, p.50]
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  5. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Bonus mini-games have the most long-term appeal, particularly a sublime version of darts.
  6. 1UP
    80
    It lacks the eye-popping unpredictability of its predecessors. And fumbling to conform to some of the more arcane controller positions can take you right out of the game. Despite these modest shortcomings, though, WarioWare should be a welcome addition to any Wii library.
  7. netjak
    56
    Sadly, like many other previous WarioWare games, Smooth Moves doesn't have much replay value. Even though there are 200 mini games and about 20 different controller positions, there isn't much to do once you've completed the game.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 95
  3. Negative: 20 out of 95
  1. JosephV.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Only a loner in a basement with a pre-determined mindset could possibly call this game a waste of money. It's an absolute blast. Gamers Only a loner in a basement with a pre-determined mindset could possibly call this game a waste of money. It's an absolute blast. Gamers in my home love to get competitive with this game. Non-gamers in my home end up laughing so hard that they hold their sides in pain and wipe tears from their eyes- even those who aren't playing. And I'm talking about social adults, not little children. The game is anything but boring. If you don't like this game, you don't like laughter.… Expand
  2. AnonymousMC
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    I was gonna give it a 9, but naaaaaaaaaaahh, this gets a ten. This is the best, most fun, party game ever made and OH MY GOD I LOVE IT SOI was gonna give it a 9, but naaaaaaaaaaahh, this gets a ten. This is the best, most fun, party game ever made and OH MY GOD I LOVE IT SO MUCH. Having said that its not for everyone. The following are groups of people who will not enjoy it: serious hard core gamers, handicapped people, easily frustrated people, depressed people, stupid people, very very smart people, people without friends, people who hate wii sports and or wii, people who blame games for their own shortcomings, video game haters, lazy people, angry people, and people who only like classic games. No offense to any of those groups..… Expand
  4. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  5. Jory
    Mar 2, 2007
    8
    A good game, although it's understandable why some folks don't see it as such. The game is rather frenetic, being comprised of a A good game, although it's understandable why some folks don't see it as such. The game is rather frenetic, being comprised of a collection of very very very short challenges. There are some that would be more fun to play in an extended format, but aren't available as such. However, once finished with the story mode, the multi-user mode opens up, which is really where the strength of this game is. There are a number of different multi-player modes, mainly utilizing the frenetic micro-games already played, but aimed at more of a "get the most points" or "who's the last one standing" type of situation. You can have up to 12 users, which share a single Wii Remote, so you can see how this, as a party game, really succeeds.… Expand
  6. JonS.
    Jun 10, 2007
    8
    It will get boring after awhile, but its just plain fun, and will guarantee some laughs.
  7. MickT
    Mar 2, 2007
    7
    I liked it while it lasted but that was all of 5 hours and the multiplayer did not add anything to it.
  8. GainsJ.
    Jan 4, 2007
    0
    I find no enjoyment whatsoever in this. It's painful to look at. How can I enjoy a game, regardless of the controls if I can't I find no enjoyment whatsoever in this. It's painful to look at. How can I enjoy a game, regardless of the controls if I can't stand the graphics?… Expand

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#8 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#7 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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