Wii Sports

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 564 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 396 out of 564
  2. Mixed: 154 out of 564
  3. Negative: 14 out of 564
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  1. MrMeme787
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Tennis - 9/10
    Baseball - 8/10
    Bowling - 9/10
    Golf - 10/10
    Boxing - 7/10

    I'm happy to say one of the most talked about games of the 21 century is deserving of such an honor. What a shockingly amazing game!
  2. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game sold over 80 million copies and is the reason the Wii sold over 100 million units and won it's generation. It's the definition of a killer app/excellent launch title, showing everything about the new technology that it can. That, and it's a fun game.
  3. Natanoksi
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    This is the perfect game to play with friends, wven if you dont have friends its still a perfect experience with computers, if you have a wii or wii U and dont oqn this game. YOU MUST BUY IT
  4. Kirbo1777
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    For being a demo of sorts, its fleshed out. The game is amazing. 10/10 would recommend
  5. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Wii Sports is a huge masterpiece! This is the first sports game I played! And I thank Nintendo for creating their best selling game of all time!!

    Tennis, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, and Boxing
  6. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    I have many fond memories of playing with my family and my grandma back in the day. This is a true classic I was glad to grow up on.
  7. Theultimateguy
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    its WII freaking sports what do you think i will give it, look if you dont like WII sports then you are the most insane person of all time, and matt will hunt you down
  8. kylerrat
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    What was originally supposed to be a simple showcase on Nintendo Wii motion capabilities, ended up becoming a well-made game with tons of replay value. Dust off your old Wii and invite your friends over; relive 2006 all over again!
  9. superfrog281
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Wii sports was a big part of my childhood and I remember creating a ton of Miis when I was like 9 while playing both Wii Sports and Wii Sports resort simultaneously. I feel like Wii Sports Resort is superior to the original just because it has more variety of sports, but Wii Sports is still an enjoyable game and could impress your kid too.
  10. Reviewer69420
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    Who dosen't love wii sports aside from people who don't. I think that boxing against matt is too hard but the other games are so good it makes up for it. too much fun for the mortal realms please give to gods. 13/13
  11. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Giving this anything less than a 10 would be a travesty to my past self. While I do think that nostalgia certainly improves my review by a large portion, it was a pretty straight forward game in which you could have fun with friends and family. I don't think it's possible to hate, its classic charm and nostalgia forces me to give this a 10
  12. oopkp
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Overrated af. 5 horrible motion games that are overly simplistic. This game may have been impressive back in 06 when motion controls were new, but it simply isn't fun in today's world. DO NOT buy this game if you are looking for wii classics. Buy games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Metroid Prime 3, Wii Party, etc. Those games are all classics and far moreOverrated af. 5 horrible motion games that are overly simplistic. This game may have been impressive back in 06 when motion controls were new, but it simply isn't fun in today's world. DO NOT buy this game if you are looking for wii classics. Buy games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Metroid Prime 3, Wii Party, etc. Those games are all classics and far more fun than this simplistic piece of garbage. However, it still gets an 8 because it was an important game for its time and introduced many people to one of the greatest consoles of all time.… Expand
  13. LT_Gruber
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    Revolutionary for its time but nothing special anymore today.

    Wii Sports was the launch title of the Wii and, just like other launch titles for new consoles, it was revolutionary and mind blowing. In its core, it just a collection of generic sport games that you play with the Wii remote controller. It worked perfectly however, and playing tennis or bowling felt responsive and fun. It    Revolutionary for its time but nothing special anymore today.

    Wii Sports was the launch title of the Wii and, just like other launch titles for new consoles, it was revolutionary and mind blowing.

    In its core, it just a collection of generic sport games that you play with the Wii remote controller. It worked perfectly however, and playing tennis or bowling felt responsive and fun. It just was a unique experience.

    You can play golf, boxing, baseball, tennis and bowling. Each game requires you to wiggle your Wii mote at a certain speed to increase velocity of your throw or hit and in the boxing matches, you wiggle the Wii mote left and right to make sideway punches.

    The boxing game was my favorite and I still respect how well it works. You character is see-through, making it easy to see and focus on your opponent. The health meters are a little vague and ghost all of the time in your screen, but it works fine overall.

    The graphics are ugly. Even back then, when the Wii was the newest console, the limitations on the console and the “unique” art style of the Nintendo games other than Mario, were immediately visible. The art style itself is cartoonish and jolly, but even then, the facial expressions, the outlines and animations are stiff and look like a tech demo from 2002. The Wii taught me that graphics aren’t anything, but it also taught me that you can drop graphical quality just because your company is called Nintendo, and everyone is fine with it. This reputation was fixed however, with the Nintendo Switch.

    You make a special character called a Mii, which represents yourself throughout all the sports games and can also be used in other Wii games. There are limited customization options and nine times out of ten, the Mii does not look anything like you. This is mainly because of the God awful graphics that the game (and the Wii in general) offers and the facial expressions that are dug up from the pits of Hel and stare directly into your soul.

    One downside of Wii Sports became quickly noticeable back then and to this day. The mechanics are easily exploitable, making the games ridiculously easy and pointless really quick.

    For example, when playing tennis, bounce the ball a few times and let it be tossed back to the right side of the field, just over the net. When giving a good wank on the Wii mote, you instantly fire a unstoppable bullet to the left side of the playing field, scoring every time. The same goes for bowling; a slight tap to the right of the lane and a slight turn to the left, and then throw the ball at full speed, guaranteeing a strike every time. With boxing, just hit left and right and your opponent (or at least a CPU opponent) does not stand a chance.

    The games themselves become repetitive as well. There is no variation in terms of different stages, different modes for a certain sports game or anything. Although still fine, after a few hours you are kind of done with it.

    Like mentioned, Wii Sports is an ancient relic today, but I still cherish the memory of back then, when I first played it. It is one of those games that you can play anytime on a party or with friends with a couple of beers and never bores.

    Definitely recommend this blast from the past.    … Expand
  14. SailorWaddleDee
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME I LOVE THAT I CAN PUNCH AND **** SMACK BALLS IN THE COMFORT OF MY OWN HOMe
  15. Mutty99
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    I mean, it's Wii Sports.

    This was my first launch title ever played, and despite it not being my favourite game, it's still a golden gaming standard and pop culture phenomenon. Must play at least once.
  16. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  17. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    Fantastic motion control game. Tons of enjoyment to be had. Baseball, tennis and boxing are all great. Golf and bowling are okay.
  18. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Golf! Omg haben wir viel gegolft! Und noch Tennis, der Rest war eher Mittel bis Minus. Aber Golf!
  19. notbradyn_YT
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    I haven't met a single person in existence that doesn't like this game. There are people who have played it a lot and don't want to anymore, but when I ask them if they liked it back then, they always say yes. This game is great for everyone, even your grandparents. People are still playing this game at parties. If someone has a Wii, they have this game. The sports are pretty cool, even ifI haven't met a single person in existence that doesn't like this game. There are people who have played it a lot and don't want to anymore, but when I ask them if they liked it back then, they always say yes. This game is great for everyone, even your grandparents. People are still playing this game at parties. If someone has a Wii, they have this game. The sports are pretty cool, even if some of them are broken. Baseball, bowling and golf are sports that don't use too much energy and they're really fun to see how big you can score. I'm the king of boxing. I haven't met a single person who has beaten me in it. Tennis is ok I guess. Sure the graphics aren't anything to write home about but Nintendo didn't focus on that, they focused on fun value and this game knocks it out of the park. This isn't story based but that's pretty obvious. This game is way better with friends if you have any.… Expand
  20. AV-
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    theres something about busta rhymes with the intro music that makes me happy. oh, also the game is really good and is a classic
  21. YoungBirdyRingo
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    It's nothing more than it tries to be. It's a fun, charming package of sports you can play with your own customized Miis.
  22. nintendofan721
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    This is a great introduction to the Wii system! At the time it came out it was free and packaged with the console. There is a collection of five sports being tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Baseball and bowling are my two favourites and the ones I had the most fun with. The only one I’m not a huge fan of is golf due to the controls, they are so sensitive! The graphics of thisThis is a great introduction to the Wii system! At the time it came out it was free and packaged with the console. There is a collection of five sports being tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Baseball and bowling are my two favourites and the ones I had the most fun with. The only one I’m not a huge fan of is golf due to the controls, they are so sensitive! The graphics of this game are fairly simplistic but there is this charm to them that makes it look so good. The controls of this game worked really well for the most part, with a few minor exceptions like golf and sometimes boxing. This was where the concept of motion controls originated, and people bash them too much for no good reason. There’s also the training mode with a bunch of fun little minigames, a few for each sport. And you gotta love Matt for the memes! This game is a timeless classic and for what it is, a tech demo, it’s a really good one!… Expand
  23. Jaystain
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This is a classic, there are better games to make exercises but this game is arguably the most fun, there is a lot of fun to have with other people or by yourself, this is a must have.
  24. anthonybobby
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Ok, Ztride. You have no life at all. This game is fun. Does it look like a tech demo to you?! All of what you said made you an even bigger idiot than now. Loser.
  25. KaiceyRules
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    My review for Wii Sports:
    Pros:
    Good Price
    Amazing Graphics
    Cons:
    The boxing game
    The nunchuck controls
  26. Bruterake
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Um clássico. Já vinha com o console e todo mundo já jogou alguma vez, divertidíssimo.
  27. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Quite possibly the best tech demo of all time! There are only six sports but there is still so much to do! The theme song is so good and super iconic, plus all of the sports work perfectly fine even with standard Wii motion. Although Resort is superior in basically every way, this game is still worth it even today!
  28. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal game. If the controls were more precise then maybe I'd give this a ten.
  29. JuiceofMango
    May 12, 2021
    10
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  30. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    The boxing mode in this game was one of my first video games ever. Still really fun today.
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Shared Wii Game of 2006

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. IGN
    75
    Your non-gamer friends will be dazzled by the immediately intuitive controls and the imported Miis. But the title sacrifices incredible depth and visuals for an immediately accessible experience.
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  2. Kombo
    75
    The bottom line, really, is that Wii Sports, as a multiplayer game, is downright fun. Whether your thing is tennis, baseball, golf, bowling or boxing, you’re bound to be smiling - at least for a few seconds - while playing Wii Sports.
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  3. GameBrink
    72
    For the hardcore there’s not much here that you’ll be playing for more than an hour other than the training mode which gives you a lot of challenges but ultimately falls flat.
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