Wii Sports

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 564 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 396 out of 564
  2. Mixed: 154 out of 564
  3. Negative: 14 out of 564
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  1. SuperLeo
    May 3, 2013
    7
    My favourite sports are tennis and bowling. This is a great game to learn how to use the controllers. It is really cool when you hit a home run or the ball out of the park with cool writing on the screen. Golf is good fun, boxing needs a nunchuck but is really good fun especially when I beat up my Dad (he was really bad if you want to know).
  2. Hadrianus
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    Graphics:Almost great.
    Controls:There's a few mistakes but is good.
    Gameplay:The best sport of this game is golf.And the worst is bowling.The training option is awesome to prepare yourself to a sport.And the Wii Fitness say how you are in the game.
  3. dante_finn
    Nov 20, 2012
    10
    fun entertaining game
  4. MonsieurEames
    Nov 14, 2012
    9
    Wii Sports is very genuine fun. Of course the sports are no where near as fleshed-out as they are in real life, but it is neat to be able to play as the "Mii" characters you have created.
  5. gregthreet
    Oct 31, 2012
    5
    If you want a game that everyone in your family will know how to play to waste some time at Christmas, I would 100% recommend this game. To anyone who wants a simple party game for some fun, could do better but its still fun. Anyone who wants a proper sports game, don't use this. And anyone who wants a fun one player game, try balancing a potato on your head for hour. It's just as good.
  6. thejonez
    Jul 16, 2012
    6
    Wii Sports is clearly a technology demonstration of what the Nintendo Wii had to offer. It came free with the Nintendo Wii so they obviously wanted to state something. Looking on the positive side, it is an excellent choice for a party game and should be played with more than one person. It could easily be a replacement for a board game on game night with your family. Basically, it was funWii Sports is clearly a technology demonstration of what the Nintendo Wii had to offer. It came free with the Nintendo Wii so they obviously wanted to state something. Looking on the positive side, it is an excellent choice for a party game and should be played with more than one person. It could easily be a replacement for a board game on game night with your family. Basically, it was fun with friends while it lasted. Now, we look at the negative side. The biggest problem is the fact that you are made fully aware you are playing a video game, as opposed to an actual sport. For example, in tennis, you frequently miss balls that got past you because the computer didn't move you fast enough across the court. My sister and I found a what we call "cheat spot" in tennis where when you get served on the right side of the court, if you aim for the far left side the other player cannot reach the ball in time. What a flaw! Couldn't they just let you be able to override your character's movement with the D-pad? Furthermore, every game is based solely on timing and placement and not on any type of physics. It feels broken and unresponsive. The best sports being tennis, bowling, and baseball (in that order); and the worst being golf and boxing (in that order). The best of sports are that way because they at least feel slightly more real than the worst of sports. Also, playing for a while can make your hands sweat. Sweaty hands equal slippage of the Wii remote. That can obviously equal broken plasmas (trust me, just Google "wii remote tv damage"). This happens often in tennis and baseball. I was lucky I missed my flat screen and created a crater in the wall to the side of it, instead. It is not totally the game's fault, I am just warning you. Although, there was always the option of wearing the handcuff of the awkward wriststrap they give you. Overall, great multiplayer party game, but horrible single player because of unrealistic, repetitive gameplay and controls that respond whenever; but, hey, it was free. So, I paid what it was worth.… Expand
  7. tvnewsguy
    May 12, 2012
    7
    It's the best-selling home console video game of all time, but of course this is entirely because it came packed in with the best-selling console of its generation. Wii Sports is loads of fun with friends, especially non-gamers; it's not so great when playing alone. As with most Wii games, online play is not offered; this would have made a huge difference. Makes a good party / familyIt's the best-selling home console video game of all time, but of course this is entirely because it came packed in with the best-selling console of its generation. Wii Sports is loads of fun with friends, especially non-gamers; it's not so great when playing alone. As with most Wii games, online play is not offered; this would have made a huge difference. Makes a good party / family game for all ages.… Expand
  8. Ztride
    Jan 21, 2012
    3
    Except for that it is free, there isn't really anything great about this game. Its a tech demo, because there isn't really that fun, nor is there much content. The controls are awkward,slow and imprecise and none of the minigames emphasizes on skill at all (the controls aren't exact enough for skill to play a role anyhow). Overall, this is a real dumb game.
  9. Nero97
    Jan 9, 2012
    7
    Nice to begin with the Wii. It's easy to play and fun, but after some time you might just fet other multiplayer game. Wii Sports becomes boring after some days. For the first days: awesome. after some weeks: boring.
  10. Zero2k
    Dec 25, 2011
    8
    Very enjoyable game included with the Wii purchase. Play the computer or a friend and you will soon find yourself feeling like you are right there within the game playing Tennis, hitting a Baseball, punching your opponent in Boxing and Bowling for that elusive 300.
  11. Jboy2468
    Nov 25, 2011
    8
    This game has a lot of fun in it, which might last a while. The game not only has the 5 sports in it, but it also has training mini-games, like hitting targets and landing golf balls on bull's eyes. The only complaint I have about this game is the baseball portion. The baseball wasn't really that fun, and the mini games weren't either. The 8 I gave this is because each game is worth 2This game has a lot of fun in it, which might last a while. The game not only has the 5 sports in it, but it also has training mini-games, like hitting targets and landing golf balls on bull's eyes. The only complaint I have about this game is the baseball portion. The baseball wasn't really that fun, and the mini games weren't either. The 8 I gave this is because each game is worth 2 points, and I'm not giving baseball any.… Expand
  12. MahiMahiMZ
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    Well its a good game for beginners. Although it gets boring very quick since its all just mini games. They are all very repetitive and they get frustrating sometimes when you reach harder points. The multiplayer isn't much more fun either. The graphics sometimes just get on my nerves in general. The control scheme was kind of stupid at some points and annoying to repeatedly do as well. AllWell its a good game for beginners. Although it gets boring very quick since its all just mini games. They are all very repetitive and they get frustrating sometimes when you reach harder points. The multiplayer isn't much more fun either. The graphics sometimes just get on my nerves in general. The control scheme was kind of stupid at some points and annoying to repeatedly do as well. All the wrist action will make you feel like you have exercised a lot when really you just have been moving around your wrist getting tired. In general the game is presented a bit lame as well and even more lame when your grandparents take interest to the game. But for people who are new to the wii, this will be a fun little experience.… Expand
  13. Yoshipie
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game to be included in most starter packs in Wii. However, now being 2011, we should expect better games. This was an innovated game in 2006, when the Wii was first released.
  14. Exogenesis
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    It's hard to review a free game. If you had to pay for Wii Sport it would be about a 6, but you will be surprised just how addicted you can get to Wii Sport
  15. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    "Wii Sports" is decent at it's best. All of the sports might help you to understand basic knowledge of sports such as tennis or basketball, but that's how far this game can take you.
  16. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    There are 5 sports: Bowling, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, and Golf. All of them are pretty fun but the sport that was the best was the bowling. It is the best game to be bundled with a game console at launch.
  17. Watermelon789
    Aug 22, 2011
    7
    A family based game, or party game since is free it will be played a ton of time when you get a visit, goof around with your friends, and simply yourself alone hidden in your room. So nothing more i can say because it's free. So do whatever you please with it.
  18. TiagoMoreno
    Aug 12, 2011
    7
    Good because:
    + Free
    + Innovative, at least for the time it was released - no one can deny that!
    + Fun
    + Good multiplayer value

    Bad stuff:
    > Cheap graphics, especially the mii characters during boxing
    > Gets too repetitive after a while, especially bowling
  19. ArkonBlade
    Mar 22, 2011
    7
    pretty much looking at this as a free game and a game that is made to showcase the wiimote it does a fairly good job . you get 5 games on it . bowling, tennis , golf , baseball , and boxing . now the bowling and golf are pretty solid and work well with the wiimote . the tennis and boxing are a joke and the baseball game is ok although its only 3 innings and not 9 with no option to set itpretty much looking at this as a free game and a game that is made to showcase the wiimote it does a fairly good job . you get 5 games on it . bowling, tennis , golf , baseball , and boxing . now the bowling and golf are pretty solid and work well with the wiimote . the tennis and boxing are a joke and the baseball game is ok although its only 3 innings and not 9 with no option to set it the way you would like too and no control on any thing but the pitching and hitting . if you are mainly a solo gamer this will not provide you with to much fun as playing this by yourself gets old fast but playing with a group of people makes it much more entertaining . its a good party game and does a ok job of showing off what the wiimote can do.… Expand
  20. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 13, 2011
    9
    Don't let the fact that this game comes with the Wii fool you it's one of it's best games, the graphics are great, the controls are great, and the sound is ok, and the controls are great, my only complaints are the sound and that it doesn't have that many games, but the amount of times you'll want to replay it easily makes up for it, it's a highly enjoyable experience for gamers of all ages.
  21. Bathmat
    Feb 1, 2011
    8
    Wii Sports did an excellent job at showing what the Wii could do. They've obviously payed attention to the games themselves, which is the right idea to do, with the "Quality over Quantity" thing. The visuals aren't that great, and some more titles would've been nice, but as a launch title, it does a mighty fine job.
  22. oddozz62
    Sep 6, 2010
    5
    A good game to come with the wii, fun for about an hour or two then starts to get a bit boring just playing the same 5 games one after the other, making you play another game on the wii, its an entertainer but can get repetitive, the golf handling is all over the place making it the worst game on wii sports however the bowling for me is the best out of the lot closely followed by tennis.A good game to come with the wii, fun for about an hour or two then starts to get a bit boring just playing the same 5 games one after the other, making you play another game on the wii, its an entertainer but can get repetitive, the golf handling is all over the place making it the worst game on wii sports however the bowling for me is the best out of the lot closely followed by tennis. Finally the boxing game gets you too sweaty after one game. It may sound harsh but im giving it a very average 5.… Expand
  23. Review9
    Aug 23, 2010
    10
    I love this game and the best part is that it came with the wii. Wii sports is by far one of the most succsesful games for the wii because other systems continue to copy it. The sequel was not as good as the first one and for some reason they fudged up golfing. Great game! I give it 8.5
  24. davidcraig
    Aug 14, 2010
    6
    Considering this game is free with the wii, i think it's a generous offering. The Baseball isn't great, nor is the boxing, and compared to Wii Sports Resort, it's a bit lame, but its good as a starter into the world of wii!!!!
  25. TitaniumDragon
    May 19, 2009
    9
    The only Wii game to use the wiimote properly, this game is fun, if a bit limited. Really, there are five games on it - boxing, tennis, baseball, bowling, and golf - but only two of them (bowling and golf) are not against the computer (so to speak). Boxing, tennis, and baseball are all enjoyable in the short term, but they really pale after playing them for a while - you're playingThe only Wii game to use the wiimote properly, this game is fun, if a bit limited. Really, there are five games on it - boxing, tennis, baseball, bowling, and golf - but only two of them (bowling and golf) are not against the computer (so to speak). Boxing, tennis, and baseball are all enjoyable in the short term, but they really pale after playing them for a while - you're playing against AI, and they just aren't all that fun of games. Boxing would be fun if it was more Punch Out!!!, but it isn't.

    That leaves bowling and golf. Bowling is enjoyable, but repetitive; it gets boring after a while. Thus Golf is the real reason for this game, and it is really fun. There are only nine holes (sadly), but they're enjoyable and its a great game to play with some friends. Despite saying it is one player, it is up to four players, just not simultaneously (obviously). If they released a game which was JUST golf, but had, say, 72 holes on it, I'd buy it, and it'd be worth every penny. Wii Golf is fun, and the saving grace of this title.    … Expand
  26. RalphH
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    This is the only Wii game that really uses the capabilities of the controller to the max. You can put spin on shots in tennis, affect the speed, direction, and spin of bowling shots, crank home runs in baseball, and throw various punches in boxing, all with amazing accuracy. The Wii's success is because of this game. It is simple and fun, but still recreates the true physics of This is the only Wii game that really uses the capabilities of the controller to the max. You can put spin on shots in tennis, affect the speed, direction, and spin of bowling shots, crank home runs in baseball, and throw various punches in boxing, all with amazing accuracy. The Wii's success is because of this game. It is simple and fun, but still recreates the true physics of playing these sports. No other game I have played for the Wii uses the Wii controller as accurately as Wii sports.… Expand
  27. JohnM
    Dec 29, 2008
    7
    Good game to get used to the wiis control system, the games are fun, especially with a group of people, but the sports are very limited (is bowling actually a sport??). Overall a decent package that every wii owner gets for free anyway
  28. RoverT
    Dec 27, 2008
    6
    They do a good job with what appears to be a low budget game. I think it's actually pretty realistic for a sports videogame. I cant say dont buy it because it comes with the Wii, but if you lose it under the couch I dont think its worth more than $15 to buy another.
  29. SqueM.
    Aug 28, 2008
    8
    Wii Sports Review Graphics: 7.5/10 (Simple but appealing) Sound: 7.5/10 (Sound effects and music are okay) Controls Average: 38/50 = 7.6/10 Tennis: 9/10 (Almost though it swings without me swinging it) Baseball: 10/10 (Simple, sweet and to the point) Bowling: 9.5/10 (Awesome but the problem with throwing can throw you off at times) Golf: 6.5/10 (It's hard to hit it at the right Wii Sports Review Graphics: 7.5/10 (Simple but appealing) Sound: 7.5/10 (Sound effects and music are okay) Controls Average: 38/50 = 7.6/10 Tennis: 9/10 (Almost though it swings without me swinging it) Baseball: 10/10 (Simple, sweet and to the point) Bowling: 9.5/10 (Awesome but the problem with throwing can throw you off at times) Golf: 6.5/10 (It's hard to hit it at the right speed) Boxing: 3/10 (Really hard to throw a punch) Gameplay Average: 37/50 = 7.4/10 Tennis: 7/10 (Good though it gets boring after a while) Baseball: 9.5/10 (Awesome though I wish it actually follow the rules of Baseball) Bowling: 8/10 (Fun but gets boring after a while) Golf: 5/10 (Gets boring since this uses the same layouts even when you play a new game) Boxing: 7.5/10 (Though controls suck, it very fun once you get used to it) Lastability: 8/10 (Lots of replay value for a launch game) Overall: B+ (Weird for a launch game that's really this good).… Expand
  30. JackH.
    May 24, 2008
    7
    I must admit, the bowling is fun, but I mean, come on! Only 5 sports? I suppose that's the best you can get with a game that came with the console. Tennis is sort of fun, baseball wears my arms out, golf is alright (I guess), and boxing is a bit short in my opinion. This could have been a great game if only it had some more content.
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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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