Reception
It received mixed to positive reviews from critics. EGM awarded the game a 6.2, stating that the new Wii Remote-based control scheme made the game excessively difficult but enjoyed the large number of games even if a few were not fun, whereas IGN said the controls simply had a relatively steep learning curve, and once the player is used to them, are superior to control using an analog stick. GameSpot also praised the controls but criticized the single player game for its brevity. All three found the new cel-shaded visuals a little simplistic, although noting that it was well-suited to the tone of the game. Noteworthy, too, is the comment made by GameSpot that Banana Blitz was one of the "best in the series". Hyper's Kosta Andreadis commends the game for its "standout party games, great use of Wii-mote for main game and its multiplayer mode". However, he criticises it saying, "boss battles can get tedious certain party games are atrocious". Consumers have rated one particular level from World 10, number 5, to be exceptionally hard. Renowned YouTube gamer "Overhazard" writes, "This level is beyond hard. It became a stopping point for many people."
Ratings:
- 8.5 by Nintendo Power
- 8.4 by IGN
- 8.3 by GameSpot
- 7.2 out of 10 by GameTrailers
- 4 out of 5 by GameSpy
- 4 out of 5 by GamesRadar
- 8.0 by Digital Entertainment News
- B by Underground Online
- 6.75 out of 10 by Game Informer
- 2.75 out of 5 by GamePro
- 5.5 out of 10 by Nintendo World Report
- 6.2 average by EGM
- 81% by Official Nintendo Magazine
- 84% by NGamer
- 74 out of 100 by Metacritic
- 73% by GameRankings
The game also achieved a high fanbase, ranking as one of the top best sellers for the Nintendo Wii and selling over 300,000 units in the United States region.
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