WiiWare World: Family & Friends Party review
An extract from the WiiWare World review of Family & Friends Party:
"The Wii is no stranger to party games or mini-game compilations; in fact, it would be no exaggeration to say that the machine’s success is largely due to the brilliance of multiplayer titles like Wii Sports and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. However, familiarity breeds contempt and Gammick Entertainment’s first offering on WiiWare is sure to draw the ire of gamers as they chalk it off as another mini-game shovelware experience. Upon closer examination though, this "interactive board game" does possess some redeeming qualities, and while it hardly qualifies as a triple-A title, it certainly doesn’t deserve to be branded as shovelware.
To get started, you will use between one to four Wii Remotes depending on the number of people playing. This game can host from one to eight people in local play depending on the play mode chosen. It’s worth mentioning that maximum enjoyment for this game will require four people at a bare minimum. Even though it supports one player, it is not recommended as a solo affair. Furthermore, it’s a shame there is no online functionality as this game would benefit greatly from Wi-Fi play."
