WarioWare Smooth Moves was considered to be the ultimate party game for the Wii, and many reviewers agree, although some point out that it’s too short and provides little challenge for the avid gamer. GameSpot goes as far as making it their highest rated Wii game, ahead of titles such as Zelda: Twilight Princess.

GameSpot (91/100) “With the Wii just getting established, a game that shows off the range of motions you can accomplish with the Wii Remote is a perfect companion. But it’s more than just a demonstration of the Wii’s technology; it’s also a terrifically charming, funny, and nefariously addictive game that you can play alone. But it gets even better when you have a crowd on hand to witness the weirdness with you.”

IGN (82/100) “Smooth Moves is as much about the experience as it is about the game, though in the midst of a fun-loving atmosphere it still manages to give hardcore gamers a challenge, loyal Nintendo fans a dose of nostalgia, and newcomers a chance to see what it is Nintendo is all about this generation”

1UP (80/100) “Smooth Moves is hardly the only game of its kind on Nintendo’s infant console. 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.”

Eurogamer (70/100) “There’s no question that Smooth Moves is a wonderful addition to the Wii at a time of the year when hardly anything else is being released, but we can’t deny that we were expecting much more from Nintendo. The way the game utilises the controller is beautiful and – as ever – the humour superb, yet it’s a game short on long-term appeal because it never really dares to test players.”