by Ben Silverman
If you have a Wii and any sort of social life, Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party should be somewhere near the top of your holiday wish list. Here are five reasons why.
The revolution will be televised.
After a freak lightning storm, those kooky rabbids have been blasted into Rayman's TV. Over the course of one week, you're challenged to help the pesky bunnies drive poor Rayman bananas by turning his precious channel surfing into a non-stop parade of mini-game madness. Sound crazy? It should!
Butt seriously...
Got a Wii Balance Board? Hope so, because multiple mini-games in Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party use Nintendo's clever peripheral. Surf through space and sled down a mountain by plopping your backside on the board and shifting your weight to steer. Of course, they're all playable without the board, too...butt what fun is that?
Party time? Excellent.
The original Rayman Raving Rabbids was a huge party game hit on the Wii, and this sequel is no exception. Up to four players can enjoy over 65 mini-games simultaneously, and up to eight can play together by taking turns in both co-operative and competitive modes. Some games even include a 'Sabotage' option to let you mess with your friends during their turn. Trust us -- if you're having people over, you're gonna want some rabbids in your TV.
It's got the moves.
What fun is a Wii party game if it doesn't make your guests awkwardly gyrate? TV Party lets players use the Wii remote and nunchuk in a variety of creative ways. Eight unique gameplay styles will keep your pulse pounding, from sweat-inducing dance numbers to more precise activities like rabbid zombie target practice.
It's a worldwide event.
Thanks to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can submit your high scores in each mini-game to online leaderboards. Plus, TV Party includes a goofy 'Pimp My Rabbid' mode that tasks players with dressing up their insane bunny to match a weekly theme. You can then upload your concoction as definitive proof of your bunny-building prowess.
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Posted: 7 Nov 2008
