Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

"Wii owners are probably going to be burned out on minigame collections way before WarioWare: Smooth Moves arrives, which makes Monkey Ball a nice compromise. It's hardly revolutionary, but it makes smart use of the Wii hardware as it straddles the divide between hardcore and casual gamers. Come for the intricate and frequently difficult single-player mode; stay for the entertainingly goofy minigames guaranteed to hook your most obstinate nongaming loved ones."

"Super Monkey Ball is one of, if not the best value for money games for the Wii launch. It's fun with friends, has lots of games to choose from and has a strong enough single player component to take a break from the party style."

"Sega managed to improve upon a formula that has worked for five years by implementing new controls to take advantage of the Wii's remote. Moving the Wiimote to turn and speed forward feels so natural, it really puts analog controls to shame."

"The game is solid in terms of content, and it has plenty to offer that will keep those looking for a heavy challenge and perhaps some isolated multiplayer action busy throughout the launch window and the rest of the holiday season. It looks to be one of the more substantial launch titles for Nintendo Wii, so if you’re searching for life beyond Zelda, Banana Blitz should be in your sights."

"Banana Blitz stands as one of the first, best proofs of what the Wii is capable of."