Facebreaker K.O. Party gets a 7.0 from IGN

[SaviorX]

http://wii.ign.com/articles/931/931254p1.html

Closing Comments
FaceBreaker K.O. Party is a pretty entertaining Wii game, if not for the fact that it's just too basic for hardcore gamers to really get into. Oftentimes we hear readers wondering about the score comparisons between Wii and 360 or PS3 games, and while it's often a real "apples to oranges" philosophy, the fact that K.O. Party is so similar to the other next-gen offerings on 360 and PS3 really helps FaceBreaker's case. This design was meant for Wii - it's fast, simple, has just a bit of depth so hardcore gamers can have some fun with it, but is ultimately a title anyone can pick up and swing away with - so while the hardest of the hardcore fans on the other systems may not want to touch it in favor of the more realistic, strategic Fight Night: Round 3, FaceBreaker is a pretty solid Wii title despite it's flaws. Wii is all about grabbing a group of family or friends and having a blast, and while FaceBreaker has enough cheap AI tactics and random "strategy vs. waggle-fest" face-offs that don't always favor the smarter player, it is good fun when trying to live up to its "K.O. Party" name spin-off. It's a slick looking game, can be great for any type of gamer against each other, but won't ever push into that upper-tier of must-have, must-play titles on Wii. If it's about being a party game, FaceBreaker succeeds, but is shallow in a "mindless fun" kind of way. If it's about making a competitive, in-depth boxing/fighting game that truly catches the "gamer" crowd, it'll take more balance next time around.

IGN Ratings for FaceBreaker K.O. Party (Wii)

Rating	Description
out of 10	click here for ratings guide
8.5	Presentation One of the game's higher points. FaceBreaker is high on style, from the opening IR interface, the in-game models and movements, the VO, music, and arena designs.
8.0	Graphics The models look sharp and polished, there's a lot of effects animation, reflection, and lighting effects. Models deform as the fights go on as well. Nice.
7.5	Sound Some impressive music is mixed with appropriate boxing/fighting sound effects. The voice acting is "love it or hate it", but grew on us over time.
6.0	Gameplay Not bad for a mindless party game, but it comes up way short in the balance department. Button mashing is the norm, super punches are overpowered, and fast speed makes counters tough.
7.0	Lasting Appeal You get a few local multiplayer modes, a short arcade offering, but no online. Added light gun "get up" mini-game is interesting, but obviously a rushed throw-in. Basic, but fun in bursts.
7.0 Decent	OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average)

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I know this got a much better rating than the PS360 versions. Maybe the review was a little more lenient on this one (it does have "Party" in the title.)