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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

SCORE: 70

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was old when I was a kid. But that's okay. There are few Christmas based video games, so Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the Wii fills a gap. In fact I love the concept of this home console game. Take on the role of Rudolph, Santa, the elves, etc and play some fun mini games. What stunned me is there are only four mini games in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the Wii. This is not We Wish You a Merry Christmas, nor is it the Nintendo DS version.

The graphics in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are really neat. The characters animate nicely, and there are hidden things in each of the backgrounds. The Abominable Snowman makes appearances at the end of the mini games. Sometimes he helps with things and other times he is just being friendly. The Christmas look and feel oozes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Some of the graphics felt a little small for the Wii to me.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is very encouraging to players after they play the four mini games. The instructions are easy to follow, and mastery of the mini games comes quickly. I enjoyed the music in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the Wii, and feel it really fits the season. How great is it to review Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during the Christmas season?

Like everyone else here at Family Friendly Gaming I was very excited to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer come in thanks to our friends over at Red Wagon Games. I have to admit I am disappointed with this game due to the sparse amount of replay value, Two players can play the four mini games. I do not understand why the Nintendo DS version has so many more mini games to play, and it completely tells the story. The Wii version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer can be done in ten minutes. Which is a real shame because this game had such promise.

Players bounce ornaments, presents, and toys off their heads into either the tree or Santa's bag in one mini game. This is a lot more difficult than it sounds, and very frustrating. Painting toys and making cookies are a lot easier to play and much more fun. Delivering the gifts from Santa's sleigh round out the mini games in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The first one is the only one that I had trouble with the controls. The others are easy to control. Getting higher scores is nearly impossible on painting toys, and making cookies. Once you do the best that can be done in the time limit, there is no doing better.

The Wii version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer barely even touches on the storyline it is based on. We decorate a tree, paint toys, bake cookies and deliver presents. Yes I am disappointed with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The good news is I talked to our editor in chief, and he confirms the Nintendo DS version is much better. I hope this review helps you in your purchase decisions. I wish this game had so much more in it. Maybe a sequel.
- Sam

Graphics: 79%
Sound: 81%
Replay/Extras: 44%
Gameplay: 73%
Family Friendly Factor: 74%
System: Wii
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Rating: 'E' for Everyone

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